In her past life, Lemira was the perfect little sister—obedient to her brothers in every way. But her devotion was met with betrayal. Her brothers took her resources, trampled on her dignity, and lavished it all on their precious “adopted sister,” Evelina. Lemira, their real sister, was cast out and left to die alone. Reborn with a new lease on life, Lemira swears by a single mantra: no more helping, no forgiveness, no reconciliation. They can stick together—I’ll rise on my own. But without Lemira, her brothers’ once-thriving lives crumble. As they finally realize her worth, they fall to their knees, begging for her forgiveness. “Lemmy, please come back! We’re family—we share the same blood!” Lemira’s icy smirk says it all: “Should’ve thought of that before. Sorry, but forgiveness isn’t on my agenda.” This time, Lemira is unstoppable. Will her brothers ever win her back? Or will she show the world just how powerful one woman can be?

Chapter 1"Lemira, are you going to admit your mistake or not?"Lemira Langston's mouth and nose were submerged, a burning sensation in her throat as she choked on water.Gasping for air as if clawing back from the brink of death, she opened her eyes to see her second elder brother, Lucian Langston, on the poolside, and the fourth elder brother, Caspian Langston, holding Evelina Sterling in his arms.A flash of astonishment crossed her eyes. This scene felt eerily familiar.Hadn't she died? Could it be she had been reborn three years earlier, on the day Evelina was officially adopted by the Langstons?At the party, Evelina had set her up, making everyone believe Lemira had intentionally pushed Evelina into the water.Caspian was the first to reach them, but he only saved Evelina, leaving Lemira, who also couldn't swim, struggling in the water.Lucian even demanded whether she admitted her mistake or not, implying he wouldn't save her if she didn't.Desperately struggling in the water, Lemira admitted her mistake, begging her brothers to save her. Only when she was at death's door did they pull her out.Since then, she dared not provoke Evelina, tiptoeing around, trying to please her brothers. But what did she get in return?Evelina stole her thesis, and Lucian testified for Evelina, making her the plagiarist who got expelled.When Evelina needed a kidney transplant due to her frail health, her third elder brother, Rowan Langston, personally took her to the surgery room.Evelina needed to boost her resume with international competition results, and Caspian, her fifth elder brother Evander Langston, and the sixth elder brother Alaric Langston didn't hesitate to kick Lemira out of the team.When Lemira found evidence of Evelina's plagiarism and forged medical records, she brought them to her eldest brother Asher Langston, hoping to expose Evelina's true face.But she only faced anger, no one believed her words, they didn't even look at the evidence closely. Asher kicked her out of the house to reflect on her actions.She ended up homeless, penniless, enduring hardship on the streets.As the memories flooded back, Lemira stopped struggling, letting herself sink to the bottom of the pool.Her eyes wide open, expressionless, as if she were dead. She watched her brothers surround Evelina on the shore, heartache piercing through her even on a second glance.How laughable. She, the blood sister, was less valued than an outsider.Lucian, who had been focused on Evelina, turned towards the pool only when the sound of Lemira's struggle ceased—Lemira had sunk to the bottom.At the sight of this, Lucian's face turned pale, "Lemmy!" With a splash, Lucian dove in without a second thought.A gleam flashed in Evelina's eyes the moment she saw Lemira sinking, thinking it would be better if she died.Feigning weakness, she clutched at Caspian's sleeve, weakly saying, "Caspian, I should save Lemmy too, it's because of me that she fell in."Caspian, already worried, quickly comforted Evelina upon hearing her words, "Don't be silly, Lucian's got it. Lemira brought this on herself; she won't die!"Caspian turned his gaze back to the pool, his eyes filled with complexity.In the water, Lemira saw Lucian swimming towards her, his concern seemingly genuine despite having forced her to admit her wrongdoing and watching her struggle with indifference before.This time, she didn’t care for him to save her. A mocking glint appeared in Lemira's eyes as she turned and swam to the surface.In her past life, after the drowning incident, Lucian had forced her to learn swimming with Evelina.Haunted