When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 868

"Drop the act. Where is Stella?"

"How would I know where Stella is?"

Mrs. Waverly was determined to deny everything. She had sunk a fortune into Asher's project. If she didn't get a return on her investment, how was she supposed to justify the loss to the rest of the family?

Lemira furiously shattered the cup Mrs. Waverly was holding. "Don't think I don't know about the shady deals between you and Asher. What you're doing is illegal."

"Oh, so Ms. Langston knows it's illegal. Yet Mrs. Amelia has been locked up by you people for so long."

Hearing that, Lemira's expression immediately shifted to high alert.

"What, are you surprised I know about that?"

Lemira straightened her posture. It wasn't actually that surprising. Everyone in the Sinclair family knew.

It wouldn't be hard for Mrs. Waverly to dig up that information.

Mrs. Waverly continued, "Ms. Langston, this is our family business. I suggest you stay out of it. See her out!"

"Are you threatening me?"

"Take it however you like. You might be young, and you might think you can do whatever you want just because you have someone powerful backing you. But if you don't want to drag Orion Everhart into unnecessary trouble, I strongly advise you to keep your mouth shut!"

Mrs. Waverly's threat was crystal clear.

Lemira was practically vibrating with rage. She gritted her teeth. "I won't let this go."

Lemira turned and stormed out.

Mrs. Waverly shot a contemptuous glare at her retreating back. "Such pathetic behavior. I have no idea what Orion sees in her."

Asher stepped out from the hallway shadows. "My sister has always been fiercely capable."

Lemira's brilliance was something he could no longer deny, no matter how hard he tried.

Thinking about it filled Asher with crushing regret.

If he hadn't treated Lemira so horribly because of Evelina, they wouldn't have become sworn enemies.

If they still had a good relationship, Orion would have definitely bailed the Langston Group out just for Lemira's sake.

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