I Rise 232
Posted on March 06, 2025 ยท 1 mins read
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Chapter 232ย  โ€œShh! Keep it down.โ€ย  Lemifa tugged at Orionโ€™s hand, gingerly hiding behind a large decorative vase.ย  Orion obediently stayed by her side, shaking his head towards the guard lurking in the shadows.ย  Lemira whispered, โ€œDidnโ€™t you know that the Everhart heir is dining in that private room over there?โ€ย  A teasing smile flicked across Orionโ€™s eyes, โ€œSo?โ€ย  Lemira turned to him, feeling a bit helpless, โ€œDidnโ€™t Thaddeus tell you on the phone why youโ€™re supposed to be here? This is a golden opportunity.โ€ย  โ€œWhat golden opportunity?โ€ย  An opportunity to discuss an investment with the Everhart heir, of course. I absolutely canโ€™t let the Langstons get there first.โ€ย  Orion smiled, โ€œDonโ€™t worry. The Everhart Group will invest.โ€ย  โ€œWhy are you so sure? Did you already meet with the Everhart heir or something?โ€ย  Orion coughed, a tad guiltily, โ€œYeah, I met him.โ€ย  โ€œAnd? How did it go?โ€ย  โ€œNot bad.โ€ย  โ€œBut I heard the Everhart heir is tough to deal with, probably very picky. Iโ€™m surprised you managed to strike a deal with him so quickly.โ€ย  Orion furrowed his brows slightly, โ€œWho told you heโ€™s tough to handle?โ€ย  โ€œEveryone says so. And I actually caught a glimpse of him just now.โ€ย  Orionโ€™s heart skipped a beat. He observed her expression closely, probing, โ€œYou saw him clearly?โ€ย  That shouldnโ€™t be the case. If Lemira had seen him clearly, she wouldnโ€™t be acting like this!ย  โ€œNot really. His towering guard mostly blocked my view. I only saw a side profile through a crack.โ€ย  โ€œSo, you didnโ€™t get a good look at his face?โ€ย  Lemira shook her head, and then suddenly noticed his attire, โ€œBut the suit youโ€™re wearing is quite similar to the Everhart heirโ€™s.โ€ย  Orion calmly replied, โ€œItโ€™s easy to have similar suit colors.โ€ย  เชฌเซ‡ย  โ€œTrue, but heย  Media wear it as well as you do.โ€ย  A hint of delight appeared in his eyes, โ€œIs that a compliment? But you havenโ€™t even seen him.โ€ย  Thereโ€™s nothing to see. Someone of his stature probably leads a very lavish lifestyle. Wouldnโ€™t be surprised if he has kids from affairs scattered around.โ€ย  เฝ เฝเผ‹ เผย  Lemira had just finished her sentence when she felt a flick on her forehead.ย  Orionโ€™s gaze was meaningful, โ€œYou seem to know quite a bit about him. Even his personal life!โ€ย  โ€œIโ€™m guessing. The richer they are, especially those from wealthy families, the more flamboyant their lifestyles.โ€ย  Growing up in a wellโ€“off household herself, Lemira was quite accustomed to the lifestyles of the rich and famous.ย  Orion, for a moment, found himself at a loss for words.ย  Lemira suddenly looked around, โ€œHave you noticed how quiet it is? Thereโ€™s no one around.โ€ย  Orion kept his composure, โ€œAre you hungry?โ€ย  โ€œA bit. Letโ€™s go then. It seems the Everhart heir has cleared the place out. We better not stick around and be a nuisance.โ€ย  Lemira was quite selfโ€“aware. Right now, sheโ€™s more interested in grabbing a meal with Orion.ย  Orion glanced at her, โ€œHowโ€™s the new house treating you?โ€ย  โ€œItโ€™s alright. How about we go back and have dinner there? You can help me celebrate. Consider it a housewarming of sorts?โ€ย  โ€œSounds good.โ€ย  Orion was thinking of how to avoid being recognized. Going to her newly purchased house seemed like the safest bet. He wasnโ€™t quite ready to let Lemira know his true identity!ย  As they headed towards the elevator to leave, a middleโ€“aged man suddenly approached them, โ€œMr. Everhart, long time no see!โ€ย  Lemira turned in surprise. What did this man just call Orion? Mr. Everhart?ย 


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