Magic 127

The person who wrote the post revealed that her cousin, who was working as a trainee nurse at a private hospital in Windmere, had been sexually assaulted and beaten by a rich heir named Woodward and his group of cronies. It had just been less than a month into her internship. 

To prove she wasn’t lying, the poster attached several photos beneath her post. 

They showed her cousin covered in bruises and cuts. The bright young woman had been beaten viciously by a pack of lawless rich kids. 

Valerie had been in the middle of reading the post when it suddenly disappeared, replaced by a message saying the content no longer existed. 

She tried searching online for related news, but there was nothing. Clearly, someone had used technical means to wipe the post. 

Even though she couldn’t see the full details, she still caught two key pieces of information 

from what remained. 

A private hospital, and a rich heir with the Woodward name. 

That hospital was probably the same one where she’d once been tricked into kidney removal. 

And that heir was undoubtedly Jay, the man who’d barely escaped death not long ago. 

That scumbag really didn’t disappoint. He’d just crawled back from the edge of hell, and he went right back to committing vile acts. 

“Valerie, what are you still doing here?” Owen walked over. 

He was full of energy as he pointed toward the cafeteria. “Want to grab lunch together?” 

Valerie pocketed her phone and nodded. “Sure. I was getting a little hungry, anyway.” 

It was lunchtime, and the campus was crowded. 

As one of Arcton University’s most talked–about figures, Owen instantly drew attention anywhere he went. 

When students saw him appear with Valerie, whispers rippled through the crowd. Everyone was speculating about what kind of relationship they had. 

Hidden among the onlookers, Aurelia felt her chest tighten at the sight. 

A woman beside her asked curiously, “Aurelia, are those two together?” 

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Aurelia stabbed at her lunch with her fork. “How would I know?” 

Another woman tried to flatter her. “Want me to get a few people to teach that little vixen a lesson?” 

Aurelia snapped, “Don’t provoke her.” 

The evidence was still in Valerie’s hands, and she couldn’t afford to have those shameful recordings exposed to the public. 

But when the time was right, she swore she’d make Valerie pay for it. 

Owen cast a discreet glance at Aurelia’s resentful expression and leaned closer to ask, the deal with both of you?” 

“What’s 

Valerie smiled casually. “There was just a little disagreement between us. It’s been settled.” 

Whether those indecent videos would ever see the light of day depended entirely on Aurelia’s 

behavior. 

If she stayed sensible, everything would remain peaceful. Otherwise, she’d be digging herself a hole she’d ever climb out of. 

Owen wisely dropped the subject. 

Now that Darrell was officially out of danger, Owen had already arranged for the doctors who witnessed Valerie’s medical skills to keep their mouths shut. 

He really wanted to ask just how powerful her abilities were, but he swallowed the question before it left his lips. 

Lucinda had warned him that the less he asked Valerie, the better. Prying would only make her 

distance herself. 

All he needed to remember was that Valerie was a friend worth keeping, and that was enough. 

Having thought it through, Owen changed the topic. “The university is taking part in a tech competition involving AI. There are only three spots. Besides me, Sonia has another spot. Mr. Sears mentioned before leaving the country that he wanted the last spot to go to you.” 

It was no wonder Philip had always favored Valerie. Anyone would want to protect a genius 

like her.