When They Beg, I Rise!

Chapter 401

Lemira couldn't help but scoff when she spotted Evelina eyeing Matthew as if he was the golden ticket to a better life. So she wants to climb the social ladder now? Lemira deliberately kept her distance. "We're not exactly close, you know."

Evelina's face faltered, painting a picture of sorrow. "Lemmy, we've grown up together, even though I was only adopted. Even if you hate me, I've always seen you as my own sister." Lemira's lips twitched in annoyance. Here we go again with the drama.

Evelina, having played her victim card, then turned to Matthew. "Mr. Everhart, I'm sorry you had to see this. Lemmy always thinks I'm after her brother, but that's not true."

Matthew raised an eyebrow. "If Lemira doesn't like you, maybe you should take the hint and keep your distance."

He had made up his mind; if his sister-in-law didn't like this woman, neither did he.

Evelina's face stiffened, surprised by Matthew's blunt dismissal.

Damn it, why wasn't her usual tactic working on him?

Lemira watched Evelina, barely hiding her amusement. "Did you really think you could fool everyone like you did the Langstons?"

facing a massive penalty

snorted. "I've cut ties with the Langstons a

harmed himself because of you. Don't you feel bad for him?" Evelina continued her act, hoping to gain

colors approached Evelina. "Goddess Eve, you're just too kind. You've

concealed her disdain for the unattractive man, but since

her

know you hate me, but Lucian really cares about you. He's even willing to give you the

immediately sympathized

own brother in the hospital. Eve

it because I should, but I

Evelina said, turning

Everhart, since you're friends with

You

please talk to her?"

hoped Matthew would see Lemira as the ungrateful one, while she