When They Beg, I Rise!

This is exactly why she had arrived so early.

Evelina spotted the tampons on the floor and immediately tensed up. "Asher, about those expired tampons, let me explain."

"What is there to explain? How could you buy expired products and embarrass us at Ms. Sinclair's charity event?"

"Asher, I was just investigating the issue. I got scammed too, you know. I never intended to buy expired products."

Lemira pressed on, "You're lying. I checked how much you spent on those tampons. It was significantly more than the usual price for that brand. There's no way they would just send expired products unless you were getting a kickback, and they were trying to make up the difference."

"I didn't take any kickbacks," Evelina protested firmly. "Asher, this is my first time handling something like this. I was naive and got swindled by the suppliers. I'm a woman myself—why would I intentionally buy expired tampons?"

Evelina looked genuinely upset and distressed.

Asher's face remained stern. "But you were in charge, Evelina. You should have been more careful. Now we're the laughing stock-what do you propose we do?"

"Asher, I'll go explain everything to Ms. Sinclair."

Lemira's tone was dripping with sarcasm. "Do you really think your excuses will work? Now the Langston family's Aurora Trust has been disqualified from participating, and we're going to be the talk of the town!"

hung her head, trying to defend herself. "I didn't mean for this to happen." Damn it! She had clearly instructed the suppliers to send nearly expired tampons, but instead, they sent expired ones. She was a victim

to Asher. "I heard the Waverlies often do charity work because of Ms. Waverly. This might tarnish our

was indeed worried

sighed in frustration. "I'll

capability, I suggest she

spot. "Then you take over." "Asher, there's something else I need

Lemira. "Today, at Ms. Sinclair's event, Lemira got a membership at

that you've been dipping

for a second that Lemira had a million dollars in cash. Now all this

the funds? It

It

cover up

true? I thought a guarantor was required

vouched for me, which is

hadn't expected Mrs. Amanda to think so highly of Lemira, enough to vouch

the million in Lemmy's account. If it's really charity money, it

"That million

did you get that kind of