When They Beg, I Rise!

This was the truth.

When Alaric saw how rudely Asher was treating Lemira, suppressing her, he suddenly remembered how he used to do the same thing.

Alaric felt a tightness in his chest. No wonder Lucian kept saying Lemira was heartbroken, he never understood why before.

Now, Alaric got it.

Asher frowned, "Alaric, don't defend Lemira. We'll know the truth after the investigation."

Lemira crossed her arms, "I think so too."

"Looks like someone doesn't see the writing on the wall until it's too late."

Asher, disappointed, looked at the investigators, "You see, she's always been headstrong. I wouldn't be surprised if she did it. Don't worry about sparing her feelings, just start the investigation." If Lemira learned her lesson this time, maybe she'd turn over a new leaf.

Evelina was beside herself with excitement. Finally, Lemira was knocked off her pedestal.

Why should Lemira be the top of the city when she couldn't even get into a mediocre college? If she did poorly, Lemira shouldn't get off easy either.

and said sternly, "We hope you'll answer honestly.

you've already asked me once. Is

surprised, "This is our first time talking to you, what

was Lemira's turn to be shocked, "Really? The school was already

there would be a

the first investigation reveal something,

at the lead investigator, "Even if you investigate again, it's

looked puzzledly between Evelina and Lemira, "Which one of you

"That's me."

sense of foreboding. Were they

great, though she improved a lot in the last few months. I think maybe she really did pull off a miracle this time."

to

said, "Then just investigate Lemira. Why

thing is, the person we're investigating for cheating

fell into an eerie silence

eyebrow; no wonder