When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 1070

With the other brothers' careers either struggling or destroyed, Asher's corporate empire was the only one limping along, while Rowan's medical empire was practically untouchable.

Asher was absolutely certain Rowan would never willingly hand over the massive fortune and status he had spent years building.

Rowan's expression remained eerily calm. "If it meant earning my sister's forgiveness, all the money and power in the world is meaningless. If I could, I'd carve out my own heart and give her my life."

The raw, fanatical devotion in Rowan's voice sent a shockwave through the brothers.

Asher stared at him, utterly bewildered. "When did you get so attached to her? Ever since you moved out, you barely came home and never even bothered to call her."

Asher felt that Rowan's sudden obsession was entirely out of proportion.

Rowan's gaze was completely devoid of emotion. "No matter what happened, she is my one and only sister. We were close when she was little. Have you all gone completely amnesiac?"

A suffocating silence fell over the group.

Asher eyed Rowan with deep suspicion. "Did you do something unforgivable to her behind our backs? Why else would you be so desperate to pay her back in blood?"

Asher thought he had Rowan figured out. The man was a clinical, emotionless genius who had spent years isolated in a lab.

For someone that detached to suddenly display such terrifying devotion... something was deeply wrong.

The moment those words left Asher's mouth, Rowan's demeanor snapped.

He lunged forward, grabbing Asher violently by the lapels. "What gives you the right to judge me? Have you forgotten the years of hell you personally put her through?"

The sudden, explosive rage from the usually stoic Rowan caught everyone completely off guard.

Lucian quickly intervened, trying to pry Rowan's hands off. "Rowan, calm down! We're literally at the courthouse."

All geniuses were fundamentally unstable. It was probably that very isolation and madness that allowed Rowan to thrive at The Aether Research Facility and reach his current god-like status in the medical field.

Remembering that his crucial deal with the PZ Group relied entirely on Rowan's goodwill, Asher adjusted his cuffs. "Fine. As the eldest, I'll be the bigger person and let it slide."

As they approached the entrance, they spotted Lemira deep in conversation with Sebastian Bennett.

Catching sight of the brothers, Lemira's face instantly went blank. "Sebastian has some strict instructions for you before we go in," she said flatly.

Sebastian efficiently rattled off a list of legal protocols to ensure none of the brothers managed to accidentally sabotage the proceedings.

Once the business was out of the way, Sebastian's tone shifted to dripping sarcasm. "So, why did you freeze up when the reporters cornered you just now? Were you too terrified to tell the truth?"

Asher's face flushed with immediate outrage. "What the hell does that mean? Did you orchestrate that ambush?"