Chapter 563
Lemira felt a flicker of satisfaction as she watched Asher’s expression darken.
It seemed she had guessed right.
Back in the day, Asher had shirked responsibility for Evander’s injury by conveniently ignoring her calls.
Even though Alaric had exposed him, Asher’s stubborn nature would never let him admit it.
Now, if he wanted her to back off for Evander’s sake, to let Evelina go, surely Asher should make some sacrifices too.
Asher swallowed his frustration. “Lemira, it’s been years. Is it really necessary to keep bringing this up? I can offer you something else as compensation p>
Oh, trying to dodge the issue, is he?
“I don’t need any other compensation p>
Lemira spoke with an edge in her voice. “Mr. Asher, you always said we’re all part of the Langstons. Sacrificing a bit for family is no big deal, right? Well, now it’s your turn p>
He had been so eloquent when pushing her to make sacrifices. Now, she was curious to see if Asher could live up to his own grand words.
Asher’s grip tightened on his chair. “Haven’t I sacrificed enough for the Langston family p>
“Well, that’s what you were supposed to do,” Lemira retorted. “Besides, Evelina’s father has done a lot for the family. Sacrificing a little is nothing, right? You said it yourself, we should repay our debts p>
Asher almost choked on his own fury. He had indeed said those things but never intended to apply them to himself.
Lemira’s smile was tinged with mockery. “That’s my condition. Before the police officially investigate, you’d better give me an answer p>
With that, she turned on her heel and got into her car, leaving Asher fuming and cursing as he watched her drive away.
He was seething. “I just don’t get it. Is Lemira really my sister? Why does she always make things so difficult for me p>
Hogan, sitting in the front seat, turned around. “Boss, it wasn’t Ms. Langston who caused the trouble, but she’s the one who always has to give in. Anyone would be upset p>
Hogan had been assigned to keep an eye on Asher, ensuring he didn’t do anything harmful to Lemira.
Asher fell silent.
Hogan continued, “Boss, since Ms. Langston is your real sister, it seems a bit odd how you treat Evelina p>
“You don’t understand p>
Asher’s head throbbed at the
thought of Evelina’s situation. Somet
many years had passed and now Evander had feelings for Evelina, complicating matters further.
Lemira headed straight to the gym, changed clothes, and unleashed her frustration on a punching bag.
If it weren’t for the need to expose the people behind Evelina, she would have severed ties with the Langstons completely today.
But without pinpointing Evelina’s father, she had to bide her time.
Lemira felt stifled, her mind plagued by
es of a past life. She
couldn’t
l.ne
believe Evander actually
liked Evelina. Did Asher like her 100
“Do you want to injure yourself p>
A cool voice broke through her thoughts. Someone had stopped the punching bag.
Lemira, panting, looked up, and a wave of relief washed over her as she saw Orion. “You’re back p>
She knew Orion had been away on business and hadn’t told him about the Langston drama.
Seeing him now made her genuinely happy.
She moved forward, hugging him tightly and playfully wiping her sweat on his crisp white shirt.
Orion noticed but didn’t mind her antics.
He embraced her, and they stood in silence, savoring the peace of the moment.
Resting against him, the familiar scent of him calmed her, easing the turmoil in her mind.
She closed her eyes, the earlier chaos in her heart settling into tranquility.
She truly loved this man.
Orion felt his own spirits lift. During his trip, Lemira had never been far from his thoughts.
He had heard about the Langston situation from Debby and rushed back as soon as he could.
Yet Lemira had kept everything to herself.
He
her stubborn nature
and her determination but couldn’t help but feel a pang of concern for the burden she bore alone.