Chapter 219ย Lucian nodded vigorously, โLemmy, Iโll get to the bottom of this. Youโll have your answers, I promise!โย Lemiraโs eyes were cold. She didnโt need anyone else to give her answers. She could find them herself!ย Seeing the situation turning south, the butler hurriedly intervened, โThereโs no need to check the surveillance. It was me, blame me if you must.โย โOld man, we havenโt even checked the footage yet. Why the rush to confess? Who are you trying to cover for?โย Lemiraโs disdain for the butler was palpable. Since she had to deal with this before leaving, she wouldnโt hold back her displeasure.ย Lucian also noticed the butlerโs odd behavior and pressed him, โTell me the truth, who has been in the study?โย The butler stuttered, unable to utter a single coherent response.ย ucian, sensing what might have happened, raised his voice, โWhereโs Evelina? I want her here, now!โย โMs. Sterlingโs in her room, catching up on some homework. Letโs wait till sheโs done; itโs not a big deal anyway!โย Hearing the butlerโs words, Lucian was shocked. He couldnโt believe a butler dared to dismiss Lemiraโs concerns so lightly, showcasing how much Lemira had been underestimated at home.ย Lucian flung a mug towards the butler, โI said get Evelina here, now! Are you deaf?โย Frightened, the butler nodded quickly and scurried out of the study.ย Lucian couldnโt bring himself to meet Lemiraโs gaze, โLemmy, I didnโt expect this would happen. Has the butler always treated you likeย this?โย Lemira leaned against the desk, her features etched with sarcasm, โIโm used to it. Itโs nothing new.โย 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, โLucian, itโs 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 didnโt touch anything else!โย Hearing Evelinaโs admission, Lucian slumped into his chair, speechless.ย Seeing Evelinaโs tearful apology, he even began to feel annoyed. Would he have considered this a trivial matter in the past, thinking Lemira shouldnโt fuss over Evelinaโs 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 Lucianโs face was livid, โEvelina, apologize to Lemmy, now!โย Evelina turned to Lemira, feigning innocence, โLemmy, Iโm so sorry. My grades got voided, and I donโt have any schools to attend. Thatโs why I envied your school offer and couldnโt help but take a look. Please, donโt be mad, okay?โย โNo!โ Lemiraโs voice was bland, her gaze icy.ย Biting her lip, Evelina continued in a weak voice, โAs long as youโre not mad, Iโll do anything!โย It was just a peek at a school offer, big deal.ย She did it on purpose. Even though she wasnโt accepted, she wanted to spite Lemira. After all, a quick apology and a few tears usually did the trick.ย โYou said it.โย Lemira slapped Evelina hard, putting all her strength into it until her hand went numb.ย Evelina was stunned, โWhat are you doing?โย โIโm venting on you. Isnโt that what you asked for?โย After another slap, Lemira grabbed Evelinaโs hair, her eyes tinged with red, โI warned you not to touch my things. Seems like you havenโt learned.โย Lemira wouldnโt be fooled; she knew Evelinaโs act was just to get under her skin.ย 369ย
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