Chapter 187

Panic flashed across Xenia's face. Trying to appear pitiful, she said, "Betty has already admitted it. Even if she comes in person, it won't change anything." Betty had no intention of taking the blame, which was why Xenia had bribed her parents to testify instead. Betty's parents nodded in agreement. "That's right. Our useless daughter is responsible for everything. We'll accept any punishment, but please leave Ms. Quigley out of this. She's innocent." To them, sending their daughter to college wasn't important. With the money from the Liddell family, their son's education was already taken care of. Lionel hesitated for a moment. "That won't do. Betty still needs to come to the school herself." Xenia's expression stiffened. Everything had been arranged perfectly, but Noelle ruined it with just one sentence. Hearing this, Donovan looked at Lionel. "Can I speak to Mr. York alone?" Lionel nodded. Donovan turned to Xenia and said, "Don't worry, nothing will happen. I believe you'r