Chapter 405
Lemira saw the flock of bodyguards crowding around, and she knew Caspian had come prepared this time. She took a few steps back. “This is illegal, you know.”
“You’re my sister. Even if you call the cops, it’s just a family matter.”
Caspian advanced step by step. “So, are you coming with me willingly, or do I have to get physical? Your choice.”
Lemira couldn’t help but find the situation ironic. “Do I even have a choice?”
It was clear she had none; she had to go with him. Caspian was just the same as he had always been. He approached her, snatched her phone, and glanced at the contacts. “This must be that school doctor from before, right? Too bad he can’t save you this time.”
Lemira eyed the bodyguards surrounding her. She couldn’t take them all on. She knew Caspian well enough; if she tried anything, she’d be the one getting hurt. Lemira didn’t plan on a direct confrontation, eventually allowing Caspian to pull her into the car.
Caspian sat beside her, his tone noticeably softer. “You’ve got Lucian sick with worry, and Asher’s business is a mess because of you. But at the end of the day, you’re our sister. Just apologize, and we’ll let bygones be bygones.”
Lemira remained silent, her expression cold. Caspian fixed his gaze on her. “I’m talking to you. You’ve always been obedient and sensible. Everyone around me praises how good a sister I have. Don’t do anything to disappoint me.”
“Are you done?” Lemira said, looking at Caspian. “Did they also tell you that I’ve cut ties with the Langstons? Asher himself agreed to it.”
“Asher might have agreed, but I didn’t,” Caspian retorted.
Lemira shot back coldly, “Mr. Caspian Langston, that’s not what you said at the party earlier.”
Caspian had been embarrassed at the party and declared he’d wash his hands of her. “Just call me Caspian. Why are you using my full name? I was just mad at you earlier. With everyone watching, I couldn’t just lower my pride to appease you.”
Caspian handed her a Hermes box. “I bought two scarves, one for you and one for Eve. They’re the latest trend. You pick first.”
Lemira glanced at the scarves with a hint of sarcasm. “Keep them both for Evelina.”
“That’s not an option. One of them is specifically for you.”
“Mr. Langston, Evelina’s father has been a benefactor to the Langstons. If you can’t even spare two scarves for Evelina, what would they think of you?” Lemira argued.
No sooner had she finished than her chin was forcefully grasped. Caspian’s expression grew stern. “Lemira, you know I have limited patience. It’s been a while since I last laid a hand on you. Don’t test my patience, understand?”
“Ha, did I say something wrong?”
“You indeed did. In my heart, you’re my only sister. Evelina doesn’t mean as much to me as you do.”
Lemira’s eyes sparkled with mockery. “Being your sister must be really unfortunate then, having to endure… beatings.”
“You get beaten because you refuse to listen. I used Evelina to motivate you, and you’ve improved significantly over the years. But lately, you’ve been slipping back into old habits.”
Caspian’s handsome face twisted with a cruel edge. “But you’re my sister, and I’ll make sure to teach you properly.”
“Well, you can try.”
Lemira threw a punch at Caspian’s face with all her might. She hadn’t resisted before because it was futile against so many bodyguards, and she would only get hurt. But now it was different. It was just her and Caspian in the back of the car. With that punch, Caspian almost instantly blacked out, blood streaming from his nose.
The driver, seeing the chaos in the rearview mirror, panicked. “Mr. Langston!”
“Stop the car!”
Lemira’s hand was around Caspian’s neck, threatening the driver. “Or I’ll snap his neck.”
Frightened, the driver pulled over immediately. As Lemira let go and attempted to flee, Caspian awoke, covering her mouth and nose with a handkerchief, dragging her back into the car. His voice was in her ear. “Lemira, this was meant for you earlier, but since you were so well-behaved, I didn’t use it. But in the end, you still disappointed me.”