When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 401

Lemira couldn't help but scoff when she spotted Evelina eyeing Matthew as if he was the golden ticket to a better life.

So she wants to climb the social ladder now? Lemira deliberately kept her distance. "We're not exactly close, you know."

Evelina's face faltered, painting a picture of sorrow. "Lemmy, we've grown up together, even though I was only adopted. Even if you hate me, I've always seen you as my own sister."

Lemira's lips twitched in annoyance. Here we go again with the drama.

Evelina, having played her victim card, then turned to Matthew. "Mr. Everhart, I'm sorry you had to see this. Lemmy always thinks I'm after her brother, but that's not true."

Matthew raised an eyebrow. "If Lemira doesn't like you, maybe you should take the hint and keep your distance."

He had made up his mind; if his sister-in-law didn't like this woman, neither did he.

Evelina's face stiffened, surprised by Matthew's blunt dismissal.

Damn it, why wasn't her usual tactic working on him?

Lemira watched Evelina, barely hiding her amusement. "Did you really think you could fool everyone like you did the Langstons?"

Evelina struggled to maintain her façade in front of Matthew. "Lemmy, Lucian is in ICU, and Alaric's been detained. His team is on the brink of disbandment, facing a massive penalty for breaching their sponsorship contract. Don't you care about your family at all?"

She aimed to tarnish Lemira's image in front of Matthew, refusing to let Lemira outshine her.

Lemira snorted. "I've cut ties with the Langstons a long time ago."