Chapter 568
“Thaddeus is definitely going to clear things up with her aunt,” Orion reassured.
Lemira raised an eyebrow, puzzled. “What’s Thaddeus’s aunt got to do with this?” “Thaddeus’s aunt married into the Waverly family and now runs everything over there,” Orion explained, breaking down the Waverly family tree for her.
Lemira had always assumed Stella was the rightful heir to the Waverly legacy, but it turned out the second wife and her family had taken control of everything.
“I thought Asher had invited Stella’s stepmother today, but it turns out it’s Edith p>
“Stella’s stepmother, from what I’ve heard, comes from a modest background. She rarely socializes and spends her days at home with the kids, not involving herself in the company’s affairs—let alone Stella’s issues p>
Lemira nodded, understanding that a widowed stepmother with little influence wouldn’t have much say in Stella’s matters.
Halfway through their meal, Lemira’s phone buzzed incessantly.
She glanced at it-Asher was calling. “I bet he’s found out I’m in Bistrova too,” she said.
Orion looked at her thoughtfully. “See what he wants p>
Lemira nodded, picking up the call and putting it on speaker. Asher’s voice came through, “Lemira, I heard you’re in Bistrova. I invited Mrs. Waverly for dinner to discuss the foundation. You should join us and have a word with her p>
Talk to Mrs. Waverly? Lemira wondered what Asher was up to.
She exchanged a glance with Orion but didn’t respond immediately.
Asher continued, “Lemira, I know you’re not fond of the Langston family, but networking in Orvin can only help you. Besides, I’ve already set things up with Mrs. Waverly. You won’t need to do anything p>
Lemira could hear the imploring tone in Asher’s voice; it seemed he was the one in need of her presence.
Could it be Mrs. Waverly herself wanted to meet her?
“Alright, I’ll come over shortly,” Lemira agreed.
“Great, we’re in the private room,” Asher replied, sounding relieved as he ended the call.
“I guess Mrs. Waverly wants to see me,” Lemira mused to Orion.
Orion nodded, suspecting Thaddeus had a part in this. “I’ll go with you he offered, despite the risk of Mrs. Waverly recognizing him. He didn’t want Lemira to face any trouble alone.
“No need,” Lemira insisted. “Mrs. Waverly’s interest is in me. If anything comes up, I’ll call you p>
Orion gave her a long, searching look. “Alright, then p>
With that settled, Lemira left the room with her phone in hand, while Orion quickly contacted Thaddeus to get more details.
As Lemira stepped out and took the elevator down, she unexpectedly ran into Sophia.
Sophia’s surprise mirrored Lemira’s. “Ms. Langston, fancy seeing you here. Are you dining with friends p>
Sophia could easily guess who Lemira was with. After all, Bistrova wasn’t just any place.
Lemira admitted openly, “Yes, I’m here with my boyfriend p>
The mention of a boyfriend made
Sophia’s nails dig into her palms, the
pain spreading through her body. She had grown up with Orion ever imagining his girlfriend wouldnt be her
Noticing Sophia’s discomfort, Lemira asked, “Ms. Sinclair, are you alright p>
“I’m fine. Ms. Langston, was your relationship with your boyfriend
lave match? I’m so envious et
must be really close p>
Lemira nodded, smiling. “Yes, we are p>
Sophia could barely stand the sight of Lemira’s happiness, a sharp pang in her
heart.
In a moment of impulse, Sophia blurted out, “Do you even know who your boyfriend really is p>