Chapter 183 Bernard is a Fool!
Sunny quickly took out the phone from the drawer, found a data cable to connect it to Bernard's computer, and then inserted a USB drive he carried with him into the computer, all done with great efficiency.
But just as he was about to back up the video files from the phone to the USB drive.
"What are you doing?" Bernard's cold voice suddenly appeared in the study.
Sunny was so frightened that he froze on the spot, stiffly raising his head to look. "Bernard, I... I was looking up study materials."
Bernard squinted and then sneered, "With my computer? Don't you have your computer?"
Sunny was extremely flustered and made up an excuse. "Uh... I, well... I suddenly remembered a piece of information I forgot to check when I walked into your study, and I was afraid I would forget it again if I didn't check it right away! So I used your computer."
While speaking, Sunny secretly unplugged the data cable and hid the phone in his pocket.
Bernard's expression did not change, as he easily saw through Sunny's small actions. He stepped forward and coldly extended his hand. "Hand it over," he said.
Sunny pretended not to understand but did a poor job of it, his eyes darting around. "Hand over what?"
Bernard's eyes flashed with a trace of anger. "You were caught red-handed and still dare to lie? Your grades aren't improving, but you've certainly mastered some shady tricks!"
At the mention of his grades made Sunny feel a pang of shame, and he knew he couldn't hide it from his brother any longer. He obediently took the phone out of his pocket and handed it over, "I'm sorry, bro... I admit I took this phone, but I just wanted to..."
Bernard took the phone, held it up in front of his naughty brother, and interrupted him, "No matter what you were thinking, you shouldn't distort the truth and maliciously smear someone who once helped your grandfather!"
Sunny was stunned, not understanding what his brother meant. "What?"
Bernard snorted, "Those things online. Do you think you can get away with it by pixelating Grandpa's face? I went to the police station to testify against Katherine because I thought she had done something to harm Scarlett. For Scarlett's safety, I couldn't stand! Now that the police have cleared Katherine of any wrongdoing, you still do such things to blacken her name? Don't you worry about what people will think? They'll say we're ungrateful, that we don't know how to repay kindness."
Sunny felt very wronged and answered, "Bernard, what are you talking about? I didn't do those things online!"
Seeing his determined attitude, Bernard frowned and hesitated a bit.
"Bernard, Sunny, what's going on? I was just going downstairs to get some water and heard you two arguing." Scarlett, wearing a nightgown, suddenly came in , looking worried as she rushed over to check.
Seeing his doting sister, Sunny immediately ran over to complain, "Scarlett, Bernard is too much! He's accusing me, saying that I made the posts online blackening Katherine's name!"
Scarlett frowned upon hearing this, gently patted Sunny's arm to calm him down, and then turned to their older brother, saying, "Bernard, without evidence, you can't just assume Sunny did it. What if you're wrong..."
At this moment, Billy walked in and reported, "Sir, we found editing software, the original video, and login traces to that influencer's Twitter account on both Sunny's desktop and laptop."
What?!
Sunny finally understood that Bernard had called him over to distract him so that Billy could lead people to check his computer thoroughly!
But how could his computer have those things Billy mentioned? It's impossible!
What on earth was going on?
Bernard's brow furrowed deeply as he slammed the phone on the table, glaring at Sunny with disappointment and sarcasm. "You're wasting your time with some hacker group online instead of focusing on your studies! What are you thinking? Do you think you can do bad things without being caught just because you know a bit of technology? Next time you do something shady, make sure not to leave any traces!"
Sunny's eyes reddened with grievance, holding back tears as he defended himself. "Bernard, it's true I messed with the hacker alliance, but I didn't edit or spread that video. I never even thought of harming Katherine!"
Bernard questioned, "Are you still trying to deny it? The evidence is right there in front of you.
Sunny replied, "But I didn't do it!"
Bernard was annoyed. "Billy, lock him in his room and don't give him any food until he admits his mistake!"
Billy hesitated but dared not disobey. "Yes, sir!"
Sunny wiped his arm against his eyes to hold back the tears, stubbornly saying, "Fine, no food then! Bernard, you're just a fool. You wrongly accused Katherine before, and now you're wrongly accusing me! One day, you'll be wrongly accused, too!"
Billy, fearing that letting Sunny continue would further anger Bernard, quickly pulled Sunny out.
Seeing this, Scarlett secretly breathed a sigh of relief, a fleeting look of triumph crossing her lips.
Now, Bernard wouldn't look into her.
While Sunny was in their brother's study, she quickly tampered with Sunny's computer system before Billy and his team could check it.
It was all her doing.
She had no choice; she couldn't let Bernard find out she was behind it, so she had to let Sunny take the fall!
It's just a pity that she didn't manage to ruin Katherine this time completely!
Coming back to her senses, Scarlett pretended to be worried and said, "Bernard, about Sunny..."
Bernard raised his hand to stop her from getting involved. "He's not a child anymore and should be responsible for his actions. I'll handle this, Scarlett. You don't need to worry. Go rest."
"Alright then, good night!" Scarlett sighed, pretending to be helpless, and obediently turned to leave.
After arranging things with Sunny, Billy returned, worriedly reporting, "Sir, Mr. Melville has many talented people under him. Although Sunny changed his IP address using technology, Mr. Melville's people will likely find the real IP address soon. If they misunderstand that it was you..."
Bernard raised an eyebrow, a fearless look in his eyes. "So what if he misunderstands it?"
Billy said, "I just think we should avoid unnecessary conflicts with the Melville family. The animosity between the two families runs deep, and it even delayed Miss's marriage. If the conflict between the two families escalates, Miss will only suffer more. After all, what Sunny did today was inappropriate."
Bernard knew his precious sister's feelings for Alex and that it would likely never change.
Considering Scarlett's feelings for Alex, he had to give the Melville family some leeway.
Rubbing his temples and thinking for a moment, Bernard solemnly instructed, "Tomorrow morning, take that brat to the Melville family to apologize, explain everything clearly, and hand over the original video to Alex for him to handle. If Alex is still not satisfied, he can come to me anytime."
Billy nodded. "Yes, sir!"
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