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."

eyes 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

it made Evelina feel a sense of satisfaction. Once Lemira was

for sure. How will I

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

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

enough," Zack conceded, rubbing his hands together in anticipation. "Ms. Evelina, I've

as a respected elder," Evelina replied, masking her disgust with a smile. "I remember you saying that in the Langston family, we're all

"Unlike the Langston

had feared being ousted from the Langston family,

a drink and get ready. I'll

hand before reluctantly leaving

he left, Evelina rushed

ruined, she would never have to endure Zack's presence

would ensure