Rebirth of Billionaire's Wife - Chapter 64

Chapter 64: Are you ready for the punishment

“Based on this video, you cannot hold me responsible. What happens if someone else enters the room before me?” Having watched the full clip, Eveline remarked, “This does not prove me a culprit, sir.”

“Why would I make up accusations against you, Eveline? You were present inside the girls changing room before I came there. How can you say you did not do something ridiculous that nearly destroyed my reputation?” Tiffany sobbed, putting the entire blame on Eveline.

“That’s because I haven’t done anything!” Refusing to accept Tiffany’s indictment, Eveline stood by her claim with conviction.

How can anyone conclude that she is at fault based on this ludicrous footage?

Eveline was aware that Tiffany was up to another scam, and this time she tricked Martha into believing her lies instead of using the college forum.

“Sir, I swear there is something wrong here,” sighed Eveline. “We are missing out on something. Please, I beg you to look into this matter thoroughly.” She urged.

Benjamin was not only the head of Aspen but also Jonathan’s friend. The relationship they shared was cordial. But despite knowing him for so long, he couldn’t just bring himself to suppress this matter.

They could not ignore the accusations Tiffany made about Eveline and the evidence they viewed amply demonstrated Eveline’s guilt.

“Miss Eveline, I think we need to take this matter to your father. Being a representative of Aspen, I can’t let this situation go unattended.” After giving careful thought to everything that had been planned, Benjamin remarked, “No matter how important your father is, everyone gets punished equally.”

Tiffany smirked internally after hearing Benjamin’s firm words.

“However, sir, this video alone does not prove her point,” Eveline protested.

“Miss Miller, we have watched the video closely, and you were the only one who entered the changing room before Miss Tiffany did,” Mrs. Martha said.

Martha began to see Eveline differently after Tiffany deceitfully brainwashed her into believing her lies.

In addition to being one of the best students, Eveline was raised with high moral standards, which set her apart from the other students who came from wealthy backgrounds.

“I am telling the truth, Sir; Eveline did it because she harbors resentment toward me.” Tiffany cried hysterically, making a fuss, and continued to blame Eveline.

Eveline regretted thinking Tiffany was only discreetly attacking her, but now she was openly accusing her, pretending to be the victim here.

Eveline felt helpless as she stood there. She would not allow her father to become aware of this issue. However, given that nothing remained, how was she to demonstrate her innocence?

She could not even bring herself to refute Tiffany’s big-time framing of her.

“Miss Miller, should I interpret your silence as a yes?” Benjamin’s words snapped Eveline out of her thoughts and she vigorously shook her head.

“I am not guilty, sir, but let me show it.” she retorted.

“Miss Miller, how will you demonstrate your innocence when there is nothing more to squander our time on?”

Benjamin realized Eveline was desperate when she shook her head, so he inquired, “Okay, let’s give you a chance. Tell us, Miss Miller, what you would like to do, then.”

Fair enough, Benjamin had to consider all sides’ arguments before deciding how much to punish Eveline for her error.

“Sir, I would like you to please check the camera that is installed in the opposite wing. I am sure we can use it to find some clues.” Eveline said, alerting Tiffany the next second.

“Eveline, please stop manipulating everyone. This is absurd. Don’t you see we have already caught your lies? So what use does it make to go somewhere else?” Tiffany voiced, feeling a sudden fear creep in her heart.

“Sir, I want you to punish her. She is just wasting everyone’s time,” Tiffany said, turning her head toward Benjamin.

Seeing the fear on Tiffany’s face, Eveline grinned and remarked, “Your words will not matter for the time being because I already have a chance to prove my innocence. Let us talk when I am unable to find any clue.”

“Tiffany, do not worry. Let her do as she pleases,” Martha reassured, opening Tiffany’s heart to fear further.

Benjamin granted Eveline’s request to have the camera’s surveillance installed in the other wing, and the video was soon playing.

When the video briefly glitched, everyone frowned, raising tension among those anxiously awaiting the outcome, and then it started with everything falling serene.

Eveline watched Gracey walk into the changing room well in advance of her, her expression shifting from calm to confused and it didn’t take her long to understand what happened.

Gracey snuck inside by hiding from the camera in the earlier video, but she was unable to conceal herself from the other camera that easily captured her crime.

Her cautious behavior fueled their growing suspicions, and she was soon called to the dean’s office for interrogation.

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“Miss Gracey, what is all this? Were you the one responsible for this hindering offense?” Benjamin confronted Gracey, the third-year Business Management department class representative.

Gracey stood with her head down and her fingers fidgeting behind her back anxiously.

Something about her being the perpetrator of the crime did not sit well with Eveline. But then whatever they saw in the footage showed otherwise.

With fear evident in her gaze, Gracey took a slow look at Tiffany before nodding in agreement.

“Yeah, I did it,” she admitted, taking responsibility for the crime.

Tiffany gave a sly smile before feigning defeat.

“Gracey, why would you do that? I considered you my friend,” she said.

Eveline stood there, thinking everything that was happening in front of her eyes was absurd. She knew Gracey well enough to know that no matter how much she hated her, she would not come to regard her in this way.

“Are you telling the truth, Gracey?” inquired Eveline. She was not able to take in the idea of Gracey being the one to do something like that with Tiffany.

They were meant to be friends, so why did she act in that way all of a sudden?

Gracey gave Eveline a worried look before nodding in response.

“Then it’s concluded,” Benjamin said, listening to Gracey’s answer.

“Since you acknowledged your error, Miss Gracey, then are you ready for the punishment?” he asked and Gracey silently nodded, leaving Eveline still unsettled by the outcome.