Chapter 50

Lemira had endured her brothers' cold-war tactics for ages. Finally, Caspian's suggestion that she apply to the same college as Evelina—to keep an eye on each other—felt like meager compensation for their influence on Evelina's grades. What kind of reasoning was that? But, having never dared oppose her brothers in her past life, she agreed.

As Lemira mused, Wendy, one of Evelina's sidekicks, burst into the classroom, confronting Evelina. "It was clearly you who wanted to cheat; why am I the one being punished?"

Tears streamed down Evelina's face. "I didn't cheat! Why are you framing me? I didn't ask you to write that note!"

"It's obviously you, Evelina! Why won't you admit it? Weren't we supposed to be friends? Why would you stab me in the back?" The sidekick's anxiety was palpable. With punishment looming, how would she handle the exam?

Evelina, however, maintained an air of innocence, and those around began blaming the sidekick for slander. Deep down, Evelina remained calm; she knew she wouldn't get into trouble. Teachers and classmates always sided with her.

In despair, Wendy turned to Lemira. "I finally understand how you feel. Evelina is nothing but a snake, pretending to be a saint but actually a venomous viper!"

Lemira couldn't help but smirk, seeing Wendy finally understand. Wendy rushed over, pleading, "You must know the truth, right? Evelina's grades aren't that great; I've been doing her homework. You must have seen something when you passed our classroom after finishing your exam early. Testify for me!"

Lemira had always been at odds with Evelina; surely, this presented an escape route. Evelina frowned slightly. Could Lemira possibly know?

Lemira coldly pushed Wendy's hand away. "Everyone knows what Evelina's like. How could you accuse her without proof?"

Wendy's face paled, clearly unprepared for Lemira's reaction. Lemira remained calm. She wasn't a saint. She had suffered enough from the rumors and harm these sidekicks had caused in her past life. Now, it was her turn to taste the bitterness Evelina had inflicted.

Lemira's response made Evelina sigh in relief. Playing the victim, Evelina said to Wendy, "We're usually so close, which is why I can't stand by and watch you make a mistake. If you apologize and admit your wrong to the teacher, I'm sure they'll forgive you this once."

Another sidekick chimed in, "Yeah, you can't just go around accusing Eve…"

Wendy sneered, "Today it's me; tomorrow it'll be you. Watch your back."

The other sidekick's face fell. "What nonsense are you spouting? You got caught cheating, and it's not Evelina's job to cover for you."

Wendy raised her voice. "Evelina, you think I don't have proof? I'll expose your grade fraud once and for all and see how you keep up your top-student facade!"

Evelina's face went pale. Was she looking for trouble?

The teacher approached. "Wendy, what evidence do you have?"

"I have proof on my phone. Evelina's homework was all done by me, and during the exam, when I passed Evelina the note, Lemira happened to pass by the classroom. She must have seen it."

The teacher looked at Lemira. "Did you really see it?"

Lemira pondered. She hadn't paid much attention, only recalling Evelina looking back. Was this a golden opportunity? If she said she saw it, would Evelina be doomed?