Chapter 569
Lemira heard the words and felt utterly confused, like she was trying to read a map upside down.
She chuckled softly, “Ms. Sinclair, I know my boyfriend better than anyone p>
No one needed to tell her about Orion’s character. She had seen enough to make her own judgments.
Sophia had a lot she wanted to say, the truth was right there on the tip of her tongue, but she held back.
If she were to reveal Orion’s true identity, it couldn’t be done so bluntly.
Otherwise, wouldn’t it just be a gift dropped in Lemira’s lap?
Imagine any girl finding out her boyfriend is the heir to the Everhart fortune. She’d be over the moon!
At that point, Lemira would cling on even tighter.
That was far from what Sophia wanted.
Lemira watched Sophia’s expression change, “What is it you really want to say p>
“Nothing, really. I was just speaking out of turn p>
Sophia masked her intentions with a seemingly innocent gaze, but if the charity gala mishap didn’t cause Lemira any trouble, she’d have to come up with another strategy.
They stepped out of the elevator together, surprisingly heading in the same direction until they stood outside the same private dining room.
Sophia looked at her in surprise, “You’re here too p>
“Yes, what a coincidence. Are you also here to see Mrs. Waverly p>
“Indeed p>
Sophia pushed the door open and walked in, with Lemira following behind. As she entered, she noticed Asher and a distinguished-looking lady sitting at the head of the table-Mrs. Waverly, presumably.
As for Evander and Evelina, they were probably still being held up at the entrance.
Sophia moved comfortably to Mrs. Waverly’s side, engaging her in conversation like an old friend.
Lemira didn’t rush over. Without understanding Mrs. Waverly’s intentions, she preferred to keep her distance.
Asher quickly approached Lemira, whispering, “You should go over and say hello p>
Lemira replied quietly, “What’s Mrs. Waverly’s angle here p>
“No angle, really. She just wants to meet you. Go over and toast her. See how Ms. Sinclair is handling it p>
Asher seemed a bit exasperated, “You’re so assertive at home, but out here you’re hesitant p>
Lemira’s patience was wearing thin, and Asher’s eagerness to please left her uneasy.
With a look of mild disdain, she glanced at Asher.
Asher caught on, his expression hardening as he fell silent.
Finally, Mrs. Waverly turned her attention to Lemira, “Is this Ms. Langston? I’ve heard so much about you p>
Lemira lifted her glass with a smile, “Mrs. Waverly p>
“I didn’t realize you and Thaddeus were so close. He never mentioned it before p>
Mrs. Waverly’s words were probing. Thaddeus had personally called her about the foundation issue, asking her to lend a hand to Lemira and to stay out of the Langston family matters
Thaddeus wasn’t known for being this altruistic. Had he taken a liking to Lemira?
Lemira answered calmly, “Mr. Draven and I are friends p>
And that was all she said, not wanting to drag Orion into the conversation.
Mrs. Waverly seemed a bit put off. She’d asked directly, but Lemira remained tight-lipped.
Noticing the tension, Sophia quickly intervened, “Mrs. Waverly, Ms. Langston is quite straightforward, as Mrs. Amanda often says p>
“Mrs. Amanda knows Ms. Langston p>
“Yes, she does. Mrs. Amanda even vouched for Ms. Langston to get a club membership. She’s quite fond of her. But there was a
misunderstanding with a supplier at the club, which led to Ms. Langston’s removal from the Aurora Trust. Now that the supplier issue has escalated, we found out Ms. Langston was actually innocent p>
After Sophia’s explanation, Mrs. Waverly was surprised that Lemira could garner Mrs. Amanda’s support.
Out of respect for Mrs. Amanda, she decided not to make things difficult for Lemira.
Mrs. Waverly turned to Asher, “Your sister seems quite capable, having so many people willing to speak for her. So why go through all this trouble to invite me for dinner p>
Asher looked a bit awkward, “Mrs. Waverly, my sister is young and naive, and I p>