Lemira really didn''t want to apologize. But with Mrs. Grace Draven causing such a scene, the charity bake sale was doomed, and it would surely be the talk of the town. Asher was watching her intently. Evelina chimed in with a smug look, "Lemira, it''s obviously your fault for not nning this event properly. Just apologize to Mrs. Grace Draven. She''s not the type to hold grudges." If Lemira offended Mrs. Grace Draven, how would she ever win her favor again? Lemira, you fool, stop pretending to be so high and mighty!<fn87f1> Checktest chapters at ?ovelFind</fn87f1>


    Finally, Lemira approached Mrs. Grace Draven. "I''m sorry, Mrs. Grace Draven. I didn''t think this through. If you''re unhappy with the pastries, I can prepare a special batch just for you."


    "A special batch? What am I, royalty or something?" Mrs. Grace Draven looked at her with disdain, clearly unimpressed by the Langstons'' desperate attempts to climb the socialdder. Evelina quickly added, "Mrs. Grace Draven, what would make you happy? Lemira is willing to do anything."


    "Oh, really?" Mrs. Grace Draven nced at the dessert that had fallen to the ground and then back at Lemira. "Didn''t you say these pastries are delicious? Go on, pick it up and eat it, and I''ll forget you insulted me."


    Lemira looked at the dust-covered pastry. It was a deliberate challenge. Asher frowned. "Mrs. Grace Draven, isn''t that a bit much?"


    Lucian stepped forward, shielding Lemira. “Mrs. Grace Draven, Lemmy is young and made a mistake. If word gets out about this, what will people think of you?"


    Mrs. Grace Draven''s expression darkened. "Is this how the Langston family apologizes? Then there''s nothing more to discuss."


    "Asher, say something!" Evelina picked up the pastry and ced it on a te, bringing it to Lemira. "The middle looks clean. Just take a bite. Mrs. Grace Draven won''t mind, right?"


    Mrs. Grace Draven smirked, "Right, I''m not that petty." She was curious to see how far the Langston family would go to win the Draven family''s favor.


    Lucian red at Evelina. "Are you out of your mind? Get that away!" Forcing Lemira to eat off the floor was crossing a line.


    “Lucian, I''m just trying to help the Langston family. Asher, don''t you agree?" Evelina was fuming inside. If she had organized the event, she wouldn''t have offended Mrs. Grace Draven.


    Asher hesitated, ncing at the dessert. "Lemira, you made this mess, you fix it." He figured it was about time Lemira learned her lesson in Orvin, you couldn''t just offend anyone, especially not the Sinirs or the Dravens.  s


    Lucian''s face turned stern. "Asher, have you lost your mind too?" How could they make Lemira eat something off the ground? What did that say about the Langston family''s dignity?


    Evelina took a spoonful and held it out to Lemira. "This part''s clean. Go ahead.” Finally, Lemira would get a taste of her own medicine.


    "Is this the kind of behavior we expect from the Langston family?" Mrs. Amanda had just arrived, witnessing the whole scene, and she had thought


    was furious. Amanda would stand


    the Langston brothers


    by Lemira, but only one did, while the


    other just stood by. So the rumors


    were true.  s


    Mrs. Amanda stormed over,


    grabbing the pastry and smushing it into Evelina''s face. "Since you''re so fond of it, why don''t you eat it yourself?" The room fell silent in shock Lemira couldn''t believe this kinddy had stood up for her! Evelina was even more stunned, shrieking at Mrs. Amanda, "How dare you touch me! Do you even know who I am?"  s