Chapter 339
When Lemira heard Hoganโs words, a flicker of doubt crossed her eyes. Seriously ill? But all she remembered was Lucian suffering from nothing more than a stomach ailment. In her previous life, sheโd never heard of Lucian battling any severe illness! Yet, Lucian did look significantly thinner.
Lucian straightened up, pushing Hogan aside: โIโm fine, just the same old issue.โ
โBut boss, youโฆโ
โHogan, youโre talking too much.โ
Lucian cut off Hogan, turning to Lemira: โIโm not here to plead for leniency. They made mistakes; they should be punished.โ
Not here to plead?
Lucian took a document from Hogan: โThis artificial intelligence project has a lot of potential. I know youโve been a key tech figure at Maple Group, but why not strike out on your own?โ
โWhat do you mean?โ
โThis is my company, and now Iโm giving you all my shares. Then you can develop the AI project independently, and when it goes public, all the success will be solely yours.โ
Lemira looked at the share transfer agreement. She hadnโt expected him to hand over the company to her! Was Lucian regretting his actions after seeing Evelinaโs true colors in the surveillance video incident, seeking to make amends?
Lemira glanced at the document but didnโt take it.
โNo need, keep it for yourself.โ
โNo, Iโm doing this willingly. I was wrong not to see how much youโve suffered over the years, being deceived and mistreated by Evelina, misunderstood and unfairly punished, favoring an outsider over you.โ
Lucian stuffed the document into her hands: โIโve already signed it.โ
Lemira threw the document away: โBut I donโt want it!โ
The papers scattered all over the floor.
Lucian, looking gaunt, said: โLemmy, I havenโt been a good brother, but Iโll learn how to be one.โ
โWhoever you want to be a good brother to, it has nothing to do with me!โ
โHow can I make it up to you then? I want to treat you better!โ
โThen stay away from me.โ
Without looking back, Lemira walked away. Lucian stood still, watching her silhouette disappear into the dormitory building. He bent down to pick up the scattered documents, his hands trembling. Eventually, Lucian crouched on the ground, unable to get up for a long time.
Hogan, standing aside, turned his head away with a pained expression: If only he knew, why start at all? Heโd warned the boss early on that Evelina was no good. Sadly, the boss hadnโt listened! Ms. Lemira had long since become independent, not relying on the Langston family to live. Mending the sibling relationship was easier said than done.
Back in her dorm, Lemiraโs mood inexplicably worsened. She used to adore Lucian the most. Asher was often away, hot-tempered, and firm in his decisions, which somewhat scared her.
Chapter 339
Rowan was always immersed in his lab or hospital work, hardly ever coming home. The rest of her brothers were busy with their careers, with Alaric being the youngest, often staying at home. But the one who often took care of her, accompanying her as she grew up, was Lucian. Yet, in her previous life, Lucian ultimately sided with Evelina. Only fragments of her past life flashed through Lemiraโs mind, not very clear. She quickly pushed these thoughts aside. In this life, she no longer craved sibling affection, nor did she care for their regrets and attempts at making amends.
Lying in bed, Lemira noticed a notification on her phone. The gift she sent to Orion yesterday, as expected, wasnโt claimed. After some thought, she sent him a message: [?].
Orion was in a meeting when his phone lit up, a familiar avatar popping up.