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,

"Whether Betty admits it or not, the fact that you cheated won't

matter. As long as Donovan believes I'm innocent, I can still

didn't bother wasting more words

to the middle-aged

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

worry. As long as Betty keeps her mouth shut, you'll get your money," Xenia said, though she still

she shouldn't, Xenia would lose her place in the Liddell

up. "I found Betty. I'll make sure she

Xenia's face went pale.

number back, but it was

a moment's hesitation, she thought maybe this was for

her

a news article.

a body hanging in the mountains. The investigation revealed she was a high school student who allegedly took her own life after being caught cheating on the college entrance

uneasy heaviness settle in her