Chapter 730
Damn it!
The dean quickly realized that Orion and the Langston family were at odds- apparently business rivals. Still, offending Orion for the sake of the Langstons was out of the question. After all, Orion’s connections were far more influential than anything the Langstons could offer.
Trying to defuse the situation, the dean hastily wrapped up the meeting. “That’s all for today’s forum. If there are any future events, we’ll be sure to invite everyone again p>
Evelina felt deeply unsettled.
Earlier, she’d seen people sharing posts about Lemira’s speech on Facebook. Jealousy had nearly driven her mad-she was convinced she could have been a representative speaker herself. That’s why she’d insisted that Asher bring her along today.
But with just a few words from Orion, the dean had immediately backed down.
How infuriating!
Evelina couldn’t help but glare at Lemira, her tone sharp. “Lemmy, are you worried I’d outshine you? Is that why you had Mr. Everhart block me on purpose p>
Lemira let out a cold laugh. “Do you really think I’m afraid of being upstaged by a copycat like you p>
The accusation of plagiarism made Evelina’s head spin with rage. She was about to protest when Asher quietly stopped her.
Only then did Evelina manage to compose herself. With the Everhart heir on Lemira’s side, she was untouchable for now. If they angered him, he could destroy the Langston family without a second thought.
At a critical moment like this, Evelina had no choice but to swallow her pride.
Lemira cast the Langstons a final glance before leaving. She’d thought they might have some ulterior motive for being here—but apparently, they’d only come to cause trouble.
Evelina watched as Lemira left with Orion-that golden boy walking so closely beside that wretched woman. The sight made Evelina’s stomach churn.
“Asher, look at Lemira. She’s getting more and more outrageous p>
“Just hold on for now. Wait until the company’s project succeeds, then we’ll talk. Besides, I’ve heard the old Mrs. Everhart doesn’t approve of their relationship. Lemira’s got a long road ahead of her p>
Evelina’s face twisted into a satisfied smirk. She always knew that woman would be cast aside by the Everhart family sooner or later.
“Mr. Langston, what a coincidence running into you here p>
Sophia entered with Susanna at her side. If they could form an alliance with the Langston family, they’ have a real chance to deliver fatal blow to Lemira.
Asher raised an eyebrow. The Sinclairs? So they’ve come knocking of their own accord?
Lemira and Orion went to Bistrova for dinner.
Once the food arrived, Lemira looked across the table at Orion. “Did you find anything out p>
“Let’s eat first,” he replied.
Orion served her some food, but Lemira didn’t touch it. She just gazed at him, waiting.
With a resigned sigh, Orion set down his utensils. “I heard you’ve been looking into the Sinclair family’s new energy project from years ago p>
“That’s right. I asked Stella, but since so much time has passed, she couldn’t uncover much p>
Orion explained, “Back then, there was tough competition for that project. The Langston Group-your parents-were the strongest contenders p>
“My parents?” Lemira tried to recall the Langston Group’s history. Yes, there had been something like that.
No wonder the banner with ‘new energy project’ looked so familiar.
She looked up at Orion. “So, to
secure the deal for themselves, the
Sinclair family orchestrated a car accident to kill my
parents eliminating their
competition p>
“There’s a strong possibility. At the time, the Sinclairs were facing bankruptcy. That
project was their only hope for survival p>
The Sinclairs wouldn’t have given up easily, so they took a desperate risk.
Lemira’s eyes reddened. “Then who was in the back seat of the Sinclair family’s
car p>
That day, everyone connected to Sinclairs attended the project’s
celebration banquet. It was a nee
they known advance the
Sinclairs would win the bid
So who, exactly, was in that car?