Chapter 344
Asher instantly furrowed his brow. “That’s just a minor family squabble. Lemira might be mad, but joining the Reapers? Doesn’t this bring shame on us? Cough, cough, cough!” The excitement sparked a coughing fit in Asher, and a dull pain radiated from his lungs. It was a lingering effect from the day Lemira had thrown him over her shoulder. No bones were broken, but there was a fracture.
Evelina quickly handed him a bottle of water. “Asher, calm down, you’re still not healed. We’ll talk to Lemíra later, ask her to consider the Langston family’s reputation, and not join the Reapers.”
Alaric’s face was an impassive mask. “No need for you guys to say anything.” He felt too ashamed to face Lemira now. And he didn’t want to guilt-trip Lemira in the name of the Langstons!
Asher scoffed, “Alaric, now you’re taking Lemira’s side too, huh? Just like Lucian?”
“Asher, the team is mine; what I say goes.”
Unable to bear any more, Alaric stood up and left. He wanted to clear things up with Lemira. Asher was fuming. Now everyone seemed to be siding with Lemira. Had they all forgotten what she had done?
Evelina sat nearby, her expression darkening. In the end, victory was still hers. Seeing Lemira so popular on stage, Evelina clenched her teeth in envy. Someday, she’d have Lemira under her foot.
On stage, Lemira looked at Matthew. “Thanks for the offer, but I decline. Next year, I’ll lead the Orvin University Team to the finals!” Her eyes sparkled with confidence.
Matthew chuckled, “That’s going to be a headache for us, but we won’t make it easy for you guys.”
“Then you better watch out. New waves will always surpass the old ones!” Lemira’s words were laced with challenge. The crowd started buzzing with anticipation. Could Lemira’s team really make it to the finals and take the championship next year? This was getting exciting.
After the event, Lemira stood aside, watching the Reapers on the podium, Matthew holding the championship trophy. She longed to know what it felt like to hold that trophy. It was the regret of her past life.
After the photos, Matthew walked straight to Lemira and handed her the trophy. Lemira was taken aback.
“Here, feel the trophy. After all, next year’s trophy will still be ours.”
“We’ll see about that.” Lemira laughed, holding the trophy close, feeling waves of emotion. This was the regret of her past life.
Taking out her phone for a selfie, Matthew leaned in, “Let’s take one together, and exchange contacts. We should keep in touch.” He wanted to get on good terms with his brother’s girlfriend! If he ever retired without a job or money, he’d need her to hand out some pocket money, considering how stingy his brother was!
Lemira looked up at Matthew and nodded. She was curious if he was the person she thought he was and decided to ask.
As they exchanged contacts, Matthew’s phone rang. He answered, “Bro, you’re here, huh? Did you see my awesome performance?”
“Stop fooling around outside and come in!”
“Okay, coming.” Orion hung up, his gaze lingering on Lemira and Matthew standing together outside.
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Thaddeus clicked his tongue, “Those two look so good together—it’s such a treat to see.” Crion’s lips twitched, feeling a bit stung.
Outside, Lemira handed the trophy back to Matthew. “Thanks.”
“My brother, I mean Orion, and Thad are also here. You hold onto the trophy for now; I’ll go talk to the coach.” Lemira remembered the unflattering photo Orion had sent her. She still needed to make sure he deleted it.
Holding the trophy, she went backstage, where it was quieter away from the photo ops. Passing through a corridor, she overheard voices from the Langstons. More precisely, Alaric’s voice, filled with anger and grief.
“Asher, it was Evelina who secretly filmed Lemira’s computer, not me. Why should I take the blame?”
‘As the older brother, if it’s down to choosing one to take the fall, it should be you.” That was Asher’s voice.
Lemira approached, a smirk on her lips. ‘Oh, what do we have here? The loving, inseparable family deciding who goes to jail?” Was there an internal feud brewing?