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 Lemira wasn't being treated

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

silent

a moment, he replied quietly, "She's the

Amanda was taken aback. "Don't lie to me. You know

two can't be together unless she turns her back

felt sure Lemira was unaware of the full story, and knowing Orion,

voice quivered, "Lemira is a good girl. You're going to

protect her,"

don't understand how a

with emotion. Everything in her life had gone smoothly, even her stepson was exemplary. But she had made one grave mistake, and now the consequences

treated growing up, even hospitalized by her brother, made Mrs.

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to everyone. But when she reached Mrs.

sneered, "You