When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 1014

"It's not that he's afraid of dying. He just wants to take a young new wife and is desperate to feel young again," Jasper said, a hint of mockery in his eyes.

Orion looked at Jasper and spoke coldly. "We've always stayed out of each other's way. But if your father is willing to cause trouble for the sake of a woman, I'm more than happy to play along. Let's go."

"Mr. Everhart, please don't leave. I'm here to host you personally."

"You don't have the authority."

Orion had no intention of wasting his breath on someone with zero power in the family.

Sebastian stepped forward and patted Jasper on the shoulder. "Don't take it personally. These billionaires are all the same."

Jasper's face contorted in anger. "What exactly is the Everhart family playing at?"

Sebastian seamlessly slipped into the role of the good cop. "Listen, Jasper, we've worked together before. Let me give it to you straight. Mr. Everhart is very fond of the Langston girl. He's stepping in on her behalf. You need to talk some sense into your dad. It's not worth going to war with the Everharts over this."

"If my dad listened to reason, we wouldn't be in this mess. I don't get it. He used to be so sharp, but now he's letting a woman pull him by the nose."

Sebastian immediately saw an opening.

He said smoothly, "I get it. You might not be able to stop him directly, but you can pull strings behind the scenes. As long as the witness stays safe and we can get to trial to make the Sinclairs pay, Mr. Everhart might just let this slide without holding a grudge against your dad."

Jasper hesitated. "My dad hates traitors."

"You're not betraying him; you're saving him. Once he gets bored of that woman and snaps out of it, he'll realize you made the right call. He's always been hard on you. If you pull this off and earn a favor from Mr. Everhart in the process, imagine how good that would look."

Jasper nodded slowly. "Alright. Give me some time."

"Great. If your family wants to keep their hands clean, this is the perfect opportunity."

With that, Sebastian walked away. When he got downstairs, he saw Orion waiting by his car, exactly as expected.

He walked over. "I got Jasper on board. Knowing him, he'll play ball. Whatever moves they try to make, we'll know about it. Once the trial is over, all of this ends."

Orion nodded. "That pharmaceutical company... I just ran a quick check. It belongs to Rowan Langston."

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