When They Beg, I Rise!

Chapter 263

Lemira stood her ground, letting out a cold smirk.

Evelina took a few steps back. She hadn't expected Lucian to be here as well!

What now? Lucian had heard everything she said!

Swallowing hard, Evelina explained, "Lucian, I was just looking out for Lemmy, you know? The stunt she pulled has ticked off a bunch of people at school. I said those words because I was just worried she might not be able to have a peaceful life at this school in the future. That's all I meant."

But Lucian wasn't buying it. He had caught the sneer in Evelina's voice as well as a tone that was clearly different.

His suspicious gaze on Evelina hardened as he began to wonder if she had always been this two-faced, and if that was why Lemira's relationship with their family had gradually soured.

Lucian turned to Lemira, "Sis, call me if you run into any problem. I've decided to move the business to Orvin, so I'm always around!"

All Lemira felt was irritation, "I only want one thing: for you to keep your distance!"

As she descended the staircase, she couldn't help but wonder why the Langston family always seemed to loom over her. How irritating! She didn't need Lucian's help.

After Lemira left, Lucian's unfathomable gaze lingered on Evelina, "Lemmy's going through a lot, and you didn't think to tell us?"

of it. I was just

look Lucian in the eye, her

of disappointment to Evelina, "Evelina, have you

I've never lied to

eyes reddened in exasperation, a picture of

have been softened and let this pass, but now he didn't feel anything. He began to doubt if Evelina was as

was icy,

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what the Langston family

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efforts to ingratiate herself with

responding meekly, "Lucian, I've always known my place. I'm not a true

way!"

stood alone, her raised gaze dripping with malice

wasn't a true Langston To secure a good life, she had

get back to the langston family or steal everything from her!

the classroom, Lemira