When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 863

Lemira hadn't been in contact with the Langstons for the past few days.

Ever since Evelina had slipped right through their fingers, Lemira wanted absolutely nothing to do with that family.

Just looking at them made her seethe.

They were a bunch of idiots being played for fools by Evelina.

Now, hearing her colleagues say the Langston Group was on the verge of bankruptcy was a bit surprising, but not entirely unexpected.

After all, Evelina had swindled a massive sum of money. There was no way Asher could come up with millions of dollars on such short notice. It was only a matter of time before everything fell apart.

While Lemira was lost in thought, she felt Orion's gaze on her.

What was that look supposed to mean?

She didn't feel sorry for them at all. The Langston Group was reaping exactly what Asher had sown.

Thaddeus tapped the table. "What's the situation over at the Langston Group?"

Actually, Thaddeus already knew the details, but he deliberately had his staff say it out loud so Lemira could hear.

"Word is they are severely short on cash. The PZ Group has been constantly pushing for progress, threatening to demand heavy compensation according to the contract if they fail."

"We were thinking we could strike while the iron is hot. Force the Langstons to sell the project to us, and we'd eliminate a competitor in the process."

Thaddeus chuckled. "Buying it would cost a fortune."

"True, it's not cost-effective. It might be better to just let them collapse. We'd still lose a competitor."

Everyone chimed in on the discussion.

Lemira also felt that spending money to buy it was unnecessary. Furthermore, Asher would never sell—especially not to the Maple Group.

She knew Asher's stubborn temper all too well.

After the meeting, Lemira went into the office.

Thaddeus spoke first, "Lemon, what's your take?"

"I don't think we need to waste our money. The Langston Group was never going to be a real threat to us anyway."

Lemira sounded completely confident.

Thaddeus smiled, glancing between the two of them. "I just remembered something I have to take care of. Let me go make some arrangements."

Orion's voice was low and husky. "No one will see, and no one is going to come in."

He had missed her.

If Thaddeus were coming back, he would definitely knock first.

Lemira, blushing deeply, pushed him away. "Still, no."

Orion's gaze turned somber. "Why? We kissed last night. Why not today?"

He had barely slept the night before. He had never realized how agonizing a long, sleepless night could be.

Hearing the man's blunt words made Lemira's ears burn red. "Last night was last night. Today is today. It's different."

She tried to slip away, but Orion pulled her firmly into his arms, refusing to let go. "Explain it to me. How is it different?"

Lemira thought of what Stella had said about Mrs. Amanda being sick, but she didn't know how to bring it up.

Orion instantly saw the conflict in her eyes. He leaned down to meet her gaze levelly. "Tell me the truth. What's wrong?"

Had something happened last night that he didn't know about?