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?"

slightly awkward. "I

was with me in the elevator, seemed like she was

given it much


felt like a tightrope walker, precariously balanced over a deep chasm. His stepmother had discovered Lemira was the girl from the car accident years ago,

"Lemira, what do you think about what Asher

true identity, fearing she would think

placed a finger over his lips. "I don't

held her hand. "Please, let me

you listen to me. I don't care about who you are or where you

Asher's words bother you. You matter more to me than any

with emotion, as if filled to the

courage. "Lemira, actually, I

landing

kn

in the act, hiding behind a now cleared arrangement of flowers.

frustration. Was this kid born just to


over to where Matthew stood,

with his foot, making him wince, "Ow! Who's kicking

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

but Matthew didn't seem upset. Were they on good

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