When They Beg, I Rise!

Evelina was at it again.

She quickly jumped in, "Sir, I just knew she wouldn't cheat. Let's not jump to conclusions, okay? If you nullify her grades, it might seem like upholding fairness, but it'll really hurt her." After some thought, the teacher said, "Lemira's rank will be put on hold for now, pending further investigation. If the cheating turns out to be true, appropriate action will be taken." Once the teacher left, the classroom erupted into noise.

One of Evelina's sidekicks sneered, "I just knew her sudden improvement had to be cheating."

A smug look crossed Evelina's face as she quickly texted Alaric.

[Alaric, what do we do? Lemmy cheated to win your bet, and now she might get a disciplinary note. I'm so worried about Lemmy!]

Lemira simply opened her book and started reviewing. She didn't care about her rank being nullified.

Evelina might influence the teacher, but she couldn't influence the university entrance exam scores!

all, she had made plans with Orion that if she

to the infirmary lately, and Orion hadn't replied to any of her

Lemira thought she had finally made a friend, but

of excitement came from outside

looked up to see Alaric had arrived. What was he doing

brother is so

Maybe you should talk to her. If she apologizes and admits to the cheating, maybe she won't get disciplined." Alaric glanced at

without guessing; Evelina couldn't wait to see her humiliated. But she didn't care about her rank being nullified. And she definitely wouldn't admit to cheating! Standing at the classroom

not to hear, ignoring Alaric

away. What

"I'll go see the teacher in the office first." And

only brought one cupcake for me. He probably just forgot about you. I'll share it with you." Lemira could see right through Evelina's bragging. She was used to it by now; every time her brother visited, he brought gifts only for Evelina. She never got anything. She once