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."

gleamed, but he hesitated. "I've heard Ms.

know," Evelina replied. "I'll have a maid bring her some milk laced with a little something extra. Later, I'll check if she's drunk it when

Evelina feel a sense of satisfaction. Once Lemira was disgraced, how would she hold

in jail for sure.

him. "I'll give you some money. You can claim you were drunk. Asher won't want to cause a scandal by pressing

situation. You've been single all these years, and spending a night with Miss Lemira is

in anticipation.

her disgust with a smile. "I remember you saying that

taking her hand. "Unlike the Langston family,

sight of his graying hair. In the past, she had feared being ousted from the Langston family, so she had deliberately encouraged Zack's infatuation

have a drink and get ready. I'll

agreed, kissing her hand before reluctantly leaving the

soon as he

bathroom to wash her hands Once L'emira was ruined, she

would ensure