When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 701

Lemira Langston stood rooted to the spot, staring at the man who had been the golden child since birth.

Next to her, Asher Langston’s mind went completely blank. He turned to the official who had just spoken. “What did you just say?”

Who did you say Orion Everhart was again?

Evelina Sterling said in disbelief, “He said Orion is the Everhart heir. Oh, right, they’re both Everharts.”

But how could that be?

Wasn’t Orion just some broke doctor? How could he possibly be the Everhart heir? Why would someone like that care about Lemira?

Evander Langston echoed her shock. “There are so many Everharts in the world. They can’t all be heirs, can they?”

Evelina swallowed hard. But then why was the mayor treating Orion with such respect?

Something was seriously off.

Lemira laughed out loud and walked directly to Orion’s side. “Yes, I thought it was incredible at first too.”

This man, born with every privilege in Rome, had chosen to become a school doctor.

Asher took two shaky steps back. “No way. That’s impossible!”

Evander nodded quickly. “Yeah, maybe this guy is just pretending.”

Evelina hurriedly turned to Mrs. Waverly. “But Mrs. Waverly must know the Everhart heir—she knows exactly who he is!”

Mrs. Waverly would definitely see through this lie.

Asher stared at Mrs. Waverly, demanding, “Who is this man?”

“Who is he? Didn’t you all just hear it?”

Mrs. Waverly shot Asher a look of utter disdain. “The Waverlys’ party has been going on all this time, and you haven’t heard a single rumor? I must have been blind to ever think you wouldn’t let me down. Turns out you really are just a useless freeloader!”

“What do you mean?”

“I mean you’ve been so desperate to climb your way into high society. And your own sister’s boyfriend is the Everhart heir—such a golden opportunity, and you completely missed it!”

Mrs. Waverly’s voice was biting with sarcasm. “Too bad you blew it! You kept calling him a nobody, but the real nobody here is you!”

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