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.

extra. Later, I'll check if she's drunk it when I deliver the plan. She won't be able

of it made Evelina feel a sense of satisfaction. Once

in jail for sure. How will I

you were drunk. Asher won't want to cause a scandal by pressing charges.

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

in anticipation. "Ms.

Evelina replied, masking her disgust with a smile. "I remember you saying that in the Langston family, we're all the same, and you'd always be on my side. Does that still

course," Zack affirmed, taking her hand. "Unlike the Langston family,

help but cringe at the 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 with

drink and get

kissing her hand before reluctantly leaving the

as he

ruined,

she would ensure