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?"

expression grew slightly

she was avoiding

hadn't given it much thought, but now it seemed


His stepmother had discovered Lemira was the girl from

do you think

would think he hid it from her because he suspected her of

tiptoes and placed a finger

held her hand.

me. I don't care about who you are or where you come from because

words bother you. You matter more to me than

swelled with emotion, as if filled to the

he summoned the courage.

gaze landing somewhere beyond him.

kn

was the kid, caught in the act, hiding

frustration. Was this kid born


to where Matthew stood, curious about what had so captivated

nudge with his

saw Orion, he quickly fell silent, like a meek

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

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