Lemira couldn’t help but feel a surge of satisfaction as she watched Asher fuming in front of her. There was something oddly gratifying about seeing him lose his cool. Upon hearing her words, Asher exploded, Lemira, you dare make me beg you?!
Why
not?
I’m your brother, Asher!
His eyes were bloodshot, his chest heaving with each breath, a mix of shock and disappointment directed at Lemira. She had actually made him beg.
Lucian stepped in, trying to calm the storm, Asher, take a breather, man!
I can’t just ‘take a breather’! Do you have any idea what it took to build The Langston Group?
Asher was livid, pointing a finger at Lucian, All these years, I hustled alone, enduring so much, making money to support all of you. And this is how you repay me?
Lucian hesitated, then said, Asher, if you want Lemmy’s help, maybe try asking nicely, instead of treating her like an enemy.
Be nice? After what she did?
Asher was furious, turning to Lemira, I poured my heart and soul into that company. You once lived a life of luxury because of it!
Lemira scoffed, You’re really putting a big hat on me, Mr. Asher. Maybe you should just sell hats. Who knows? You might strike it rich.
Lucian, ever the peacemaker, interjected, Lemmy, can you just… not?
Why should I?
Lemira stood her ground, You guys stormed into the company with accusations, claiming I embezzled from The Langston Group. You didn’t trust me. Now, after I’ve proven myself, you’re trying to pin this on me? Lucian, attempting diplomacy, replied, It’s our fault for not trusting you. I’m sorry, okay?
And what’s your apology worth? Is saying ‘sorry’ supposed to be some big achievement?
Lemira’s tone was ice cold.
Asher, unable to stand it any longer, pointed at Lemira, Lucian already apologized. What more do you want?
If apologies are so powerful, then I apologize for my earlier actions, Lemira’s tips curled in a cold smirk But I’m under no obligation to fix the system. After all, I’ve already said sorry. What more could you possibly want?
Moral blackmail was something she had mastered long ago.
Asher was so angry he could feel his temples throbbing, yet he couldn’t find the words to argue back, his frustration boiling inside. Lucian gave a bitter smile, Lemmy, did I mess up again?
Why could he never get it right? Why did he always end up making Lemira angry? He just wanted to mend their sibling relationship. Lemira glared at Lucian coldly, You did nothing wrong. Just keep doing what you’re doing. No one’s forcing you to change. But that’s not fair to you.
Wasn’t it their favoritism and neglect that drove Lemira to leave in the first place?
Lemira replied coldly, I’ve already cut ties with the Langston family. You don’t need to pretend to change for me.
Asher’s secretary interjected
anxiously Boss, the data leak has
started We need to act fast to
prevent it, or our secrets will be
exposed, and we’ll be ruined
Asher realized the gravity of the situation.
He couldn’t afford to waste time.
His voice hoarse with anger, he turned to Lemira, What will it take for you to fix the system? Lemira lifted her eyelids slightly, I’ve already said what I had to say. I don’t repeat myself. The thought of begging her was unbearable for Asher.
Lucian looked at Lemira, Lemmy,
please. This company is Asher’s et
life’s work, and it was our parents’ legacy. Can you really stand by and watch it fail?
Lemira’s expression remained unyielding, Wasn’t our parents’ company declared bankrupt and liquidated?
After their parents passed, everyone around them changed, and the company eventually went under.
True, it was liquidated. But there was a branch in Orvin, and Asher built everything from there.