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.

to agree or not. The foundation hasn't been transferred to you yet. Just this once, Eve will handle it.

into a sly smirk. She wasn't

Lemira. "Asher,

favoritism, but I'm just

and wanted to curb her

calm, having overheard the heated exchange. He went straight to

Lemira has to back down and lose out. Seems like your hand's a little off balance, favoring one side. Just as expected from the Waverlies'

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

his patriarchal demeanor. The mention of being a son-in-law

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

"In your dreams."

well, encounter will hit the internet." Lemira's words

"Fine, but Eve will still

be keeping a close eye, just to ensure no funny business occurs and no sudden influx of