When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 512

Lemira wasn't about to budge, not even an inch.

Caspian spoke up, "Evelina, Lemira just got back home. Maybe you should give her some leeway."

Lucian chimed in, "Any seat's as good as another, Evelina. How about you take this one over here?"

Evelina was on the verge of tears. In the past, she'd always snagged Lemira's spot, and her brothers had always backed her up. Never in her wildest dreams did she think she'd be the one asked to move one day.

Asher stayed silent, leaving Evelina with no choice but to grudgingly take another seat, though she simmered with resentment. Lemira noticed Evelina's unwilling expression. Good, she thought.

Before long, Zack, along with the staff, began serving dinner. As Lemira's fork clattered to the floor, she glanced at Zack, "Could you bring me a fresh set, please?"

Zack promptly obliged, returning shortly with new utensils. After taking a bite of her meal, Lemira spat it back onto her plate, "What’s going on in the kitchen? This food is atrocious. Is this your way of saying I'm not welcome back?"

Zack, taken aback, retorted, "Ms. Lemira, these dishes were prepared by the head chef. They can't possibly be bad."

"Well, they are to me."

Lemira's eyes gleamed with mockery, "Seems like you're not up to the task. Maybe it's time for a change of management."

Evelina quickly interjected, "But he's been with our family for over a decade. We’re all used to him. We can’t just replace him on a whim."

"But he went and changed the front door code without permission, altering things our parents left behind. I don't think someone like him should stay on with us."

Lemira’s resolve was clear, "I don’t want to see him here."

Asher was at a loss for words and turned to Lucian for support.

Lucian spoke, "If Lemmy’s not happy, then a change it is. But since he’s been with us for so long, it’s best he returns to his hometown, Lyria. He’s no longer needed here. What do you think, Asher?"