by the trauma, yet eager to please Lucian, she overcame her fear, only for Lucian to praise Evelina for her bravery in facing her fears, ignoring the severe aftereffects Lemira suffered from being deliberately left in the water.But no one cared about her condition; Lucian only had eyes for Evelina."Lemira, what are you playing at? Do you think pretending to drown will erase your mistake?" Lucian blocked her path, sensing something different about Lemira. When had she learned to swim?Lemira looked up at Lucian, who she once adored the most. Because Asher was so strict, only Lucian showed her some warmth. But now, Lucian's eyes only held disgust and impatience.Evelina's frail voice reached them, "Lucian, don't blame Lemmy for this. I know she's always disliked me being a Langston. It was greedy of me to wish for a family. Please don't fight over me, you all mean a lot to me."Caspian raised his head and glared at Lemira, "Are you happy now? If it weren't for her father dying to save you, she wouldn't be an orphan. He should never have saved an ungrateful wretch like you! It would've been better to let you die!"Lucian frowned, "Lemmy, we should treat Eve like she's one of us. That's what the Langstons owe her, and more importantly, what you owe her. Got it?""Lucian, for someone as ungrateful as her, if she had any sense, she wouldn't have pushed Eve into the pool. Mr. Sylas would do better saving a dog than her!"Lemira felt like she was stranded in a desert, chilled to the bone. If possible, she wished she hadn't been rescued.Bearing the searing pain in her lungs, she spoke with a hoarse voice, "It's indeed my fault. It won't happen again."She wouldn't make such a foolish mistake again. If they preferred Evelina as a sister, she would step aside."Did you really do it on purpose? Don't you know Eve can't swim? That could have killed her!"Lucian was disappointed, thinking it was just an accident, not expecting Lemira to have intentionally put Evelina in harm's way. When had Lemira become so malicious?At that moment, the family doctor rushed over, and Caspian turned to angrily rebuke Lemira, "You better pray nothing's wrong with Eve, or you'll suffer when Asher gets back."Lucian took a few steps, and then turned back to see Lemira soaked and pale, feeling a bit of pity. He said, "You should go change your clothes. The party is about to start."Lemira didn't respond, soon left all alone.She waited till they were gone, and then bent over, coughing violently. Swallowing the blood in her throat, she steadied herself and headed back to her room.Lying in the bathtub, she closed her eyes, recalling how in her past life, after being abandoned on the streets and hatred taken up her mind, she attempted to kill Evelina. But she failed.Asher had her committed to an asylum, where she was tortured to death by a caregiver arranged by Evelina.Covering her face, she laughed, her voice chilling, thinking, "Well, isn't that just great."When Lemira opened her eyes again, her gaze was ice cold. After changing, Lemira looked around the room, still feeling strange.In her past life, this bedroom had eventually been given to Evelina, and she was moved to Evelina's smaller room.Lemira saw a family photo on the table, a young couple holding a baby with six little boys standing beside them.Unfortunately, not long after her birth, her parents died in a car accident. The driver saved her first, but when he went back to save her parents, the fuel tank exploded, killing him as well.Evelina was the driver's only daughter, frail from a young age.After the accident, Asher brought Evelina to the Langston family, raising her alongside Lemira.Since Evelina's arrival, everything changed. Her beloved brothers, all sided with Evelina."Evelina's frail, I've hired a chef to prepare meals suitable for her. Lemmy, make sure Eve eats properly.""Lemira, Eve wants to learn painting too, and since you're almost done, give your teacher to her.""Lemira, drop out of the competition this time. Let the runner-up Eve represent the school; she's prepared for a long time.""Lemira, Eve's grades are low, apply to the same college as her, it'll be good to have someone to look out for each other."Lemira covered her head with her hands, her heart aching perpetually.Breathing shallowly, she managed to swallow the pain. She wanted nothing to do with the Langstons in this lifetime!She put away the photo, bowed her head, and began packing.Soon, a servant knocked, "Ms. Langston, the party has started. Mr. Lucian Langston asks if you could