When They Beg, I Rise!

Asher was fuming. "What's your attitude about this?"

Lemira, catching the edge in Asher's voice, retorted, "And what exactly did she endure on my behalf?"

"You were the one who offended Mrs. Grace Draven earlier. Just because Mrs. Amanda has your back, don't think you can deny what happened."

"You think I'm like Evelina, abandoning a sick Mrs. Amanda to cozy up to Mrs. Grace Draven, don't you?" Lemira's voice was sharp as a knife. "If that's the case, you've just made enemies with the Everhart family. How do you plan to keep your place in Orvin?"

Lucian chimed in, standing by Lemira. "Lemmy's right. We owe her today.

Evelina's just a walking disaster, causing trouble wherever she goes. She got what she deserved!"

Asher glanced at Evelina, her face full of indignation, and spoke coolly, "This is how it's going to be."

"I said no!" Lemira remained firm.

down. "It's not up to you to agree or not. The foundation hasn't been transferred to you yet. Just this once, Eve will handle it. After that,

a sly smirk. She wasn't about

with Lemira. "Asher, isn't

I'm just being fair! The

couldn't stand Lemira's boldness and wanted

heated exchange.

has to back down and lose out. Seems like your hand's a little off balance, favoring one side.

a sharp sting in their wake. Asher's face turned a furious shade

front of family, maintaining his patriarchal demeanor. The mention of being a son-in-law was a deeply buried secret, now dragged into the light by this audacious

of Orion. "Tomorrow, I'll draft the

"In your dreams."

hit the internet." Lemira's words were laced

snapped back to reality, stifling his rage. "Fine,

to ensure no funny business occurs and no sudden influx of cash appears in personal