When They Beg, I Rise!

Chapter 345

Lemira, clutching her trophy like it was the hottest gossip in town, couldn't hide the smirk that danced on her lips. "Oh, Alaric, looks like you've stepped in it now, haven't you? Asher isn't wrong, you know."

Alaric, in utter disbelief, shot back, "Lemira, you've seen the video too. You know it wasn't me who filmed it!"

"But Evelina had us believing you two were thick as thieves, right, Evelina? That was your story, wasn't it?"

Lemira's gaze shifted to Evelina, who was trying her best to blend into the wallpaper. Playing the innocent one wasn't going to be easy this time.

Evelina, cornered, stammered, "I-I didn't say that."

"Oh, so you're saying you did it all by yourself? So, we should just sue you and call it a day, right?"

"That's not what I meant!"

Evelina's pitch climbed as she protested, the very idea of jail sending shivers down her spine.

thought of causing a rift with

to go to jail, and you'd rather send Alaric instead. Is that

really have to push people to their limits?" Evelina

played her cards with ruthless

a sly grin, Lemira reassured, "Oh, come on, Evelina, don't be scared. Remember, your dad did a solid for the Langston family. Asher always said we should treat you right

Alaric, her tone icy, "Right,

suddenly found himself at a loss for words. The past was catching up

scoffed, "Lemira, so you remember, huh? You should drop the lawsuit. Evelina's father did a favor for you,

entirely

voice

our parents from that car crash. He got me out first and then went back for them.

not just

three. He died for

owe Evelina too, Asher."

need you to remind us. That's why I've decided Alaric should take the

go to jail, my career is