When They Beg, I Rise!

As Lemira finished speaking, she noticed Evelina's face turning pale, caught in a mix of shock and fear.

With a dramatic sigh, Lemira lamented, "Juggling two relationships? Sooner or later, it's bound to crash down."

"That's nonsense! Evelina isn't like that," Evander immediately protested, glaring at Lemira. "You're just jealous that Eve has so many admirers, all more successful than your broke boyfriend. Did you really think I'd fall for your tricks?"

Lemira, incredulous, retorted, "Me? Stirring up trouble?"

"Exactly. I'm aware of Dorian's existence, one of Eve's admirers," Evander shot back.

With a hint of sarcasm, Lemira replied, "We all know that Evelina and Dorian are more than just that. They're an item."

"That's right," chimed in Alaric. "Evelina and Dorian have been together since they graduated high school."

Evander turned to Evelina, bewildered. "Eve, what's going on here?"

They claimed Evelina was involved with Dorian, but she had never said that to him.

would snoop around Lemira for information and then spill the beans about her engagement plans. She had barely managed to

ashen as she faced Evander, "Evander, I never officially dated Dorian. He's

now was out of the question. Evander would be

her pleading eyes to Asher, "Asher, I

looked at Evelina intently, "So

that Evelina had lied

Evelina lowered her head, remaining

said, "Asher, I know you're ambitious, but you

use Eve to make connections with rich heirs. It'll

into anything!" Asher snapped, infuriated by the accusation. Evelina had always been the one looking to

Evelina quickly interjected, "Evander, this isn't Asher's fault. We can't afford to offend the Draven family, so I had to play

I believe

couldn't help but laugh, "Evelina, please. How many times

And you're

You think Eve's like you, settling