Chapter 443
Lemira shot Asher a frosty look, her face a mask of disdain. โYou keep saying itโs all for the family,โ she sneered, โbut when Lucian rolled out in that wheelchair, looking pale as a ghost, I didnโt hear a peep of concern from you.โ
โLemira, is that any way to talk to your brother?โ Asherโs voice boomed across the room.
Lemira remained cool, her voice steady. โThe guiltier the conscience, the louder the bark. Itโs just a way to mask their own faults.โ
Asher was left speechless, struck by her words. He then turned to Lucian, finally noticing how gaunt he had become. Lifting him with ease, as if he weighed nothing, Asherโs concern grew. โHow have you gotten so thin? Didnโt you say you needed surgery for your stomach issues? Didnโt you go?โ
Sitting in his wheelchair, Lucian pushed Asherโs hands away. โAsher, I was in the hospital waiting for the surgery, but then this mess happened, and I had to come.โ
โNow that Iโve taken leave from work, let me handle this. You just focus on getting better. If itโs serious, we can ask Rowan to come back and operate.โ
โItโs not that serious. No need to bother Rowan.โ
โBut didnโt she say you had cancer? How is that not serious?โ
Asher suspected Lemira was lying, exaggerating Lucianโs condition. Lucian just offered a bitter smile, denying nothing.
Asher turned back to Lemira, his voice raised in anger. โDid you hear that? Lucian doesnโt have cancer. You just wish the worst for us, donโt you?โ
Lemira glanced at Lucian before turning away, deciding some battles werenโt worth fighting. โI shouldโve minded my own business,โ she muttered under her breath as she started to leave, only to be stopped by Asherโs angry voice.
โLemira, did I say you could go? After what youโve done to Caspian, leaving him scarred, you can just stay in the hospital without a care?โ
She turned, her tone final. โIt seems they havenโt told you the whole story. Wait for the police investigation.โ
Lemira had no desire to argue further. But Asher, not willing to let it go, attempted to follow her, only to be blocked by Debby and her team. โMr. Langston, take one more step and we call the police. Think about the repercussions for the Langston family.โ
โYou were hired for Caspianโs PR, werenโt you? How much is she paying you? Iโll double it!โ
Debby looked at him oddly. โThis isnโt about money.โ
The Langston family seemed out of touch. With the Everhart heirโs protection, Lemira wasnโt someone they could sway with cash.
โAsher, just moments ago Ms. Langston was injured, and you didnโt even ask about her. That family abuse livestream seems more and more credible now,โ Debby taunted.
Asherโs face darkened. โYou donโt know Lemira. Because of her, the Langston family is on the brink of ruin.โ
Lucian, sick; Alaric facing jail; and now Caspian injuredโall because of Lemira.
Lucian tried to reason, โAsher, are you really unaware of Caspianโs nature, or just pretending?โ
Chapter 440
Caspianโs temper was notorious within the family.
Asher massaged his temples. โI just donโt get why Lemira canโt step back. Havenโt we been good to her? Instead, sheโs sending one brother to jail and leaving the other in ruins.โ
โAsher, you know why Alaric is in jail. And itโs not the first time Caspianโs laid hands on Lemmy. Deep down, you know the truth, but youโre forcing her to submit,โ Lucian didnโt hold back, exposing Asherโs true motives.
โYou might think youโre doing this for revenge, for our parents, but pressuring your own sister like this? Youโll regret it,โ Lucian warned.
โI wonโt,โ Asher declared stubbornly. โIโve dedicated years to building our business for the day we could confront Orvin and avenge our parents. Look what Lemiraโs done.โ