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."

Xenia replied sweetly, watching

cold laugh. "Whether Betty admits it or

"It doesn't matter. As long as Donovan believes I'm innocent, I can still go to college. We have money, after

wasting more words

into Xenia's heart. She turned to the middle-aged couple before her.

take the blame, so she ran off after we scolded her. However, we can admit it on her behalf. Please remember the payment you promised us, Ms.

keeps her mouth shut, you'll get your money," Xenia said, though she still felt

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

phone buzzed. A message from an unknown number popped up. "I found Betty. I'll make sure she stays quiet. Nothing will stand in the way

Xenia's face went pale.

immediately called the number

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

few days later, Noelle submitted her

her a news article. "Queen, have you heard?

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

felt an uneasy heaviness settle in