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. Lemira

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

for sure. How will I

you were drunk. Asher won't want

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

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

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

graying hair. In the past, she had feared being ousted from the Langston family,

her hand. "Go have a drink and get ready. I'll ring the

Zack agreed, kissing her hand before

he left, Evelina rushed

ruined, she would never have to endure

would