INSTA MILLIONAIRE

Chapter 41: (Taking the Blame)

[Chapter 41]

Alex no longer cared about what Mark had told him. He had bigger problems.

What terrible luck. The universe was playing games with him. Now that he needed people to believe he was rich, he couldn't prove it!

"Well, Alex?" Cathy asked. "You wanted to prove you're rich. So, where's the evidence? Can no one vouch for you?" She smiled when he couldn't answer.

Everyone began talking again, and insults were hurled at Alex like artillery shells.

Unable to answer, Alex merely glared at them.

"Alex..." Debbie whispered, looking worried. Alex stayed silent, but his expression was serious as he thought about what to do.

"Alex, hand over the rest of the stolen money right now, or we'll have no choice but to call the police," Mr Berkley said, once again pressuring Alex.

"Yes, have him arrested!" Cathy urged.

"He won't admit anything right now," someone said. "But once he's at the police station, he'll come clean."

Alex wanted to argue, but his account had been frozen, and he couldn't prove anything. He held Debbie's hand tightly as he looked around at everyone.

"Do it. Call the police," Mr. Berkley ordered. A few impatient boys rushed toward Alex.

"Leave him alone! I took the money!" Debbie shouted.

Everyone stopped talking and stared at her.

"Debbie, don't be silly. Why would you do such a thing?" Mr. Morgan gaped at Debbie in disbelief.

She looked at Mr. Morgan and then bowed her head. "I'm sorry I let you down, Mr. Morgan. I stole the cellphone and the money. No one else was involved. I'm so sorry."

"Did you do it all by yourself?" asked Mr. Berkley. "Don't lie to protect Alex."

She waved a phone at them. "Look, this is Mr. Morgan's phone. If Cathy hadn't caught me red-handed, I wouldn't have admitted anything. Stealing that much money is serious, and I'm not stupid enough to take the blame for someone else."

It made sense, and everyone seemed to believe her.

"In that case, we need to go to the police station." Mr. Berkley grabbed Debbie's arm, ready to leave with her.

Debbie glanced at Alex. Seeing him unsure of what to do, she was willing to take the blame to protect him from any injustice.

Although she didn't know where she would get the three hundred fifty thousand dollars, and even though she might face severe punishment, she wasn't afraid. Instead, she was determined to help him.

Alex began to panic. He hadn't expected Debbie to protect him. Shocked, he realized how much she must love him. How could he possibly let her take the blame for him?

When Debbie looked at him, he felt guilty. As a man, how could he allow a woman to protect him? That just wasn't something he could do.

"Debbie, don't cover for me," Alex said, smiling faintly at her. He was lucky to have such a woman in his life.

Debbie was stunned and didn't understand what Alex was saying.

"What do you mean?" Mr. Berkley asked. He considered Alex's words. "Are you telling me that she's lying? You took the money, didn't you?"

"If I denied it, would you believe me?" Alex asked with a shrug. "Aren't you here because you thought I did it?"

"Ha! You finally admitted it," Cathy taunted him. "Debbie couldn't possibly have done such a thing."