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!

had made plans with Orion that if she ranked in the

and Orion hadn't replied to any

a bit down, Lemira thought she had finally made a friend,

of excitement

had arrived.

your brother is

Maybe you should talk to her. If she apologizes and admits to the cheating, maybe she won't get disciplined." Alaric glanced at Lemira in the classroom. But Lemira didn't look up, quietly focused on

her rank being nullified. And she definitely wouldn't admit to cheating! Standing at the classroom door,

not to

expression soured, his slight worry quickly fading away. What was there to worry about Lemira

the teacher in the office first." And with that,

it with you." Lemira could see right through Evelina's bragging. She was used to