She Became Rich After Divorce novel Chapter 273

Chapter 273: Angelic Bitch

Timothy stared at the young woman before him, the same girl with chestnut straight hair, dressed in a white shirt that wrapped her slender and delicate body. Her fair and gentle face betrayed a heartrending expression, her eyes brimming with tears.

But behind this beguiling face lay a wicked heart. Timothy realized he must have been blind to ever think Peyton was a good, kind girl.

Did she want to ruin him and make herself look like a victim to gain Graeme's sympathy and protection?

Timothy felt a surge of anger rising from within. He clenched his fists, kneeling upright, and gave a forlorn look at the girl who had been his secret crush since freshman year.

Then, as if summoning all his courage, he closed his eyes and spoke out, his voice filling the office.

"No, it's not true. I want to report Peyton. It was her, she was jealous of Kate and deliberately chose that hotel. She drugged Kate's drinks."

The whole office fell silent after his words. Each heartbeat and breath could be heard clearly in the room. Graeme's once cold and calm eyes now had a hint of darkness as he glared at Timothy.

Peyton felt as if her heart had stopped, and a cold chill ran from her feet to her head, making her scalp tingle.

She silently cursed Timothy in her heart. This guy claimed to love her. He said he was willing to do anything for her, even die for her.

And now? He exposed her.

In this situation, Peyton didn't lose her composure. She firmly believed that Kate had no evidence, and as long as she could confidently deny Timothy's words, the principal, given Graeme's presence, would likely favor her.

"What's going on? Peyton, is what Timothy said true?"

Drugging someone's drink was a low and dirty tactic. If it turned out this female student had done it, it would be more than a simple expulsion; it would be a legal matter. It would bring even more shame to the school than a scandal like "compensated dating."

Facing the principal's inquiry, Peyton feigned composure and shook her head, pointing her finger at Kate in front of her.

"No, I didn't. That night, I went to the hotel with Kate and had a drink, but I was drunk too. Graeme escorted me back."

Graeme recalled that night, and for a moment, his face displayed a hint of contemplation. Then, under the expectant gaze of the principal, he nodded and spoke in a cold, clear voice.

"Yes, that night Peyton was indeed drunk, and I escorted her back. I can testify to her absence."

However, Graeme soon remembered something. When he had accompanied Peyton to the hotel entrance and was waiting for a driver to pick them up, Kate and Timothy were still upstairs, packing their things.

Peyton had suddenly woken up while drunk and said she needed to use the restroom. She had returned after approximately twenty minutes.

"As for Timothy... I, I don't know what happened, he had pursued me before, but I rejected him. Maybe it was because of that rejection that he joined the club and changed his target."

She spoke in a disjointed, tearful voice. Her words carried two main implications:

First, Kate had initially intended to spike Graeme's drink but ended up accidentally consuming it herself.

Second, Timothy had no relation to Peyton, and he was only pursuing Kate. This made more sense given that he had followed Kate that night with inappropriate intentions.

With the matter seemingly clarified,

Graeme couldn't help but recall Kate's bold and direct gaze from the night of her birthday. The attempt to "take advantage" during their game, which ultimately failed, left him somewhat displeased. Why couldn't a girl be a bit more reserved? He didn't like girls who were too "open." He preferred someone pure, cute, kind, and ambitious, the qualities he looked for in a future partner.

Kate felt utterly disgusted by Peyton's behavior. Yes, it was true that she had bought the alcohol that night. However, it was also Peyton and herself who had decided to buy from that particular place for a discount, given that she was a regular there. But now, Peyton had effortlessly shifted all the blame and suspicion onto her, portraying herself as completely innocent. It was quite a crafty move.

"Peyton, you've truly redefined my understanding of an Angelic bitch."

As the words fell, Graeme, standing nearby, couldn't help but furrow his brow and stared directly at Kate, his voice filled with displeasure.