When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 834

Here is the revised translation, carefully adjusted for accuracy, emotion, and fluency, with consideration for cultural nuance and expressiveness for an American readership:

---

"If you wanted to know what happened all those years ago, you could've just asked me. Why sneak around to meet with the Sinclair family? Isn't this just you giving yourself away?"

Lemira's accusation was sharp, leaving Asher feeling embarrassed. "Lemira, this is none of your business!"

"You think I want to get involved? But if you’re planning some disgusting deal to make peace with the Sinclairs, then I have to step in."

Lemira was furious. "Asher, weren't you the one who always went on about how someone once saved our parents’ lives? Haven’t you spent years bringing up their deaths every chance you get? And now you turn around and make a deal with the Sinclairs, just for money? I didn't expect you to be such a phony hypocrite!"

"Lemira, shut up! I only met with the Sinclairs. There was no talk of reconciliation!"

Of course, Asher wouldn't admit the truth now.

He was deeply annoyed with Lemira. Did she have to be so relentless—was she really going to embarrass him like this?

He was her brother, Asher!

Nearby, Sophia watched the siblings argue, the faintest smile flickering in her eyes. This was exactly the result she'd hoped for.

Sophia quickly stepped in to mediate. “There’s no need to argue. Lemira, you really have the wrong idea about Asher. He’s only here to find out what really happened back then.”

Lemira shot her a glare. “The check’s still right there on the table. Who do you think you’re fooling?”

“Ms. Langston, the check is a gesture of good faith from the Sinclairs. It’s true I came to Asher in hopes of a settlement, but he didn’t agree to anything. There’s no reason for you to suspect him like this—you’re brother and sister, after all.”

Sophia had already done her homework on the Langston siblings.

She knew the Langston family, under the mistaken belief that Evelina’s father saved Lemira’s life, had treated their adopted daughter even better than their own biological child.

It was no secret Lemira had a shaky relationship with her older brothers because of that.

Sophia saw this as her opportunity.

VERIFYCAPTCHA_LABELVerify