Chapter 1126

The high school student that Stella had pushed away was shocked when she saw the broken shards of glass on the ground. ‘It would’ve been me if it weren’t for her,’ she thought.

“Stella!” Marshall’s voice sounded. His face was sullen as he pushed through the sea of people, trying to get to Stella. He hastily used a handkerchief to cover her wounded head. Seeing that the cloth was soaked in blood, Marshall stared at the crowd with a cold face and said, “Who did this?”

Those shouting at Stella earlier immediately shut their mouths and looked at each other. No one admitted to the assault. Then, someone said, “She deserved it for pushing Bella and refusing to apologize.”

Marshall’s cold gaze pierced through them as he said, “Did any of you see her push Bella down the stairs? Or did the police say that she did it?”

The person choked on their own words and retorted, “Why didn’t she come forward and clear things up if she didn’t do it? Why did she go into hiding? It’s not fair. She should apologize for her wrongdoing.”

“All of you believed what you saw on the internet without solid evidence and convicted her. None of you held back when you criticized and bullied her, yet now you’re asking why she didn’t just come out and clarify herself? Would you even believe her if she said she didn’t do it?” Marshall said coldly.

“I bet you’d think that she was lying. You’d attack her no matter what she says and never be satisfied with her, no matter what she does or doesn’t do. You vent your anger and frustrations in the name of your so-called justice. But all you’re doing is hurting someone on behalf of your idol.”

Marshall’s words made the public question themselves.

After all, most of them were actually trying to seek justice for Bella and not hurt Stella. However, a few people did not fall for Marshall’s approach. ” Who are you to say something like that?” one of them asked.

Marshall shot the person a cold glance and said, “I’m Marshall Moore, a friend of Stella’s and her lawyer. I am responsible for protecting her in terms of her reputation and personal safety. The police are investigating the case, and the court will decide if she committed the crime. None of you have the right to convict her.”

After saying that, Marshall paused and glanced around. “I think everyone here is aware of how important an actor’s appearance is in the film industry. I urge whoever threw that glass to come forward now. Don’t make me contact the authorities and have them look up the CCTV.”

Stella was in excruciating pain at that moment and was feeling a little dizzy. She pulled Marshall down and whispered, “Let’s forget it.”

“No. I’m not letting this one slide. I feel helpless for not being able to protect you. Put some pressure on the wound and don’t say another word. I’ll take you to the hospital after I’m done here,” Marshall held her hand and said softly.

Before Stella could say anything, Marshall looked toward the crowd sternly. “No one wants to come out and admit it? Fine. We’ll check the surveillance. I’m telling you; you can be convicted for at least three to ten years for intentional harm. Refusing to plead guilty will only add to your sentence.”

Someone in the crowd started to panic after hearing the lawyer’s words and started to fess up, “It was me.”

Everyone turned around and made way for the person, only to see an eleven or twelve-year-old girl sobbing. A longhaired woman in her early twenties stood next to her and apologized on the girl’s behalf. “My sister is still young and believes everything she sees on the internet. I’m really sorry. It’s my fault for not stopping her earlier.”

When the woman said that, she poked the little girl in the arm and continued with a straight face, “What are you doing? Apologize, quick!”

Stella was stunned. She did not say anything. The little girl sobbed even harder as she uttered the words, “l-l’m sorry…”

Marshall’s demeanor changed at that moment. “You’re the one who threw the glass?” He walked up to the little girl and questioned in a warm voice.

The little girl fearfully nodded.

“Do you know her?” Marshall pointed at Stella and asked.