CHAPTER 80: CHAPTER 80: BROOKE SINCLAIRS ALSO FACES PRISON

After hanging up, Jordan Hawthorne was indeed angry and decided to find Brooke Sinclairs before heading to the police station.

Brooke was busy in the research department, and seeing the man come over by himself, she was a bit pleased.

"What brings you here, Jordan?"

Her tone was gentle, with affection in her eyes.

Jordan Hawthorne, with a cold expression, immediately questioned her, "Lena Jennings was arrested by the police. They found out that her identity as a psychologist was fake, and her degrees were all bought. Did you know about this?"

Brooke felt a flash of panic in her heart but feigned extreme surprise, responding, "Ah? How could this happen? Is there some mistake? How could it be fake?"

Jordan’s heart was burning with agitation, not in the mood for arguing, "So I’m asking you now, did you know about this? Lena Jennings has been aggravating Zara’s condition with her unapproved treatments!

Didn’t you know her from abroad? Her fake credentials, you’re unaware?"

Brooke’s face changed dramatically, looking very hurt, her eyes widening.

"Jordan... are you doubting me?"

She hurriedly grabbed his arm to explain, "How could I have known about this? You know how much I love Zara dearly. When I recommended Lena Jennings, it was because of Zara’s severe autism, and I couldn’t bear it...

She’s your daughter, after all. I wanted to treat her as my own. If I had known Lena’s credentials were fake, I would never have introduced her to treat Zara."

Jordan squinted his eyes, observing her, as if evaluating the credibility of her words.

Brooke’s eyes turned red, and she immediately squeezed out a few tears, looking pitiful, "Jordan, trust me, I was deceived too. When I met Lena Jennings abroad, she appeared very professional. As a friend, I never thought she would deceive me on such a significant matter!"

She then feigned anger, "She’s... she’s gone too far! How could she act so recklessly? I’m really sorry, it’s my fault. I should have been more cautious!"

Perhaps her acting was too convincing, or maybe those teardrops scorched Jordan’s heart.

Despite his displeasure, the man found himself unable to continue pursuing the issue.

He trusted her, believing she wasn’t someone who would act recklessly.

Yet despite his trust, the necessary lesson couldn’t be omitted, "Don’t cause such trouble again in the future!"

Having said this, he quickly turned and left.

As soon as he left, Brooke’s tears disappeared.

Though Jordan ultimately believed her, his attitude had subtly changed.

He had been a bit distant with her recently, and now this incident likely only upset him further.

Lena Jennings was truly a fool, how could such a credential forgery be exposed!!!

...

Because of this incident, Sabrina couldn’t fulfill her wish to have dinner with Jasper Fitzgerald.

She sat in Dylan Quinlan’s office, her face still full of lingering fear.

Jasper observed this, gently comforting her, "Don’t worry. Thanks to your timely intervention before, Zara was spared from further harm. Now, her condition is gradually improving, so there’s no need to worry too much."

Sabrina listened to the man’s cool yet magically comforting voice, finally calming down a bit.

She nodded, her tone filled with gratitude, "Mr. Fitzgerald, I can’t thank you enough for exposing Lena Jennings. Otherwise, I would have been kept in the dark!

Moreover, Zara’s recovery to this extent is all thanks to you!"

Jasper waved his hand, "It was a small effort. The other party will face the consequences she deserves, having committed a medical accident she won’t avoid spending some time in prison."

Sabrina gritted her teeth, "Serves her right, she deserves it!"

Jasper nodded slightly, disinterested in discussing irrelevant people any further.

Just in time, the school had well-equipped facilities, with both a music room and an art studio.

He took Zara there, teaching her painting and musical techniques.

He didn’t have specific requirements for what the little one should draw, allowing her free reign.

Eventually, Zara painted a night scene.

Although her style was still abstract, she used colors freely.

Buildings became various adorable pets, their eyes the neon lights of the night, mouths transforming into windows, the cars on the roads turned into busy little ants...

Jasper didn’t interfere too much, only reminding her of line techniques when necessary.

After about an hour, an imaginative and grand painting appeared on the page.

Even for someone like Sabrina, who doesn’t quite understand art, the rich meaning displayed in this painting was palpable.

Jasper was evidently very pleased too.

When he handed the painting to Sabrina, his eyes held a faint smile as he commented, "Zara is indeed a very interesting little girl!"

After painting, Jasper continued teaching Zara how to play the harmonica.

During this time, Sabrina had often listened to her little one playing.

But it was Jasper’s first time!!!

Under the bright lights, the man held the harmonica, playing a melodious tune that seemed to inject a clear spring into people’s hearts.

Sabrina, not understanding music, still felt the advanced skills.

After one piece ended, Jasper let Zara play while he accompanied her on the piano.

The man, in an expensive suit, sat upright on the piano bench, his well-defined fingers fluidly dancing on the black-and-white keys.

Two notes flowed and intertwined in the air!

Though it was their first collaboration, it was inexplicably harmonious!

Sabrina was instantly captivated, her gaze completely fixed.

