Asher's face flushed with anger, turning a shade of crimson as intense emotions surged within him. For a moment, he was at a complete loss for words.

Lemira paid him no mind and instead walked out of the lounge with Orion by her side.

Lucian considered following them, but with Asher having fainted from anger, he had no choice but to stay behind and care for him.

Outside, Lemira glanced over the lively charity event. "What brings you here?" she asked Orion.

"I was concerned, so I decided to come and see how things were going," he answered, carefully examining her expression. Despite her usual composed demeanor, he couldn't shake off a sense of unease.

He couldn't resist inquiring, "What's your plan regarding the foundation?"

Lemira gave a light shrug, a mischievous smile tugging at her lips. "I was acting. The more I pretend to be reluctant, the more Evelina will trust my words."

She secretly hoped Evelina would make a move on the funds raised today.

Orion had suspected as much, though he had been too distracted by other concerns to fully realize it earlier.

"Today, two prominent society ladies attended, Mrs. Amanda and Mrs. Grace Draven. Likely here out of respect for the Waverlies."

Lemira suddenly turned to him, curiosity in her eyes. "I realized today that I've seen Mrs. Amanda at the hospital once. Do you remember?"

grew slightly awkward. "I

like she was avoiding someone. As soon as we

the time, Lemira hadn't given it


Lemira was the girl from the car accident years ago, and he knew it wouldn't

do you think about what Asher said regarding

might be upset if she knew his true identity, fearing she would

placed a finger

held her hand. "Please,

don't care about who you are or where

Asher's words bother you.

swelled with emotion, as if filled to the brim

he summoned the courage. "Lemira, actually, I

Lemira's attention shifted, her gaze landing somewhere beyond him. "Is that

kn

was the kid, caught in the act, hiding behind a now cleared

Was this kid born just to


over to where Matthew stood, curious about what had

gave Matthew a swift nudge with his foot, making

soon as Matthew saw Orion, he quickly fell silent, like a meek

Orion's kick, was startled, but Matthew didn't seem upset. Were they on good

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