When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 784

Evelina looked at Evander with pleading eyes. “Evander, I really know I was wrong. Can’t we just try to live a good life together from now on?”

Right now, Evander was the only one who could possibly save her.

Evander relished Evelina’s desperation, only then turning his gaze to Asher. “Asher, Evelina only did what she did because her father threatened her. If you’re looking for someone to blame, go after the Sinclair family. What’s the point of targeting Evelina?”

Lemira scoffed as she walked over. “Evelina embezzled funds—a huge amount. That alone is an offense that starts at ten years in prison. And on top of that, she covered up for a murderer. With both crimes combined, she’s looking at more than a decade behind bars.”

Evelina’s face went white with fear. “Why do you have to push me to the edge?”

Lemira raised her hand and slapped her. “Because your whole family is despicable. You and your father got my parents killed, and after all these years living off the Langston family, you thought you could get away without ever paying a price?”

“But it wasn’t like I begged to join the Langston family! You were the ones who brought me here. None of this is my fault!” Evelina protested bitterly. “What does all this have to do with me? I’m innocent!”

“Let’s call the police. Whether you’re innocent or not, the investigation will make it clear.”

“No, you can’t call the police!” Evelina clung to Evander, tears streaming down her face.

Evander shot Lemira a look. “Alright, it’s not even your money that she took. Who are you to say anything?”

Lemira nodded. “Fair enough. You have a point.”

She sat back on the sofa and stayed quiet.

Asher gave Evander a cold look. “Call the police.”

“Asher, you are not calling the police.”

“If we don’t, are you going to make up for the missing money?” Asher pressed Evander. “You’ve lost your mind. I’ll never let a woman as vicious as Evelina get anywhere near the Langston family again!”

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