Chapter 567
Lemira not only spotted Mrs. Amanda, but she also noticed that Sophia was standing right there beside her.
Orion felt a chill run down his spine the moment he heard the name.
He turned his head, and sure enough, there was his stepmother with Sophia, both appearing at the entrance of the Bistrova Café.
Orion’s gaze lingered for a moment before he turned back to Lemira. “Let’s just enjoy our meal p>
He had already made it very clear to his stepmother and Sophia. He had never agreed to the engagement with Sophia before, and now, with Lemira in his life, he certainly wasn’t going to agree.
Lemira followed Orion back into their booth.
She thought for a moment and said, “With the supplier bribery scandal, and the charity foundation led by Ms. Sinclair facing backlash, the Langston family might be in hot water p>
That’s exactly why Asher had arranged to meet with the Waverlies today for dinner.
Orion was aware of the situation. “Don’t worry. Since everyone’s getting dragged into this mess, what right do they have to look down on the foundation that Uncle and Aunt started p>
Uncle and Aunt?
Lemira glanced up at him, feeling a warm rush of gratitude.
She decided she had to introduce Orion to her parents by Christmas.
To her, the Langston family brothers weren’t really family. But Orion was different.
Orion had already figured out how to handle the situation, ensuring the foundation wouldn’t cause Lemira any trouble.
If only they could find out who was behind Evelina, he’d sort that out too.
Just then, Orion’s phone buzzed. It was Thaddeus calling.
He handed the menu to Lemira. “Pick something you like. I need to take this p>
Orion stepped out to the small balcony outside their private room, leaning on the railing. “What’s up p>
“Did you use my name again for a date at Bistrova? My aunt just called me, saving someone undermy name went there, and caused trouble for the Langston family, blocking them at the door.” ‘
Orion’s voice was icy. “They needed a little lesson p>
“Okay, but that’s not the main thing. Asher invited my aunt to Bistrova, probably to sort out the foundation’s kickback scandal. The Langston family sure stirred the pot by exposing this and made quite a enemies p>
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Orion was critical of the situation. “Ms. Waverly isn’t even your aunt’s daughter. Why is she getting involved p>
“My aunt feels for Stella. You know the Waverlies business is run by the second family now. After George and his heir passed a few years ago, only Stella and her little brother from the second wife remain. My aunt feels she has to help them out p>
Thaddeus was implying his aunt was acting out of loyalty to Stella.
Orion’s tone was indifferent. “I don’t care about that. If the Waverlies interfere with Lemira’s situation, they shouldn’t expect any mercy p>
Thaddeus paused. “What exactly happened p>
Orion gave him a brief rundown of the events.
Thaddeus cursed, “The Langston family has some nerve. To even consider someone as vicious as Evelina, they must be desperate. Alright, I’ll know how to explain this to my aunt p>
Orion hung up and returned to their booth, his sharp demeanor softened considerably.
The food had already been served.
Lemira looked up at him. “I saw you were still on the phone, so I went ahead and ordered p>
“Good, let’s eat p>
Orion sat down and began serving Lemira some food.
“Was Thaddeus calling about those two people who were blocked at the door p>
“Yeah, don’t worry. They’re not getting in p>
Lemira felt a wave of relief. “But I still wonder what the Waverlies will do. They’re likely to side with Asher p>
If the Waverlies decided to target the foundation, things could get really tricky.