When They Beg, I Rise!

Chapter 400

The Sinclairs didn't stand a chance, of course.

engaged."

Michel clicked his tongue: "The whole Sinclair and Everhart saga has been buzzing around forever, yet I've never seen the Everhart guy publicly with your sister, nor has he ever acknowledged her. It's like there's nothing there, but she's acting as if they're practically

Lemira looked at Michel, surprised. Was there really such a backstory?

In her previous life, she had heard rumors about Ms. Sinclair getting engaged to the Everhart heir, but it seemed like it was never officially confirmed. It always remained just that - rumors.

Susanna was fuming: "What would a broke worker bee like you know? My future brother-in-law has been busy abroad, only recently returning to the Everhart family. Our families are about to sit down for dinner soon to discuss the engagement." Why else would she swallow her pride and publicly apologize to Lemira?

It was all for her sister's engagement to the Everhart heir.

"Susanna, are you out of your mind? Since when did my brother agree to have dinner with the Sinclairs?"

Lemira looked up to see Matthew approaching, wearing oversized sunglasses and exuding a cool, mysterious vibe.

Was he here to set the record straight?

Upon seeing Matthew, Susanna's face soured: "It's already been discussed between our families."

was something my mom worked out with the Sinclairs,

mom was arranging the engagement on behalf of your

then let my mom marry your sister. Since it's always been her handling the marriage talks,

bold statement

Your mom personally arranged this engagement. Aren't you afraid of embarrassing

family long enough, a little more

to make her

to bear the scrutiny and unable to outwit Matthew,

her face

hadn't realized that the captain of the Reapers was the Everhart heir's brother, a bona fide

beyond

If she could snag Matthew, she'd

knew she had

Matthew, her voice. soft and weak: "Susanna is just a kid at heart,

Orvin University base needs

ignored Evelina, walking over to Lemira: "Why

needed sponsorship, something he could easily

her to personally seek out sponsors? That's

nodded: "The Sinclairs used to be the main sponsor, but after a bit of drama, they

exactly had happened with

sponsors: "What are you waiting for? This is a golden opportunity, grab it before it's gone." Lemira gently tugged at