When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 567

Lemira not only spotted Mrs. Amanda, but she also noticed that Sophia was standing right there beside her.

Orion felt a chill run down his spine the moment he heard the name.

He turned his head, and sure enough, there was his stepmother with Sophia, both appearing at the entrance of the Bistrova Café.

Orion's gaze lingered for a moment before he turned back to Lemira. "Let's just enjoy our meal."

He had already made it very clear to his stepmother and Sophia. He had never agreed to the engagement with Sophia before, and now, with Lemira in his life, he certainly wasn't going to agree.

Lemira followed Orion back into their booth.

She thought for a moment and said, "With the supplier bribery scandal, and the charity foundation led by Ms. Sinclair facing backlash, the Langston family might be in hot water."

That's exactly why Asher had arranged to meet with the Waverlies today for dinner.

Orion was aware of the situation. "Don't worry. Since everyone's getting dragged into this mess, what right do they have to look down on the foundation that Uncle and Aunt started?"

Uncle and Aunt?

Lemira glanced up at him, feeling a warm rush of gratitude.

She decided she had to introduce Orion to her parents by Christmas.

To her, the Langston family brothers weren't really family. But Orion was different.

Orion had already figured out how to handle the situation, ensuring the foundation wouldn't cause Lemira any trouble.

If only they could find out who was behind Evelina, he'd sort that out too.

Just then, Orion's phone buzzed. It was Thaddeus calling.

He handed the menu to Lemira. "Pick something you like. I need to take this."

Orion stepped out to the small balcony outside their private room, leaning on the railing. "What's up?"

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