Translator: Inschain Editor: Inschain
Jack cast another glance at the expressionless Elizabeth, sensing a faint coldness in her eyes.
At that moment, he regretted jumping to conclusions too quickly.
Had he made a mistake? Would Elizabeth think he doubted her again?
Bitterness filled Jackâs mouth, and he was at a loss for words.
Seeing the awkwardness, Frank quickly intervened, âWe called the parents for another matter.â
âIt was because she threw my book in the trash,â Ben blurted out.
Jack furrowed his brows, asking Elizabeth, âWhatâs going on?â
With her beautiful dark eyes, she replied indifferently, âIt has nothing to do with me.â
Jack insisted, âYou heard her. It has nothing to do with my sister.â
Even though he had several misunderstandings about Elizabeth in the past, he would always prioritize the reputation of the Wilson family.
Before Frank could speak, Ben interjected, âThat canât be. She doesnât have an alibi.â
âDid you see it with your own eyes?â Jackâs intimidating aura intensified when he was serious.
Ben, still a young student with little experience, was already nervous knowing that this was Lindaâs brother. Now, he was even more petrified.
Frank sighed internally.
How could one threaten a student in front of a teacher? Just then, a voice echoed, âHello, I am Benâs cousin.â
A tall, handsome man in a black suit entered the room.
Seeing his savior, Ben exclaimed, âBro, you have a Ph.D. in psychology, right? Help me expose her lies.â
The manâs face turned sour, and he snapped, âLittle girl, you, you, youâ¦â He paused, his eyes wide.
He stared at Elizabeth in disbelief, even pinching his thigh surreptitiously.
After confirming that he wasnât dreaming, he nearly prostrated himself, shouting inwardly, âProfessor Lawrence, I was wrong! I shouldnât have been rude to you! Please, donât punish me!â
Elizabeth raised an eyebrow, recognizing the man.
Wasnât this Thomas Harrison?
She had encountered him on a flight to Metro City.
So, he was Benâs cousin!
Elizabeth glanced between Ben and Thomas, her gaze slightly disdainful.
Thomas felt like fainting.
He mustâve been marked for doom.
âA nightmare, be gone!â He silently prayed.
Ben persisted, âBro, can you hypnotize her? Make her tell the truth.â
âHypnotize my foot! â
Thomas smacked Ben on the back of his head. Not only did Ben look stunned, but Frank was also taken aback.
Jack frowned, puzzled by the sudden change in Thomasâs demeanor.
âMissâ¦â
Catching Elizabethâs stern gaze, Thomas quickly changed his tone, nervously saying, âI apologize. This kid can be thoughtless, even more so today.â
The idea that Professor Lawrence would throw away a book was laughable.
Even if she were to throw herself away, sheâd never disrespect a book.
Ben was in shock.
Whose side was his cousin on?
Elizabeth responded coolly, âHis book has nothing to do with me.â
âOf course, absolutely,â Thomas eagerly agreed.
âOkay,â Elizabeth nodded in satisfaction, turning to a perplexed Frank, âThe truth is out.â
Frank was speechless. What was wrong with Benâs family?
Ben felt that Thomas was behaving oddly today. Why was he treating Elizabeth like royalty?
Elizabeth paid them no mind.
She appeared deep in thought, then finally nodded with confidence, âI found the evidence..â