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."

Asher's voice came through, "Lemira, I heard you're in Bistrova. I invited Mrs. Waverly for dinner to discuss the

to Mrs. Waverly? Lemira wondered

with Orion

"Lemira, I know 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 need to do

it seemed he was the one in need of

Mrs. Waverly herself wanted to meet

come over shortly," Lemira

the private room," Asher replied, sounding

Waverly wants to see me," Lemira

"I'll go with you he offered, despite the risk of Mrs. Waverly recognizing him. He didn't want Lemira to face

interest is in me. If anything comes up,

long, searching look.

the room with her phone in hand, while

Lemira stepped out and took the elevator down,

Langston, fancy seeing you here.

Lemira was with. After all, Bistrova wasn't just any

"Yes, I'm here