When They Beg, I Rise!

Lemira watched Evelina's retreating figure, her eyes filled with a myriad of thoughts. Once Evelina returned to her room, her expression was as cold as a winter's night.

Zack quietly entered, carrying a glass of milk. "Ms. Evelina," he whispered, "we can't just sit around and do nothing. We need to take action, or things will only get worse for you."

"Do you think I don't know that?" Evelina snapped, looking up from the planning

documents in her hands. Her eyes fixed on Zack. "I have an idea, but I'm not sure

if

you have the guts to pull it off."

"Tell me, Ms. Evelina."

"You're being sent back to your hometown tomorrow anyway. Why not get some revenge tonight before you go? Lemira is expecting me to deliver the revised plan. She won't lock her door tonight."

Evelina's voice dripped with malice. "Pretend you're drunk and barge in. What you do after that is your choice."

"I've heard Ms.

milk laced with a little something extra. Later, I'll check if she's drunk it when I deliver the plan. She won't

the thought of it made Evelina feel a sense of satisfaction. Once Lemira was disgraced, how would she hold her head up

hesitated, "But I'll end up in jail for sure. How

were drunk. Asher won't want to cause a scandal by pressing charges. At most, you'll be thrown

with excitement. "It's a win-win situation. You've been single all these years, and spending a

his hands together in anticipation. "Ms. Evelina, I've

remember you saying that

Zack affirmed, taking her hand. "Unlike the Langston family, I'm loyal. I'll

past, she had feared being ousted

a drink and get ready. I'll ring the

agreed, kissing her hand before

soon as he left, Evelina

Once L'emira was ruined, she would never have to endure Zack's presence

would ensure