When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 555

Lemira glared at Evelina with a frosty expression, demanding, "Hand over the phone."

"No way, we can't call the cops," Evelina pleaded, turning to Asher for support. "Asher, I'm not savvy with this stuff. The suppliers said kickbacks are standard practice, but I had no idea they'd send expired products!"

Asher, his patience worn thin, slapped her across the face. "You've really let me down. Since when did the Langston family ever mistreat you?"

He was furious, feeling his reputation crumble in front of Lemira.

Through tears, Evelina insisted, "Asher, I was just momentarily foolish and got duped by the suppliers. I swear I've learned my lesson."

Asher was exasperated, "Now you realize? What about when you were pocketing kickbacks? Did it never cross your mind what would happen if this blew up?"

He ran a hand through his hair, frustrated. "Evelina, lately you’ve been nothing but trouble."

"Asher, please, just this once, help me out," Evelina begged, never expecting the suppliers would send expired tampons and leave her in such a mess.

And she certainly didn't expect Lemira to act so quickly, giving her no time to destroy any evidence.

Asher brushed her off. "The foundation's in Lemira's hands now. She's the one you need to be pleading with, not me."

This issue, unfortunately, was out of his control. Lemira had the evidence.

Looking at the 'two-faced' girl, Lemira demanded again, "Give me the phone."

Evelina bit her lip, "Lemira, we've known each other since childhood. Can't you let this slide just this once? If I'm ruined, it’ll tarnish our family's reputation too. I'll hand over the funds to you and step back, okay?"

"No way!"

Lemira snatched her phone back. The funds needed to be recovered, but she also had to keep the pressure on Evelina.

Evelina cast a desperate glance at Asher, "So that's it, Asher? Just because I'm not blood, I can't be forgiven for one mistake?"

Asher was taken aback, "Eve, what's that supposed to mean?"

"You're right," Lemira acknowledged.

Thinking it over, she decided it was best to stay at the Langston family home for a while.

She went back to school to pack, telling Janice, "I'm heading home for a few days, won’t be crashing in the dorm."

"Why would you want to go back there?" Janice asked, puzzled.

Noticing Stella was around too, Lemira decided to recount the day's drama at the club.

Janice was outraged, "No way! Evelina, that 'two-faced' girl, is something else! She skims off the top, buys expired tampons, and then Asher tells you not to report it? And expects you to clean up her mess? Unbelievable!"

"I've already reported it," Lemira assured.

"Good call. Otherwise, Asher might just cover for Evelina and leave you hanging. We need to make sure Evelina gets what she deserves this time."