When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 276

"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!"

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.