When They Beg, I Rise!

"Lucian, I didn't take the flash drive!"

Evelina, her eyes red, let out a bitter laugh, "Well, if Lucian's dead-set on pinning this on me, then fine, let it be me. Seems I'm the designated scapegoat anyway since you guys wouldn't dare confront Susanna about it!" Lucian wanted to explode in anger.

Asher massaged his temples, "Lucian, are you saying we've got no proof then? I know you've been siding with Lemira lately, but you can't just throw Eve under the bus like that."

Lucian was seething with rage! He wasn't trying to slander Evelina; he had seen the proof with his own eyes!

He wanted to explain, but couldn't hand the evidence. He finally understood how Lemira felt when she was falsely accused. It was infuriating!

Trying to calm down, Lucian spoke up, "Well, aside from what I've got, Lemmy also has a copy of the surveillance footage. She even went to the police to report it yesterday. If you want proof, just head to the station!" Evelina's lies couldn't hide the truth for long.

Asher nodded in agreement, "Alright, I'll have someone look into this immediately. We'll uncover the truth!"

Lucian turned to Evelina, "Do you really need to wait until the evidence is right in front of you before you admit your guilt and apologize while kneeling?"

"Lucian, I know you always wanted me to go back to the hometown for a gap year. I didn't listen, and that's why you're upset with me. But staying in Orvin, I'd never compete with Lemira for anything. You don't need to rush to use this as an excuse to get rid of me!" Evelina looked down, playing the part of the wounded, wronged party.

Asher immediately intervened, "Eve, don't worry about that. It was my decision not to send you back for a gap year."

"Asher, I've always been an outsider. Now that I'm grown, I shouldn't continue to impose on the Langston family!"

"What are you talking about? The moment we decided to adopt you, you became my sister!"This is property © of NôvelDrama.Org.

Lucian was nearly at his breaking point, "Asher, do you have any idea of Evelina's true nature? She's manipulative and scheming, and we've all been deceived by her!"

That was why Lemira had left the Langston family so decisively! Evelina's acting had fooled him for years.

"Lucian, I only believe in evidence."

Asher sat back, waiting, as Evelina

went to

bringinash some fruit, deliberately

some over to Lucian. But

Lucian didn't even give her aglance.

Playing the victim again, Evelina returned to Asher's side, "Asher, then you have it."

"Sure, Eve. There must be some misunderstanding here; don't hold it against Lucian."

Evelina nodded obediently, but a cold glint flickered in her eyes.

Without evidence, no one would believe Lucian's words. If Lucian wouldn't stand by her, so be it.

Soon after, Asher's assistant returned with news.

"Boss, we've got some updates."

"Did we get the surveillance footage?"

"According to our findings, Lemira didn't actually go to the police, and she's not at school either. She just took a sick leave." Lucian sat up straight, "Lemira didn't go to the police?"

That couldn't be right, unless something had happened! He turned to Evelina, "Did you have something to do with this?"

"Lucian, with Lemira claiming to

have surveillance evidence and planning to go to the police, the last thing the Sinclair family would want is for this to come to light, not me! I was at that bar too that night, but I didn't do anything, I have a clear conscience!"

Evelina knew Lemira had been in an accident, and her laptop was stolen and destroyed. Now, Lemira had no evidence at all! She was fearless now! Asher nodded, "Eve's right, it's likely someone from the Sinclair family who had plotted it."

Lucian's expression turned grave, "There's still evidence that can prove it. The café where we met yesterday has surveillance cameras, and they captured Evelina begging for forgiveness!"

Evelina's face went pale in an instant! She had forgotten about that!