Chapter 673
Lemira noticed the troubled look on Evelina’s face and a thoughtful glint appeared in
her eyes.
She had just made things a little more difficult for the “two-faced” girl.
Now, embezzling the company funds wouldn’t be so easy. Evelina would have to find another way.
That meant she would have to involve more people to help her.
And that would make it easier for Lemira to investigate.
Lemira stood up and left without eating. The thought of breakfast made by that girl was enough to kill her appetite.
After Lemira left, Evelina glanced regretfully at the bowl of porridge next to Lemira’s empty seat. She had spat in it several times.
And that bitch Lemira hadn’t even taken a single bite!
Just one more week, and she wouldn’t have to endure the Langstons’ condescension any longer.
Lemira returned to the university, where Stella was also back in their dorm room. Lemira noticed Stella seemed down. “What’s wrong p>
“It’s nothing. I’m just realizing that all the supposed kindness my relatives showed me in the past came with strings attached p>
A trace of sadness filled Stella’s eyes.
She had thought that after she had embarrassed Edith, her other relatives and friends would take her side. But all they wanted to do was introduce her to other
men.
It was as if her not getting married was a cardinal sin.
Stella knew they were after the shares and assets in her name.
They pushed her to go on dates and to invest in businesses they recommended.
Stella wasn’t naive; she knew what their motives were. But seeing it all so clearly now left her feeling cold.
After listening, Lemira was silent for a moment. “I heard you have a stepmother and a half-brother living abroad p>
“Yes. My brother isn’t well. Edith
forced them to leave, claiming they couldn’t usurp my status. Now understand. Edith wanted everything I was set to inherit. By driving away my stepmother and little brother, she could control me p>
Stella’s mood was low.
Oanice, hearing the story, was furious. “How can people like that exist? From now on, you have to be strong and independent. Don’t let them take advantage of you ever again p>
Stella nodded. “That’s what I was thinking p>
Lemira offered a small smile. “When you become strong enough that they don’t dare to look down on you, none of this will be a problem anymore p>
Stella quickly composed herself and looked at Lemira. “What about you? Edith must have told Asher that we conspired together. Has he given you any trouble p>
“He has, but he still wants me to help you two get back together, so he doesn’t dare do too much to me p>
Oanice snorted. “Your Asher sure has some nerve. Shameless p>
Stella looked at Lemira seriously. “If he uses this to threaten you, I can p>
“Don’t. You don’t have to sacrifice yourself p>
Lemira cut Stella off before she could finish. She understood Stella’s situation, but she didn’t want Stella, who had just managed to break free from Asher at the banquet, to get entangled with the Langstons again because of her.
Stella’s eyes reddened. “If you ever need my help with anything, just tell me p>
“Actually, there is something you could help me with. I want to look into the Sinclair family p>
Lemira recounted the story of her father’s car accident. Since Stella grew up in that circle, she might know something.
Stella nodded after hearing the story. “Alright, I’ll help you see if anyone from the Sinclair family was in a car accident in Lyria back then p>
“Thank you so much p>
“You’re welcome. By the way, that auto dealership you mentioned, think I’ve heard the name before. Their mam clients are wealthy. wealthy people, and they even offer house calls for vehicle maintenance p>
Lemira was surprised. She pulled out two photographs. “Do you recognize either of them p>
One photo was of Evelina’s father, and the other was of Evelina’s father’s cousin, who worked at the dealership.