Especially that tall figure, dignified and graceful. From this angle, one could see the sharply defined profile.

So perfect, it looked as if it was sculpted!

Not like a mortal, more like an Immortal!

"This is too pleasing to the eye!"

Next to her, Nash Spencer couldn’t help but quietly exclaim, even feeling a strange sensation.

Seeing his master with this little one, why does it feel like... a father-daughter sense?

Could he be a doting father in the future!

Sabrina didn’t think that much, but she didn’t want to break the beautiful scene in front of her either.

Unfortunately, there’s always someone to spoil the moment.

Her phone rang.

It was a call from Jordan Hawthorne.

Sabrina’s face darkened, her eyes cold as she hung up.

Jordan was persistent, messaging, "I’ve been to the police station regarding Lena’s case. I didn’t know anything about her fake degree and profession. Let me see Zara, I want to apologize to her."

Sabrina laughed coldly in her heart.

What good is an apology?

With his capabilities, if he’d just cared a bit more about Zara, he would have investigated the background when looking for a therapist.

But he didn’t!

Now he’s trying to wash his hands of it, claiming ignorance...

Sabrina regretted ever trusting him so much; otherwise, Zara wouldn’t have suffered like this.

Her fingers tapped quickly on the screen, responding coldly, "We don’t need a fake apology. Just staying away from Zara is the best for her!"

Jordan, seeing the reply, looked very, very somber.

...

At the police station in the evening.

Brooke Sinclairs had wrapped up her work and hurried over to visit Lena.

Upon meeting, Lena pleaded, "Brooke, you have to help me this time. I don’t want to go to jail. When I was treating Zara, you were the one who told me to..."

Brooke was shocked and immediately interrupted her, speaking with a warning tone, "Lena, I know you’re panicking, but in this place, you need to be clear about what to say and not say...

Regarding the treatment, if you followed procedure, just tell the police truthfully, but don’t bring up unnecessary things or involve anyone else.

Otherwise, I’m afraid I won’t be able to help you..."

Lena’s face became grave.

She’s not stupid and could hear the hint in Brooke’s words.

Indeed, she couldn’t drag her down right now.

If she did, she might lose her chance to get out of this.

She lowered her voice, "President Hawthorne might hold me accountable. You need to plead with him. He dotes on you; just a few sweet words and he’ll soften."

Brooke’s eyes flickered, but she showed no change in expression, merely responding noncommittally, "I’ll do my best."

She said it, but inside, she wasn’t confident.

Convincing Jordan not to be angry at her was already a matter of great leniency.

As for Lena, it’s unlikely he would let her off easily.

But this matter wasn’t something she could ignore.

Brooke, fearing Lena might implicate her, coaxed with kind words until she was sure there was no issue before she left.

On her way out, she ran into Sabrina coming in...

Sabrina had received a notice to come give a new statement and hadn’t expected to encounter Brooke here.

When that woman saw her, her eyes darted, looking guilty before she quickly left.

Sabrina, feeling suspicious, instinctively asked the officer next to her, "That young woman, what’s her business at the police station?"

The officer glanced, realizing she was related to the case, and immediately replied, "She came to see Lena Jennings. They’re acquaintances, probably friends!"

What?

Sabrina was suddenly startled.

Brooke Sinclairs and Lena Jennings are friends?

So, was it Brooke who drove Lena to treat Zara back then?

From the beginning, were they planning to destroy Zara together???

Realizing this, Sabrina felt a chill run through her limbs, her face also turning grim.

If this matter turned out to be as she suspected, Brooke Sinclairs would definitely not be spared.

She ought to be put behind bars too!!!

While she was alarmed and furious, the police informed her of the progress, "Lena Jennings hasn’t fully confessed yet. She admitted to faking her degree but insists she didn’t prescribe medicine recklessly or give negative psychological guidance to your daughter.

It’s now hard to prove your daughter’s psychological state... Pursuing this issue could be challenging.

However, based on the multiple therapy records she provided, it shows clear unprofessionalism, so we can hold her accountable for practicing without a license!"

Sabrina unexpectedly felt a sense of bad foreboding, immediately inquiring, "How will this responsibility be determined?"

The officer answered, "It’s likely to be a fine along with fifteen days of administrative detention."

Sabrina frowned.

That sentence is too light!

Lena Jennings committed wrongdoing and nearly ruined Zara, but with such a minor punishment, it’s way too lenient!

She felt stifled, unwilling to let Lena off easily.

Jordan Hawthorne is powerful; if he gets involved, he could change the outcome.

But Sabrina didn’t have high hopes for that man.

Besides, this case might also involve Brooke Sinclairs...

With that man’s bias, he might even cover it up, make a big issue small, and give it a light touch!

After much thought, she could only seek help from Jasper Fitzgerald.

She called him, explaining the situation at the police station, her tone tinged with helplessness.

Jasper listened and replied in a steady tone, comforting her, "Don’t worry, I just finished my class, I’m bringing Zara over right now... I’ll handle this matter!"