No longer a pushover

Chapter 211

"Didn't you just demand evidence and accountability?" she said, crossing her arms. "Now we have the footage-why are you running? Xenia, are you feeling guilty?"

Donovan snorted. "Guilty? Xenia's just injured and needs to go to the hospital," he replied.

"Well, let's wait for the footage, then. It won't take long, and she won't die from it," Noelle added.

Noelle glanced at Xenia, who was nervously shifting her eyes. Xenia suddenly pretended to faint in Donovan's arms. "Donovan, I feel terrible. I can't take it anymore," she said weakly.

"Hang in there, Xenia," Donovan said. "Once the footage is out, I'll make sure Noelle pays."

Panic engulfed her. Xenia couldn't afford to let the footage be reviewed. If it came to light, it would all be over for her. She rolled her eyes dramatically, then pretended to faint.

"Xenia, are you okay?" Donovan asked. He looked at Noelle, then added, "I'm taking her to the hospital. Once we get the footage, I'll make sure Xenia gets justice."

Xenia was so frightened that she couldn't control her trembling eyelids, but she dared not wake up.

dodge the first strike, but you can't avoid the

She shouldn't have to avoid it," Donovan growled. "Just

stormed off, carrying

"I thought she was tough, but

"I can stop

permission, the police couldn't even

Noelle said, waving him off. "Let

eyebrow and asked, "Aren't you going to take this golden opportunity to put them in

she replied.

that the camera wasn't working. It had no infrared, so it was useless. She had wanted to use it to expose Xenia's lie and

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letting her off the hook. She pretended not to know about the camera's failure so she could toy with Xenia. The sight of

look at the camera, too, and could confirm it was broken. He hadn't expected her to

to the police officers and added, "Although the camera is broken, it doesn't stop you from

replied, "How can I defend myself without evidence? Forget