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.

up to you to agree or not. The foundation hasn't been transferred to you yet. Just this

into a sly smirk. She wasn't about

sided with Lemira. "Asher, isn't this

just being

boldness and

open. Orion walked in, his face a mask of calm, having overheard the heated exchange. He went straight to Lemira, taking her hand with a steady grip.

of fairness means Lemira has to back down and lose out.

their wake. Asher's face turned a furious shade at the mention of son-in-law, a sore spot he

on his strength, especially in front of family, maintaining his patriarchal demeanor. The mention of being a

Orion. "Tomorrow, I'll draft the papers to transfer the foundation to

"In your dreams."

don't cooperate, that video of Evelina and Zack's, well, encounter will hit the internet." Lemira's words were laced with venom, pinning Asher

reality, stifling his rage. "Fine,

responded icily, "I'll be keeping a close eye, just to ensure no funny business occurs and no sudden influx of cash appears in