Chapter 702
Even now, she couldn’t bring herself to accept what was happening.
The man who used to be a penniless school doctor had suddenly become the heir to the Everhart family-the most powerful family in Orvin!
Did this mean Lemira was about to live her own real-life Cinderella story?
Why her? What made Lemira so special?
Evander immediately lost his nerve. “Asher, what are we supposed to do now p>
He never would have guessed that Lemira’s broke boyfriend actually came from such a powerful background!
There was no way the Langston family could afford to cross the Everharts now.
“How should I know? All these years I’ve busted my ass for the Langston family, and what do I have to show for it?” Asher was on the verge of breaking down.
There wasn’t a single person in the family who could actually help him; they were all just holding him back.
Mrs. Waverly stepped forward and addressed Orion, “My people have already taken care of everything. Nothing that happened tonight will get out. I’ll be leaving now p>
Mrs. Waverly realized that, after tonight, there was no way to turn things around. She needed to start distancing herself from the Langstons.
As soon as Mrs. Waverly left, another group of people entered the room.
Debby walked straight up to Lemira and Orion. “We’ve secured the premises, Mr. Everhart. What are your instructions p>
Orion finally turned, resting his hands gently on Lemira’s shoulders. “It’s over now p>
Lemira reached up and wiped a smear of blood from his cheek. She’d never expected Orion to be so fierce when he fought.
He took her hand in his. “Did I scare you p>
“No. But when you first taught me boxing, you said you were just an amateur. Do amateurs usually have skills like that p>
After she finished speaking, Lemira turned to face the Langstons.
She walked over to Asher. “My sweet, naïve Asher, what are you thinking now? Just
a moment ago, you were poking the heir to Orvin’s most powerful family in the chest, calling him a nobody p>
Asher stumbled back a few steps, pain shooting through his broken arm.
He gritted his teeth. “So now it’s your turn to laugh at me, huh, you brat p>
“That’s why I always say: you never know who will come out on top until the very end p>
Lemira glanced at the prosthesis on Evander’s leg. “The ones being thrown out now are you—not me! And without Mrs. Waverly’s investment, how long do you really think you’ll last p>
With such a terrible product and no funds, the Langston Group’s latest project was destined for disaster.
Asher staggered back, humiliated and resentful.
Evander, unable to hold back, stepped forward. “Lemira, you can’t possibly be this heartless to your own family, can you p>
“Family? Do you really think you deserve to call yourselves that p>
Lemira’s eyes were full of mockery. “Weren’t you all just ganging up on me, trying to kick me out p>
Evander had nothing left to say.
Just then, Evelina approached, her tone syrupy sweet. “Lemmy, now that you have Mr. Everhart backing you, your life is so much better. All we can do is envy you and ask for your help Why do you have to be so ruthless p>
A cold smile curled on Lemira’s lips. “Oh? So you want to beg me for help p>
Evelina nodded eagerly, then walked over to Orion, her eyes soft and full of calculated charm. “Mr. Everhart she said in a gentle, delicate voice, “you and I have known each other for a while now. Lemmy is still Langston. If the Langston Group goes bankrupt, that wouldn’t do her
the
any favors, either p>
Lemira watched Evelina act the demure damsel in front of Orion, those restless eyes of hers practically glued to him.
Lemira’s anger surged.
She strode forward. “But if the Langston family doesn’t go bankrupt, what good does that do me p>
“There are still benefits,” Evelina
replied, flicking her hair in a way that
made Lemira’s skin crawl. “After all
Mr. Everhart comes from such
an
prestigious family. If your own background looks too shabby in
Comparison, it wouldn’t reflect well,
would it p>
The next moment, the two-faced girl looked up at him with a sweet, submissive
expression and simpered, “Mr. Everhart, don’t you think I’m right p>