When They Beg, I Rise!

[Sweetheart Evie, you're so sensible, unlike that witch. I'll take care of her for you.]

After reading the message, Lemira responded with a calm voice, "You know Evelina. She's always been fond of playing these games."

"It's so frustrating. I told all my close friends about what happened, and I can't believe Evelina has the nerve to twist the story. I've asked my brother to get the hotel's surveillance footage. We have to make Evelina eat her words!" Lemira glanced at her computer screen. "Once we get the footage, I'll post it."

She didn't want to involve Jessica.

If Evelina was planning to pull the same stunt again, she had no one but herself to blame for the consequences.

But Lemira had a feeling Evelina wouldn't be so foolish as to openly challenge her on the internet, knowing there was evidence against her.

Soon after, Jessica told her in panic, "It's bad news. My brother just texted me saying the surveillance has been deleted."

"It seems Evelina came prepared."

Lemira had a hunch something was off, and now it was confirmed.

"What do we do now? We all know what happened at the party, and now Evelina is slandering you online. Maybe you should let Lucian clear things up. His word would carry weight."

Lemira's face twisted into a mocking smile. "My Lucian won't do that."

After all, that would put Evelina at a disadvantage.

Her biased Lucian wouldn't take that step.

and let Evelina throw

flashed

pulled out a USB drive, and her fingers

surveillance system to retrieve the deleted

hidden backups of deleted surveillance, but uncovering them took

she sent the video to Lucian: [Is

called immediately: "I just found out about this. Eve meant no harm;

"Reconcile? Misleading everyone?

talk about family, but if this is how family stabs

up

Langston family behind and live her own

her, she wouldn't hold back

aching stomach as he went

a bit the previous night, and now

to come see me," Lucian told

Evelina rushed down, "Lucian, what did

your livestream could mislead

just anxious for Lemmy to come back. I

pain,

"I understand, Lucian. I haven't finished my livestream; I'll go back to my room."

noticed Lucian's