When They Beg, I Rise!

Chapter 532

Asher's expression was tense. "Lemira, we absolutely cannot afford to upset Mrs. Grace Draven."

"I understand, but someone's health was at stake, and that's important too. I asked Evelina to handle the dessert delivery herself."

"Lemmy, you told me to stay out of this event. Besides, no one listens to me anyway." Evelina chimed in, her voice dripping with exaggerated concern. "Asher, I was just thinking of the family's reputation. But Lemira, she's putting a nobody ahead of Mrs. Draven. It's like trading a gourmet meal for fast food."

Asher frowned, turning to Lemira. "You made the wrong call this time, Lemira. Eve's right; Mrs. Grace Draven is not someone we can afford to offend. Go deliver those desserts immediately."

"Okay," Lemira replied, not wanting to escalate things further. After all, the Aurora Trust was a legacy her parents had built.

Lemira turned on her heel and left, with Evelina smirking triumphantly behind her. Evelina relished the thought of Lemira having to navigate this situation.

Asher paused for a moment. "Who's in the lounge?"

Evelina dismissed it with a wave. "It doesn't matter, Asher. There's nothing significant going on. Let's get back out there; Mrs. Grace Draven is waiting."

She pulled Asher away, dismissing the woman in the lounge as inconsequential compared to Mrs. Draven.

outside. She could tell from the Langstons' tone that

was shocked to realize Lemira was

contain herself, she called her son, Orion, who picked up quickly. "Son, I have to ask you something. Do you

fell silent at the

replied quietly, "She's the girl I care

me. You know the truth, don't you?" Orion's voice was steady. "It doesn't

her? You two can't be

of the full

"Lemira is a good girl.

protect her,"

don't understand how a girl's

Mrs. Amanda covered her face with her hands, overcome with emotion. Everything in her life had gone smoothly, even her stepson was exemplary. But she had made one grave mistake,

of how Lemira had been so unfairly treated growing up, even hospitalized

a cruel

the charity auction was

to everyone. But when she reached Mrs. Grace

"You dare