No longer a pushover

Chapter 187

Panic flashed across Xenia's face.

Trying to appear pitiful, she said, "Betty has already admitted it. Even if she comes in person, it won't change anything."

Betty had no intention of taking the blame, which was why Xenia had bribed her parents to testify instead.

Betty's parents nodded in agreement. "That's right. Our useless daughter is responsible for everything. We'll accept any punishment, but please leave Ms. Quigley out of this. She's innocent."

To them, sending their daughter to college wasn't important. With the money from the Liddell family, their son's education was already taken care of.

Lionel hesitated for a moment. "That won't do. Betty still needs to come to the school herself."

Xenia's expression stiffened. Everything had been arranged perfectly, but Noelle ruined it with just one sentence.

Hearing this, Donovan looked at Lionel. "Can I speak to Mr. York alone?"

Lionel nodded. Donovan turned to Xenia and said, "Don't worry, nothing will happen. I believe you're innocent."

me, Donovan," Xenia replied sweetly, watching as Donovan and Lionel

it or not, the

invalidated. Xenia gritted her teeth. "It doesn't matter. As long as Donovan believes I'm innocent, I can still go to college. We have

bother wasting more words on her, so

middle-aged couple before her. "Are you sure Betty agreed to

her. However, we can admit it on her behalf. Please remember the payment you promised us, Ms.

long as Betty keeps her mouth shut, you'll get your money," Xenia

shouldn't, Xenia would lose her place

popped up. "I found Betty. I'll make sure she stays quiet. Nothing will stand in the way

Xenia's face went pale.

the number

a moment's hesitation, she thought maybe this was

days later, Noelle submitted her

sent her a news article.

on the link. A hiker had discovered a body hanging in the mountains. The investigation revealed she was a high school student who allegedly took her own life after being

felt an uneasy heaviness settle