When They Beg, I Rise!

Asher's heart softened at the sight of Evelina's woeful expression.

He turned to the investigator and said, "I know Eve well, she's not the type to cheat. Besides, with her grades being this low, there's no point in cheating, is there?" Evelina choked a little at Asher's tone.

She felt quite indignant deep down, blaming her poor performance on the time she lost preparing for the team competition.

Still, she managed to show gratitude, "Thanks for believing in me, Asher."

The lead investigator was unfazed, "Sorry, but we've got to follow procedure and hope you'll cooperate."

It was curious how eager they were to investigate the other one, yet put up every possible obstacle when it came to this girl!

Rumors seemed true after all. The Langstons favored the adopted girl, mistreating their own.

Asher, with a stern face, protested, "No, you can't just investigate willy-nilly. We have a lawyer."

"Mr. Langston, resisting the investigation like this will also be noted. Are you obstructing because you have something to hide?"

Eve is sensitive. What

investigator pushed back deliberately, "But Mr. Langston, you didn't seem to have these concerns when we

not Evelina? Who says a poor student can't cheat? Maybe she'd get a zero without cheating?"

expression awkward, "Because I trust

affection. It wouldn't be surprising if she

scoffed, recalling how Asher had always trusted Evelina in her past

clear any doubts, it's better to comply with

any evidence. After all, she had cheated for years without getting caught

of grievance, "Asher, I can handle a little injustice. As long as it doesn't tarnish the Langston family's name, I'm

this, Asher

questioned the investigators, "Why should you investigate just because you say so? Do you have any evidence?" "We

the

investigators, Lemira

She had reported