Ashok didn't need to think long—he already knew the best way to divert attention, a method that wouldn't even require any real effort.
There was no need for denial, no need to fight against Lilia's manufactured accusations.
Instead—he leaned into them.
Lilia pressed forward, weaving her words into another carefully crafted attempt to push him further into a corner.
"It seems Adlet lacks the words to admit—"
But before she could complete her sentence, Ashok cut through her performance with effortless dismissal.
"Keep stating the obvious, and it won't change anything."
The words landed with precision, unraveling Lilia's approach before she could build momentum.
The entire class stiffened, sharp gazes locking onto Ashok, waiting for what he would say next.
Lilia felt her own strategy falter, watching him openly acknowledge her implications.
But there was something off, something strange.
'What is he trying to pull?'
