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.

the beans about her engagement plans. She had barely managed to calm Dorian down, and now

I never officially dated Dorian. He's the

to this now was out of

her explanation, Evelina turned her pleading eyes to Asher, "Asher, I owe you

intently, "So you never dated

Evelina had

Evelina lowered her

Evelina, said, "Asher, I know

connections with rich heirs.

by the accusation. Evelina had always been the one looking to climb the social ladder

Asher's fault. We can't afford to offend the Draven family, so I had to play along with Dorian But there's nothing

I believe

but laugh, "Evelina, please. How many times have you

you're telling us

it. You think Eve's like you, settling for