When They Beg, I Rise!

Caspian dragged Zack out, his boot firmly pressing down on the man's hand. "Speak up. Who ordered you to do this?"

Zack was about to respond when Evelina stormed over, launching into a flurry of punches and kicks. "You scoundrel! Who told you to do this to me? I'll kill you!"

Zack was utterly bewildered, staring at Evelina in her disheveled state. "Wait, why is it you?"

This was supposed to be Lemira's room, wasn't it? Why was Evelina here? What in the world was going on?

Evelina was sobbing uncontrollably, her neck showing a tell-tale bruise. Zack gulped, a realization dawning on him. Had he really been with Evelina? Despite himself, a strange sense of triumph welled up inside him.

Evelina slapped him hard across the face. "Who ordered you to ruin me?"

Thinking quickly, Zack glanced at Lemira. "It was her! Ms. Lemira told me to do it!"

Evelina's eyes went cold as she turned to Lemira, heartbroken. "Lemmy, it was you all along? That's why you wanted me to rewrite the proposal at midnight and drink that glass of milk."

At this, the "two-faced" girl dissolved into tears.

the scene. "What a performance! Why can't you act this well

is the truth. You can't let her off just because Lemira is your sister. I'm

sighed, looking at Lemira. "Why would you do such

could respond, Lucian stepped in. "Asher, I believe Lemmy had nothing to

agreement. "I'm with Lucian. This butler was

"Ms. Lemira lured me here. I had no idea

had to back Evelina now, especially after what happened. He had to take

"Asher, I'm calling the police! I

hesitated. "We can't

looked shocked. How could Asher not want to report this after

this, it could ruin your reputation. If the Draven

you

Mrs. Grace Draven will never accept

shuddered at the

fear quickly

this is