Chapter 711
Not even Lemira had expected things to unfold so perfectly—perhaps even fate itself had finally had enough.
Evander jabbed a finger at Lemira, shouting, “You did that on purpose, didn’t you p>
Lemira looked at him, feigning innocence. “I didn’t do anything on purpose. That’s just karma doing its job p>
Evelina clutched her face, suddenly realizing her jaw was off-kilter.
She screamed, “Lemira, you’ve ruined my face p>
Lemira shot her a glance. “Didn’t you say you never had any cosmetic work done? So what’s that implant in your chin-were you born with it p>
Evelina burst into tears. “Asher, look at Lemira! If my face is ruined, how am I supposed to appear in commercials or interviews p>
“No need to worry. Once the official statement about your plagiarism goes out tomorrow, your career will be over anyway. You won’t have to worry about commercials ever again p>
Asher massaged his temples, speaking through clenched teeth. “Mrs. Waverly already set up a meeting with the Everhart family. Do you really think the Orvin heir would risk offending the Waverlies for you p>
“If you’re not worried, then why did you call and text me, begging me to come back and talk p>
“Lemira, the circles of the elite are complicated. All they care about is profit. Even if that heir is fond of you, he can’t go up against his whole family for your sake p>
Lemira’s lips curled into a faint smile. “Don’t try to fool me with that. The company is co-owned by Orion and Thaddeus-I hold a stake as the tech lead. Mrs. Waverly used illegal means to compete. Do you really think the Everharts care more about their relationship with the Waverlies than their own interests p>
Asher was suddenly at a loss for words.
His tone softened considerably. “So, what do you want to do p>
“Just do what needs to be done. ‘To the victor go the spoils’—didn’t you teach me that, Asher p>
Lemira stood her ground, unwavering.
Evelina’s sobs only grew louder beside them. “Asher, my face hurts so much p>
Evander, limping badly, chimed in, “Asher, shouldn’t you be taking Eve to the hospital p>
Asher immediately arranged for a car to take Evelina to the hospital, and Evander followed in his wheelchair.
He shot Lemira a reproachful look. “Lemira, I know you can handle yourself, but did you really have to go that far p>
“Are you blind? Evander was about to hit me. None of you ever treated me like a real person anyway p>
There was a cold sarcasm in Lemira’s eyes.
Asher fell silent. “Evander’s behavior
has always been outrageous. Hete obsessed
any
with Evelina-I can’t talk
sense into him. Content,
“But you also agreed to fabricate
their romance for publicity,
you? Don’t pretend, we both.
profit is what you value Je
Lemira’s words cut straight to the point, exposing Asher’s true nature.
The two sat in a heavy silence, the restaurant growing quieter by the minute.
Halfway through the meal, Asher received a call from Mrs. Waverly.
He glanced at his phone and stepped outside to answer.
Lemira watched him leave, just as she received a message from Orion.
He wrote: [The plan is on track p>
Lemira replied with an “OK” emoji. At that moment, Asher came back inside, his expression grim.
Lemira pretended not to notice and continued eating.
As she set her chopsticks down and prepared to leave, Asher called after her,
just tell me what afte
want. Name your terms p>
Lemira looked up. “I want to see you all ruined and disgraced p>
With that, she headed upstairs, unconcerned with Asher’s reaction.
She couldn’t give in too easily; she knew Asher would never back down without a
fight.
She was waiting to see what he’d be willing to offer to satisfy her.
Around eleven that night, she saw headlights flicker outside.
Lemira guessed it was Evelina and Evander returning, but she stayed quietly in her room.