When They Beg, I Rise!

After Matthew's words, Evelina's façade crumbled completely.

She hadn't expected Matthew to have overheard their entire conversation that day.

Gritting her teeth, Evelina said, "Mr. Everhart, you've really got it wrong. Lemmy has always had it out for us."

"With a family like yours, it's not just Lemira who would have issues, I'm bloody annoyed myself."

Matthew rolled up his sleeves, "Get lost, out of my sight, now."

Evelina was indignant, "Lemmy, Lucian really wanted to see you one last time. Are you really going to be this heartless?"

Grabbing a champagne bottle, Matthew splashed it towards Evelina, "Shut it, Miss Goody Two-shoes."

He could see right through her manipulations.

He despised the goody two-shoes the most.

Evelina screamed, having worn a brand-new, expensive dress that day.

But she dared not lash out at Matthew, knowing she couldn't afford to offend a member of the Everhart family.

She turned to a less attractive man nearby for sympathy, who then couldn't help but defend her, "Matthew, don't think you can bully people just because of your status." "I'll handle this myself."

Lemira, with a champagne bottle in hand, approached Evelina, "Cut the moral high ground act, stay away from me!"

Evelina hid behind her unsightly defender, not wanting to lose face in front of Matthew.

Ultimately, Evelina had no choice but to leave in defeat, especially since she needed to clean her dress.

After Evelina left, Lemira put down her champagne.

She glanced at Matthew, "You didn't have to wade into this mess."

People outside didn't know the full story; they would indeed think she was cold for not even seeing her brother one last time.

"I can't stand goody two-shoes, Susanna's mom was one too, so annoying."

Matthew disliked Susanna's mother from a young age, but she was always his mom's best friend, making it impossible to distance himself from the Sinclairs. Moreover, protecting his sister-in-law was his duty.

Michel also came over, "Lemira, don't take their words to heart. They're just clinging to you now that you're doing well, wanting to leech off you."

"Yeah, you need to steer clear of families like them, who only manipulate and haunt; don't let them close."

Heeding their comfort, Lemira nodded, "I know."

And she had lived by that all her life.

Later, Lemira mingled with other guests, exchanging contacts.

One of them asked, "Ms. Lemon, are you single?"

Lemira responded, "I am single."

"He beat me to it, Goddess Lemon, I'm a huge fan. If you're single, how about me?"

"Ms. Lemon, give me a chance too."

Seeing this, Matthew rushed over, protective, "Back off, don't even think about it!"

She was his sister-in-law!

"Matthew, that's not fair, man. Let's keep it a fair competition."

"Get lost, all of you stand no chance. Careful, or I'll turn on you."

Matthew shooed the group away, ensuring no one bothered his sister-in-law, or they'd face his brother's wrath.

Lemira breathed a sigh of relief, whispering, "Thanks."

"No problem, protecting you is my specialty."

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"I know, I know. You're not that kind of person. I trust you."

Since his brother assured he wouldn't listen to his sister-in-law and quit the competition, he was relieved.

Seeing Matthew genuinely wasn't bothered, Lemira finally felt at ease.

She put down her champagne glass, "I'm off to the restroom."

After leaving the restroom, Lemira saw Evelina, her face set in a scowl, waiting outside.

Lemira ignored Evelina, washing her hands in silence.

Evelina, fuming, lowered her voice "Lemira, funderestimated you. To think you'd get cozy with the young Mr. Everhart. Aren't you afraid

Thaddeus would find

Matthew's protection of Lemira was clear; he obviously had a soft spot for her. Why did Lemira get all the attention?

Shaking the water off her hands, Lemira didn't dignify Evelina with a response.

But as she left, she was blocked by You think you can climb

your way into the Everhart family? Come back with me!"

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