Chapter 527
Lemira’s eyes turned icy the moment she heard those words. She couldn’t stand anyone talking about Orion like that.
She glared at Lucian. “Let me make this clear one last time: Orion is the man I love p>
“You’re too young to even know what love is,” Asher retorted, clearly frustrated that Lemira hadn’t called it quits yet. “Now that you’re in Orvin with the Langston family backing you, the man you marry will be someone from high society, not some broke school doctor p>
Lemira let out a derisive laugh. “Who I marry is none of your business p>
“Of course it is! You’re my sister, Lemira. If you tie the knot with a poor school doctor, what do you think that’ll make me look like p>
Asher had already mapped out the futures of both his sisters. Since they were staying in Orvin, marrying into wealth was the plan. It would mean a good life for them and benefits for the Langston family.
Evelina chimed in timidly, “Lemmy, Asher’s just thinking about your future. What’s the point of marrying a pauper p>
Though truth be told, Evelina would love for Lemira to end up with someone penniless, she knew the more she pushed, the more defiant Lemira would become.
Lemira shot back, her words venomous, “What, like you with Dorian? Throwing yourself at him, only to be insulted and rejected by Mrs. Grace Draven p>
Evelina’s face flushed with anger. “You’re making that up! Dorian and I are just friends p>
“Save it for the gullible. Dorian’s been bragging to his buddies about how he had you, even claiming he took your virginity p>
Asher’s temper flared, and he slapped Evelina hard across the face. “Have you no self-respect p>
Evelina was stunned, her cheek stinging, unable to believe how quickly Asher turned on her.
Asher’s face was dark with anger. “Well? Say something p>
Evelina stammered, “Asher, I—I was sweet-talked by Dorian p>
“I told you from the start, dating is fine, but don’t just jump into bed with someone. Did you even listen p>
Lemira egged things on, “Everyone knows you were chasing after Dorian, practically begging for it p>
Evelina burst into tears. “Asher, I’ll make things right with Dorian p>
Lemira mocked her, “Mrs. Grace Draven’s got two bodyguards sticking to Dorian like glue, making sure you can’t get near him. The Draven family’s made their position crystal clear.” s
Asher looked at Evelina with disappointment. “How am I supposed to plan your future now p>
Evelina shot Lemira a glare. “At least I’ve tried to do something for the family. But Lemira, as Ms. Langston, you prefer to be with a nobody school doctor p>
“Neither of you are giving me any
peace,” Asher said, rubbing his
temples in frustration. “Eve, if Dorian’s too high up the social
Letse
ladder find you someone e
from a partner family. You’ll live
comfortably p>
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Evelina was resentful. She had no desire to marry into a lesser family, but she didn’t dare protest.
Turning to Lemira, Asher continued, “And you, break up with that nobody immediately p>
“Orion’s not a nobody, and besides, I have my own money. I don’t need to marry up to improve my status. Unlike you, Asher, I’m not willing to sacrifice everything p>
Lemira was hinting at Asher’s own situation as a live-in son-in-law with the Waverlies.
Asher’s anger flared. “Lemira, say that again, I dare you p>
“I said I’m not you. I won’t sacrifice myself for an arranged marriage Being a live-in son-in-law must be tough, huh? You don’t even dare to tell the family about it!” s
Her eyes were cold, and Asher realized she wasn’t bluffing.
Asher’s eyes reddened with rage. “Everything I’ve done is for this family, to make
sure you never go hungry or worry. Was I wrong p>
“The Langston family hasn’t lacked for anything in ages. This is all about your ambition p>