When They Beg, I Rise!

Lemira was lounging in the main hall, gesturing for Zack to bring her some tea.

She took a sniff of the steaming cup, wrinkled her nose, and placed it back on the tray. "Make it again," she commanded.

Zack, swallowing his frustration, took the cup and returned to the kitchen to prepare a fresh pot. When he came back with a new cup, Lemira reached for it but recoiled as the heat stung her fingers. Annoyed, she splashed it onto Zack. "Are you trying to scald me?" she snapped.

Zack's eyes momentarily flashed with displeasure, but he quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, Ms. Lemira, it wasn't intentional."

Lemira let out a derisive laugh, fully aware that her actions were deliberate.

Evelina, witnessing the scene, approached them. "Lemmy, Zack's quite elderly. You could have one of the maids make your tea instead."

"Isn't he just a servant?" Lemira retorted. "If you're so worried about him, why don't you do it?"

"Lemmy, you're clearly doing this on purpose," Evelina remarked.

Caught off guard, Evelina hesitated. She certainly wasn't about to take on the role of a servant.

Lemira chuckled coldly. "Exactly, I'm doing it on purpose. Got a problem with that? Keep it to yourself!"

Anyone or anything in the Langston household that made her uncomfortable was fair game for her disdain.

Evelina glanced over at Asher, hoping for support, but he remained silent, pretending not to notice. This only fueled Evelina's frustration. Wasn't Asher supposed to be on her side?

in with a mocking tone, "If you want to play the hero,

tongue, choosing not

changed the subject. "Isn't there a charity sale coming up for

replied, "It's

the event plan. I need to check for any areas

There's

"I'm the boss around here. If you don't want to be responsible, you can

shot another pleading look at

sharply, "Looking at him won't help. The foundation is

cleared his throat awkwardly. "Eve, maybe you should sit

this responsibility, and I'll see it through," Evelina

Seeing Evelina's stubborn

internally. So greedy, she thought. Even

that, Lemira retreated to

up from Orion: "Is the

today," Lemira replied. "Living life with no

video call with Orion. "Check this out. This is the

decor that screamed little girl's dream His expression softened as

am," Lemira said, looking around the room, feeling the love her parents

Evelina's voice echoed

glanced at Orion.

Evelina reluctantly handed her the file.