My Secret Billionaire Husband Chapter 2893 - 2423: Not as Good Luck as Joanna Lawrence

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Previously on My Secret Billionaire Husband...
Rose Liall and Annie Lawrence caused a scene at the hotel, demanding apologies and threatening the receptionists. The receptionists, however, fought back, accusing Annie of stealing boyfriends and having plastic surgery. A crowd gathered, with most siding against Rose and Annie. The conflict escalated when fans of Joanna Lawrence arrived and recognized Annie.
"Many people witnessed it, and I was beaten quite severely. Now you're telling me to just forget about it? How could you do this? Were you bribed by someone to intentionally help them?" Annie Lawrence's fury surged, and she could no longer filter her words. The police had initially spoken to her politely. However, upon hearing her accusations of bribery, their expressions darkened. A police officer glared, his face stern, and snapped, "How dare you speak that way? If you continue to slander law enforcement officers without proof, do you believe we can detain you right now?" "Did I say something wrong!" Annie tilted her head up, her face contorted with extreme anger as she yelled at the officer, "I was beaten up, and quite badly too. You aren't arresting those who assaulted me, let alone punishing them, yet now you're telling me to forget about it?" "And to fine me." "If it’s not because you’re not benefiting from this, then why are you treating me like this?" "Ms. Aria, I will warn you one more time: do not slander law enforcement without any concrete proof. Your injuries have been medically assessed, and they do not even meet the threshold for minor injuries, let alone warranting punishment," the officer stated. "Furthermore, you claim you didn't fight back, yet some students sustained injuries. Witnesses have also corroborated that it was a mutual altercation, not a one-sided assault." "We police officers handle matters impartially. You can either pay the fine now and leave, or if you wish to prolong this, we don't mind having you stay at the police station for an extended period." Annie's face conveyed her profound dissatisfaction, yet she yearned to protest further. However, she harbored a fear that the police would indeed detain her if she persisted. Thus, despite the rage and reluctance churning within her, she had no alternative but to remit the fine as the officer instructed. * After settling the fine, Annie Lawrence emerged from the police station, her face swollen to the regrettable appearance of a pig's head. Rose Liall was already waiting for her outside. Upon seeing Annie, Rose rushed forward, clasped her arm, and began to sob, "Annie, they didn't give you a hard time, did they? Those wretched brats are simply inhuman! How could they beat you so cruelly? You absolutely must have the police arrest them and throw them in jail!" "Throw them in jail? The police declared it a mutual fight, so they issued fines to both sides and let them go," Annie retorted through clenched teeth. Hearing Rose's incessant weeping beside her only amplified her irritation, and she snapped impatiently, "Why are you crying? All you ever do is cry! It's driving me insane." Rose was taken aback by Annie's outburst and immediately ceased her tears. "How could... how could this happen..." Witnessing Annie's somber expression and foul mood, Rose spoke with even greater hesitation, "They beat you like this, and they won't apprehend them?" "How could this happen?" Annie suddenly scoffed, her eyes ablaze with revulsion and disdain. She spoke with utter contempt, "It's entirely because I lack the good fortune of Joanna Lawrence, blessed with powerful parents to support me." "If I were the daughter of the White family, would I be subjected to such humiliation? If I were the daughter of the White family, I would possess everything my heart desired and live a life of splendor, where no one would dare to disrespect me." That opportunity, she had been so close to achieving. Had her true identity not been exposed, all that Joanna currently possessed would undoubtedly have been hers.