When They Beg, I Rise!

Chapter 568

"Thaddeus is definitely going to clear things up with her aunt," Orion reassured.

Lemira raised an eyebrow, puzzled. "What's Thaddeus's aunt got to do with this?" "Thaddeus's aunt married into the Waverly family and now runs everything over there," Orion explained, breaking down the Waverly family tree for her.

Lemira had always assumed Stella was the rightful heir to the Waverly legacy, but it turned out the second wife and her family had taken control of everything.

"I thought Asher had invited Stella's stepmother today, but it turns out it's Edith."

"Stella's stepmother, from what I've heard, comes from a modest background. She rarely socializes and spends her days at home with the kids, not involving herself in the company's affairs—let alone Stella's issues."

Lemira nodded, understanding that a widowed stepmother with little influence wouldn't have much say in Stella's matters.

Halfway through their meal, Lemira's phone buzzed incessantly.

She glanced at it-Asher was calling. "I bet he's found out I'm in Bistrova too," she said.

Orion looked at her thoughtfully. "See what he wants."

came through, "Lemira, I heard you're in Bistrova. I

wondered

glance with Orion but

you're not fond of the Langston family, but networking in Orvin can only help you. Besides, I've already set things up with Mrs. Waverly. You won't

Asher's voice; it seemed he

Waverly

I'll come over shortly," Lemira

room," Asher replied, sounding relieved as he ended the

guess Mrs. Waverly wants to see

had a part in this. "I'll go with you he offered, despite the risk of

Lemira insisted. "Mrs. Waverly's interest is in me. If

long,

that settled, Lemira left the room with her phone in

stepped out and took the

surprise mirrored Lemira's. "Ms. Langston, fancy seeing

with. After all,

I'm