When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 540

Asher's face flushed with anger, turning a shade of crimson as intense emotions surged within him. For a moment, he was at a complete loss for words.

Lemira paid him no mind and instead walked out of the lounge with Orion by her side.

Lucian considered following them, but with Asher having fainted from anger, he had no choice but to stay behind and care for him.

Outside, Lemira glanced over the lively charity event. "What brings you here?" she asked Orion.

"I was concerned, so I decided to come and see how things were going," he answered, carefully examining her expression. Despite her usual composed demeanor, he couldn't shake off a sense of unease.

He couldn't resist inquiring, "What's your plan regarding the foundation?"

Lemira gave a light shrug, a mischievous smile tugging at her lips. "I was acting. The more I pretend to be reluctant, the more Evelina will trust my words."

She secretly hoped Evelina would make a move on the funds raised today.

Orion had suspected as much, though he had been too distracted by other concerns to fully realize it earlier.

"Today, two prominent society ladies attended, Mrs. Amanda and Mrs. Grace Draven. Likely here out of respect for the Waverlies."

Lemira suddenly turned to him, curiosity in her eyes. "I realized today that I’ve seen Mrs. Amanda at the hospital once. Do you remember?"

Orion's expression grew slightly awkward. "I remember."

"She was with me in the elevator, seemed like she was avoiding someone. As soon as we stepped out, she bolted."

At the time, Lemira hadn't given it much thought, but now it seemed peculiar.

Orion felt like a tightrope walker, precariously balanced over a deep chasm. His stepmother had discovered Lemira was the girl from the car accident years ago, and he knew it wouldn’t remain a secret for long.

He hesitated, then asked, "Lemira, what do you think about what Asher said regarding differences in status?"

He worried she might be upset if she knew his true identity, fearing she would think he hid it from her because he suspected her of being a gold-digger.

Lemira rose on her tiptoes and placed a finger over his lips. "I don’t care."

Orion held her hand. "Please, let me explain."

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