When They Beg, I Rise!

Lemira glanced up, catching Asher's eye. "You used to say that the ties I picked out for you were the best. Every time you had a big contract meeting, you'd ask me to pick a new one for you to wear."

Asher shifted uncomfortably. "And what about it?"

Was Lemira playing the sentiment card? If she could just play nice, perhaps he could overlook her mistake this time.

But in a swift move, Lemira yanked the tie from his neck. "This one's from me, right?"

She tossed it into the trash can without looking back.

"What are you doing?" Asher's voice rose in anger.

Lemira slapped him, leaving Asher stunned.

"There, we're even now. I'm not going to fuss over you handing my belongings and my room over to Evelina."

Her voice was melancholy. "As for the tie, I'll buy you a new one. That one's old anyway."

Asher was speechless. Lemira continued, "Now that we've cleared the air about the past, let's head out. We wouldn't want people to think the Langstons are having a family feud."

Lemira took Asher's arm. "Let's go."

Evelina panicked. "Asher!"

flitting across his face. "I know what you're going to say, but Lemira is

it was a united front against him in the entertainment company; tomorrow,

If Lemira was back in the Langston fold, what would become

they were just trying to kick you out of

out a laugh. "That was a joke. After all, the company belongs to Caspian, and I'm here to back him

Evelina seethed. That liar.

took Asher's arm. "I'll come

Lemira take Asher from

don't mind. After all, I've had some time to

that you've come

in Lemira's smile

She hadn't forgotten.

that car accident years ago and to seek justice

Lemira followed Asher out.

you think Lemira's change of heart

Could there be another

was indeed odd and

long as she's willing to return to the Langstons,

at Alaric,

Lemira to agree not to pursue our past misdeeds. No matter what happens,