When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 708

She walked straight over and got into the car, bending down as she entered.

Turning her head, she saw Orion in a deep navy suit, every button fastened with precision. His sleeves were casually rolled up, revealing a luxury watch on his wrist.

Lemira smiled. “I've never seen you dressed like this before.”

“Dressed like this?”

He glanced at her. “This is just my usual work attire. Besides, do you really think I need to dress up?”

Lemira glanced at his sharply defined profile. “Fair point. With looks like yours, you could probably make it as a celebrity.”

“Think this face could help me win a girlfriend, too?” Orion countered, his gaze fixed on her.

Lemira avoided his eyes. “So, what’s your plan for the Langston Group?”

“I could crush them with hardly any effort. But didn’t you say we should keep them around a little longer? Mrs. Waverly already arranged dinner with me tonight through my mother, probably to talk about this. I’ll put everything on you—Asher will come to you for answers.”

“I understand. I’ll head back to the Langston Estate tonight.”

She caught the concern in his eyes. “I’m just going back to enjoy the show. After all, the real power’s in my hands now. I might as well return to the Langston family and let them think they have the upper hand for a while. If we’re acting, let’s go all in—stir things up and let them bask in their own pride a little longer.”

The higher they soar, the harder they’ll fall.

A ghost of a smile played at Orion’s lips. “If Asher had any sense, he’d be worshipping you by now.”

“Well, I have you to thank for that, Mr. Everhart.”

“That’s the second time you’ve thanked me. Aren’t you going to think about how to repay me?”

Orion turned toward her, looking at her intently.

Lemira found his gaze a bit overwhelming. She cleared her throat. “I could buy you lunch today.”

“I was the one who invited you today. Next time—you owe me a meal. Don’t forget.”

Lemira nodded. “Alright, I won’t forget.”

At that moment, the car stopped outside a restaurant.

Orion opened the door for her. “This place is pretty good. You should give it a try.”

“No, it’s not. You just failed to raise your daughter properly. Haven’t you heard? Spoil a child, and you ruin them. This time it’s an ankle monitor—next time, who knows, maybe prison.”

Mrs. Amelia looked ready to strike, but Sophia stopped her, turning instead to Lemira. “Ms. Langston, since you’re so tough, let’s hope the day never comes when you need help from the Sinclair family.”

“Don’t worry. That day will never come.”

Orion walked over, glancing at the Sinclairs. “Lemira has no reason to ask you for anything. Let’s go.”

Sophia’s face went ghostly pale, her eyes filling with tears. “Orion, is she really that important to you?”

Her voice trembled with emotion. Watching Orion defend Lemira hurt more than anything else.

But Orion didn’t look back. He simply took Lemira and walked out of the restaurant.

Mrs. Amelia supported her daughter tenderly. “Don’t be upset, honey. Those two could never end up together.”

Tears welled in Sophia’s eyes. “Mom, you’re lying to me.”

“I’m not lying. The Everhart family was responsible for Lemira’s parents’ deaths!”