I Rise 219
Posted on March 06, 2025 ยท 1 mins read
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Chapter 219ย  Lucian nodded vigorously, โ€œLemmy, Iโ€™ll get to the bottom of this. Youโ€™ll have your answers, I promise!โ€ย  Lemiraโ€™s eyes were cold. She didnโ€™t need anyone else to give her answers. She could find them herself!ย  Seeing the situation turning south, the butler hurriedly intervened, โ€œThereโ€™s no need to check the surveillance. It was me, blame me if you must.โ€ย  โ€œOld man, we havenโ€™t even checked the footage yet. Why the rush to confess? Who are you trying to cover for?โ€ย  Lemiraโ€™s disdain for the butler was palpable. Since she had to deal with this before leaving, she wouldnโ€™t hold back her displeasure.ย  Lucian also noticed the butlerโ€™s odd behavior and pressed him, โ€œTell me the truth, who has been in the study?โ€ย  The butler stuttered, unable to utter a single coherent response.ย  ucian, sensing what might have happened, raised his voice, โ€œWhereโ€™s Evelina? I want her here, now!โ€ย  โ€œMs. Sterlingโ€™s in her room, catching up on some homework. Letโ€™s wait till sheโ€™s done; itโ€™s not a big deal anyway!โ€ย  Hearing the butlerโ€™s words, Lucian was shocked. He couldnโ€™t believe a butler dared to dismiss Lemiraโ€™s concerns so lightly, showcasing how much Lemira had been underestimated at home.ย  Lucian flung a mug towards the butler, โ€œI said get Evelina here, now! Are you deaf?โ€ย  Frightened, the butler nodded quickly and scurried out of the study.ย  Lucian couldnโ€™t bring himself to meet Lemiraโ€™s gaze, โ€œLemmy, I didnโ€™t expect this would happen. Has the butler always treated you likeย  this?โ€ย  Lemira leaned against the desk, her features etched with sarcasm, โ€œIโ€™m used to it. Itโ€™s nothing new.โ€ย  Her casual remark weighed heavily on Lucian, leaving him breathless.ย  She said she was used to it! Looking at the opened mail, Lucian trembled with anger.ย  Soon, Evelina entered with the butler, already aware of what had transpired.ย  Eyes red, Evelina spoke in a pitiful tone, โ€œLucian, itโ€™s all my fault. I was just curious about what an offer of admission from a top university looked like, so I sneaked a peek. I swear, I didnโ€™t touch anything else!โ€ย  Hearing Evelinaโ€™s admission, Lucian slumped into his chair, speechless.ย  Seeing Evelinaโ€™s tearful apology, he even began to feel annoyed. Would he have considered this a trivial matter in the past, thinking Lemira shouldnโ€™t fuss over Evelinaโ€™s apology?ย  The more Lucian thought about it, the colder he felt. If not for his indulgence, how could Evelina and the butler dare to act this way?ย  Lucianโ€™s face was livid, โ€œEvelina, apologize to Lemmy, now!โ€ย  Evelina turned to Lemira, feigning innocence, โ€œLemmy, Iโ€™m so sorry. My grades got voided, and I donโ€™t have any schools to attend. Thatโ€™s why I envied your school offer and couldnโ€™t help but take a look. Please, donโ€™t be mad, okay?โ€ย  โ€œNo!โ€ Lemiraโ€™s voice was bland, her gaze icy.ย  Biting her lip, Evelina continued in a weak voice, โ€œAs long as youโ€™re not mad, Iโ€™ll do anything!โ€ย  It was just a peek at a school offer, big deal.ย  She did it on purpose. Even though she wasnโ€™t accepted, she wanted to spite Lemira. After all, a quick apology and a few tears usually did the trick.ย  โ€œYou said it.โ€ย  Lemira slapped Evelina hard, putting all her strength into it until her hand went numb.ย  Evelina was stunned, โ€œWhat are you doing?โ€ย  โ€œIโ€™m venting on you. Isnโ€™t that what you asked for?โ€ย  After another slap, Lemira grabbed Evelinaโ€™s hair, her eyes tinged with red, โ€œI warned you not to touch my things. Seems like you havenโ€™t learned.โ€ย  Lemira wouldnโ€™t be fooled; she knew Evelinaโ€™s act was just to get under her skin.ย  369ย 


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