Jared frowned, trying to make sense of it all. "Who did it?"
Mr. Ben sighed deeply. "That night, the people who messed with the ballot boxes were Mr. Thompson, Austin, and Eve."
Jared's eyes widened in disbelief. "Austin and Eve? No way, that can't be true."
Mr. Ben nodded sadly. "I'm afraid it is. They were all part of the plan."
Jared's heart started pounding. "I believed everything you said until now, but this... this is too much. Eve can't be involved."
Mr. Ben tried to calm him. "I understand it's hard to believe, but you have to trust me."
Jared shook his head, feeling angry. "Eve wouldn't do this. She can't be a part of something like this."
Mr. Ben's face was serious. "I have proof, Jared. I've seen them together. I've heard their plans."
Jared stepped back, feeling a mix o
