When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 400

The Sinclairs didn't stand a chance, of course.

Michel clicked his tongue: "The whole Sinclair and Everhart saga has been buzzing around forever, yet I've never seen the Everhart guy publicly with your sister, nor has he ever acknowledged her. It's like there's nothing there, but she's acting as if they're practically engaged."

Lemira looked at Michel, surprised. Was there really such a backstory?

In her previous life, she had heard rumors about Ms. Sinclair getting engaged to the Everhart heir, but it seemed like it was never officially confirmed. It always remained just that - rumors.

Susanna was fuming: "What would a broke worker bee like you know? My future brother-in-law has been busy abroad, only recently returning to the Everhart family. Our families are about to sit down for dinner soon to discuss the engagement."

Why else would she swallow her pride and publicly apologize to Lemira?

It was all for her sister's engagement to the Everhart heir.

"Susanna, are you out of your mind? Since when did my brother agree to have dinner with the Sinclairs?"

Lemira looked up to see Matthew approaching, wearing oversized sunglasses and exuding a cool, mysterious vibe.

Was he here to set the record straight?

Upon seeing Matthew, Susanna's face soured: "It's already been discussed between our families."

"That was something my mom worked out with the Sinclairs, it's got nothing to do with my brother."

"Your mom was arranging the engagement on behalf of your brother."

"Well, then let my mom marry your sister. Since it's always been her handling the marriage talks, seems like they'd be a better match."

Matthew's bold statement shocked everyone around.

Susanna burst into tears: "Matthew, don't you dare go too far. Your mom personally arranged this engagement. Aren't you afraid of embarrassing her?"

"Well, I've been the black sheep of the family long enough, a little more embarrassment won't kill her."

She has Orion to make her proud, after all.

Susanna, unable to bear the scrutiny and unable to outwit Matthew, stormed off.

But Evelina stayed, her face alight with excitement.