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.

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

asked me once.

lead investigator was surprised, "This is our first time talking to you,

be shocked, "Really?

was puzzled why there

couldn't help but chime in, "Did the first investigation reveal something, prompting a second one?" She was hell-bent

the lead investigator, "Even

lead investigator looked puzzledly between Evelina and Lemira, "Which one

"That's me."

looked at the lead investigator, feeling a sense of foreboding. Were

lot in the last few

not here to ask

just investigate Lemira.

person we're investigating for cheating

an eerie silence at those

no wonder