When They Beg, I Rise!

Chapter 220

Evelina's face was swollen like a balloon, tears streaming down her cheeks as she pleaded, "Lucian, help me!"

When Lucian saw her state, his hands slowly clenched, "Eve, you were the one who said it, as long as Lemmy calms down, she can do whatever she wants. You gotta keep your word!" Evelina was instantly choked on his words. She had said that casually, not meaning it at all!

The butler stepped forward, separating them, "Ms. Langston, why are you attacking someone like that? Ms. Sterling just opened your school offer. She didn't touch your stuff. Why be so petty?" Lemira nearly stumbled as the butler pushed her. Raising an eyebrow, she retorted with a bold and sharp tone, "Yes, I am that petty."

"But Mr. Asher Langston made it clear, you're not to step foot in this mansion."

"Zack, who gave you the audacity to speak to Lemmy like that? She is Ms. Langston, your superior!"

Lucian's eyes blazed as he stared down the butler, "It seems I've been too kind over the years, letting you forget your place!"

Evelina quickly interceded, "Lucian, it's my fault. The butler was just standing up for me."

Lemira. We

both Evelina and the

worked for the Langston family for decades. If not for merits,

you've forgotten your place, I think it's

was chilled by the butler's attitude

was in good terms

Lemira, reluctantly, "Ms. Langston, I made a mistake in my old age. Since your parents passed, considering all the years I've looked after you since you were a child, please forgive me

afford to lose this respectable job,

remind me. Evelina's and my birthdays are close, and you always suggested celebrating mine with Evelina's. Every time Evelina messed up, you'd find a way to blame

to your 'care' over the

frantic, "It's not like that,

Lemira, and now fearing for your job, I'm

her piece, Lemira walked straight to Lucian, snatching

sorry. I failed to