When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 232

"Shh! Keep it down."

Lemira tugged at Orion's hand, gingerly hiding behind a large decorative vase.

Orion obediently stayed by her side, shaking his head towards the guard lurking in the shadows.

Lemira whispered, "Didn't you know that the Everhart heir is dining in that private room over there?"

A teasing smile flicked across Orion's eyes, "So?"

Lemira turned to him, feeling a bit helpless, "Didn't Thaddeus tell you on the phone why you're supposed to be here? This is a golden opportunity."

"What golden opportunity?"

"An opportunity to discuss an investment with the Everhart heir, of course. I absolutely can't let the Langstons get there first."

Orion smiled, "Don't worry. The Everhart Group will invest."

"Why are you so sure? Did you already meet with the Everhart heir or something?"

Orion coughed, a tad guiltily, "Yeah, I met him."

"And? How did it go?"

"Not bad."

"But I heard the Everhart heir is tough to deal with, probably very picky. I'm surprised you managed to strike a deal with him so quickly."

Orion furrowed his brows slightly, "Who told you he's tough to handle?"

"Everyone says so. And I actually caught a glimpse of him just now."

Orion's heart skipped a beat. He observed her expression closely, probing, "You saw him clearly?"

That shouldn't be the case. If Lemira had seen him clearly, she wouldn't be acting like this!

"Not really. His towering guard mostly blocked my view. I only saw a side profile through a crack."

"So, you didn't get a good look at his face?"

Orion kept his composure, "Are you hungry?"

"A bit. Let's go then. It seems the Everhart heir has cleared the place out. We better not stick around and be a nuisance."

Lemira was quite self-aware. Right now, she’s more interested in grabbing a meal with Orion.

Orion glanced at her, "How's the new house treating you?"

"It's alright. How about we go back and have dinner there? You can help me celebrate. Consider it a housewarming of sorts?"

"Sounds good."

Orion was thinking of how to avoid being recognized. Going to her newly purchased house seemed like the safest bet. He wasn't quite ready to let Lemira know his true identity!

As they headed towards the elevator to leave, a middle-aged man suddenly approached them, "Mr. Everhart, long time no see!"

Lemira turned in surprise. What did this man just call Orion? Mr. Everhart?