When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 1027

Orion stared the Langston brothers down, his voice cold and unwavering. "If Lemira had a choice, she would never go with any of you."

There was no way in hell he was handing her over to this family.

Rowan Langston met Orion's hostility with icy professionalism. "Mr. Everhart, we are her legal family and her recognized guardians."

"Exactly," Caspian chimed in. "If she needs emergency surgery right now, we're the ones who have to sign the consent forms."

Thaddeus Draven let out a dark scoff. "Sign what? Her do-not-resuscitate order?"

Rowan snapped. He grabbed Thaddeus by the collar, his eyes burning with sudden, unhinged fury. "What did you just say? Say it to my face!"

Thaddeus blinked, genuinely caught off guard by the usually stoic researcher's violent reaction.

Orion's tone dropped to a dangerous octave. "You think you can take her from me? If I hadn't given the order, none of you would have even made it through the lobby doors tonight."

It was a blatant display of absolute dominance.

Sensing the imminent explosion, Lucian Langston quickly stepped between them. "Everyone, back off. We are all here because we care about Lemira's safety. Rowan, let him go."

Rowan slowly released his grip, smoothing out his own jacket with a rigid glare. "What the hell does the Everhart family think they are?"

Orion didn't even blink. "Not much. Just a hell of a lot more powerful than the Langstons."

Lucian turned to Rowan, keeping his voice level. "Rowan, the Everhart Medical Center is top-tier. Even if you wanted to transfer her, you aren't going to find a better facility tonight. Why are you pushing for this?"

Rowan scowled. "She needs a pulmonary lavage. The chemical solvents they use here are subpar."

Director Harrison looked deeply offended. "Excuse me, Mr. Langston? We use the most advanced medical-grade formulas available. They are supplied directly by VitaLife Pharmaceuticals. There is nothing superior on the market."

Rowan's lips curled into a sneer of pure arrogance. "Those are obsolete prototypes."

Lucian quickly turned to the director to mediate. "It's actually his formula. Rowan is the lead developer of those exact medications."

The director froze, momentarily stunned by the revelation.

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