CHAPTER 428: CHAPTER 428: ABUSE OF POWER

Hugh York curled his lips into a smile, a cold gleam flashed through his eyes.

He said, "What a sharp tongue you have! It’s a pity you didn’t apply to the police academy; otherwise, your mouth would have been perfect for interrogating criminals."

Ashley Shaw returned a smile that didn’t reach her eyes.

"If I had applied to the police academy, the first people I’d want to interrogate would be you."

Hugh York’s expression instantly grew cold.

Perhaps no one had ever dared to challenge him to his face.

"Now I understand why Noelle gets so upset with you. But don’t worry, save that mouth of yours for prison."

Ashley’s eyes showed no fear.

"The innocent will be cleared; I’m not afraid of going in, you should be. If it turns out that you’re the ones framing me, you won’t have an easy time."

"Confirm we’re wireless?"

Hugh York suddenly burst into laughter and said, "What if I am framing you?"

Ashley frowned.

Could Hugh York be so brainless? He actually dared to admit it straight out?

But Ashley quickly understood—he brought her here with no intention of letting her out.

For someone who would no longer breathe the air of freedom outside, what is there to fear about what should and should not be said?

Her face instantly turned livid.

If she wasn’t afraid he would exploit the current moment, Ashley really wanted to slap him right across the face.

Hugh York spoke again: "You must have felt embarrassed being brought here like this, right?"

Ashley remained silent, and Hugh York continued on, "You must feel embarrassed; otherwise, you wouldn’t be sweating all over."

"...What are you trying to say?"

"Noelle prepared for that interview for two months. She was no worse than any other candidate, but in the end, she only got a ’sorry.’ Because of your little pillow talk, she was made a fool. She felt embarrassed, so you should feel even more so."

Ashley’s eyes narrowed slightly, she said, "No wonder you didn’t show up sooner or later, you waited until I was already at school to confront me publicly."

Hugh York’s lips curled up, looking quite pleased as if he had finally vented his anger for his daughter.

He framed his narrow calculations in a very righteous manner: "This is the selfless heart of a parent."

Ashley snorted, ruthlessly stripping away his false facade.

"You really aren’t worthy of saying that. Whether in officialdom or business, everyone knows to tread cautiously, fearing a misstep. But clearly, both you and Noelle share the same arrogance. The arrogant always pay for their arrogance."

Hugh York narrowed his eyes coldly, but remembering something, his smile returned.

"Ashley Shaw, you certainly have guts. But just courage won’t help if you have no skills. Your parents are gone, you became an orphan a year ago... what, are you counting on your lover to stand up for you, so you dare speak to me like this?"

Ashley’s face suddenly darkened.

"Mind your words!"

To call Owen Sinclair her lover? It was an insult to both her and Owen.

But Hugh York thought he had hit the mark, hence Ashley’s sudden loss of composure.

He smirked and said, "You seem smart, but you’re too young. Owen won’t wade into these waters for you if he wants to maintain his status in the entertainment industry."

After all, rumors of keeping a college girl are quite distasteful.

They would ruin Owen’s reputation in the entertainment world.

He couldn’t believe Owen would sacrifice all that for a woman.

Men, after all, understand men best.

So he wasn’t afraid of catching Ashley, thinking it wouldn’t cause any trouble.

Ashley had already closed her eyes.

She couldn’t be bothered to waste words with someone like him, and she feared she couldn’t hold back from hitting Hugh York.

Whether she could win was another story, but it would complicate things.

Even if the slander charges were confirmed, at most, she’d serve a short term in prison.

But assaulting an official, that would be another story.

She didn’t want to add more trouble to the existing mess.

At this moment, there was a knock on the car window from outside.

With a glimmer of hope, Ashley opened her eyes and looked toward Hugh York’s side of the window.

But it was one of Hugh York’s people.

Hugh had spent a long time "chatting" with Ashley, first to make sure she understood her situation and also to vent his anger for his daughter.

And thirdly, to wait for this person to arrive.

The car window rolled down, and Hugh asked, "How is it?"

The person glanced at Ashley, hesitating whether to speak in front of her.

Hugh had already considered Ashley a "dead person," so he said, "Speak. Don’t worry about it."

Of course, he meant not caring if Ashley heard it.

The person nodded and said directly, "The Dean here said that without concrete charges, they can’t expel the student for now."

Ashley’s hands clenched at her sides.

Hugh York wanted to have her expelled?

What a shameless scoundrel!

But considering he could conjure up charges against her, expulsion seemed minor in comparison.

Yet in that moment, Ashley genuinely felt fear.

She wasn’t afraid of the police, but being expelled...

That was her life’s goal and direction. If she couldn’t study medicine or attend university, how would she walk her path in the future?

Ashley’s chest felt tight, even breathing felt difficult.

Hugh York frowned deeply, quite displeased.

He had sent someone to negotiate with the Dean personally, so under the circumstances, for the Academy’s reputation, the Dean should sever ties with Ashley as soon as possible.

Why would...

Thinking it over, Hugh York still pointed to Owen Sinclair.

It must be because Owen had previously introduced Ashley to the Dean, which led to the Dean’s response.

It seemed Owen was indeed different when it came to Ashley.

No wonder Ashley’s pillow talk could make him reject Noelle.

But he was sure that as long as the police were involved, no matter how special their relationship, Owen wouldn’t intervene.

"Then let’s get in the car! Set the charges, then let’s see what he says."

This was said without a care for Ashley, showing he truly didn’t take her seriously.

Just an orphan without parents, who merely climbed onto Owen Sinclair’s bed through her looks, she wasn’t worth fearing.

"Yes."

The officer responded and walked towards the police car behind.

At this moment, Jocelyn Hayes and Mrs. Hayes finally arrived.

Thanks to the large campus of The Medical University, they managed to catch up in time.

Indeed, when they reached the gate, they saw two police cars parked, attracting the attention of many students and parents.

The car door had just closed at that moment.

Mrs. Hayes moved faster than Jocelyn, quickly getting out of the car and blocking the police car.