come down dressed.""Got it."Lemira opened the door, heading straight to the lively venue outside.The servant's eyes widened, muttering, "What is Ms. Langston wearing? Has she gone mad from the shock?"At the party outside.Evelina was in a white evening gown, her hair cascading over her shoulders, the picture of an innocent and kind girl-next-door.Lucian and Caspian stood beside her, looking at Evelina with tender indulgence. The scene was heartwarming.Lucian couldn't help but think of Lemira, wishing she could be as sweet and sensible as Evelina. Over the years, Lemira's temper had become increasingly wild."Lemira's here!"As Lemira appeared at the scene, all eyes turned towards her. With a stoic expression on her face, she stood unfazed by the attention.Dressed in a simple T-shirt, her attire was overshadowed by the lavish accessories she adorned. A delicate golden tiara rested on her head, a necklace of emeralds hung around her neck, her wrists were adorned with jade and gold bracelets, and her fingers bore a large pink diamond ring.Laughter soon filled the room."Man, Lemira's so tacky, flaunting all those accessories like a nouveau riche.""I bet Lemira's just showing off those expensive pieces on purpose, trying to make Evelina feel bad."Lemira, unfazed, walked up to Evelina and said calmly, "Congratulations on finally becoming a Langston today."In her previous life, Evelina's joining had marked the beginning of a nightmare for her.No matter how much she tried to please or behave obediently, her brothers all favored Evelina, with Lucian even declaring he wished Evelina was their biological sister.This time, Lemira vowed not to cling to such meaningless familial bonds.Jealousy brewed in Evelina's heart as she saw the valuables on Lemira, though she managed to mask it with a composed expression.Evelina shrank back a little, and then replied carefully, "Lemmy, I know you're upset, but don't worry, I won't compete with you for our brothers' affection. After all, I'll always be an outsider, and you're their real sister. How could I ever compare to you?"As Evelina spoke, her eyes reddened. Lemira's lips curled into a sneer, thinking, "What a delicate wrench playing the innocent victim."In her last life, Lemira was fooled by Evelina’s harmless facade until the bitter end when she finally saw the woman's true colors.Caspian, witnessing this, quickly interjected, "Eve, don't cry. Who said you're an outsider? From today on, you're my true sister."Evelina lowered her eyelids, hiding the flash of triumph.Lucian presented a box, "Eve, this is a gift for you."Evelina feigned surprise, "Lucian, isn't this supposed to be Lemmy's gift? I couldn't possibly accept it!"Lemira wasn't surprised to see the limited edition collectible inside the box.In her past life, Lucian had “kindly” made a decision for her to give Evelina the collectible she had long awaited as an apology.Lucian insisted, "Just take it. It's what she owes you."Caspian, discontent, remarked, "Lemira, even though Eve isn’t holding a grudge about you pushing her into the pool earlier, and Lucian has given her a gift on your behalf, where's your gesture of apology?"Lemira nodded, “I know, so I brought the gifts.” She removed all her jewelry and laid each piece on a tray."This is the antique tiara from Asher.""This is the emerald pendant from Lucian.""This is the century-old ginseng from Rowan.""This is the rare pink diamond ring from Caspian.""This is the jade bracelet from Evander.""This is the gold trophy from Alaric."Placing them on the tray one by one, Lemira added, "These are all very important to me and as an apology, I believe they show my sincerity."She had prepared these in anticipation of Caspian's questioning.Ever since Evelina became part of the Langston family, her brothers hadn’t given her any substantial gifts, just these valuables.After all, she knew these items would eventually be reclaimed by her brothers under various pretexts to give to Evelina.Caspian's face froze upon seeing the items on the tray. These were Lemira's most cherished possessions! How could she?Lucian, with pressed lips, asked, "What are you implying?""Lucian, I've said these are all part of my apology. Caspian, do you think it's enough?" Lemira’s demeanor utterly indifferent, her emotions unfazed.Evelina, surprised by the items, wondered what Lemira was planning. Was this a strategic concession?Evelina quickly spoke, "Lemmy, these gifts were given to you by our brothers; they're too precious, I can't accept them."Caspian, furious, declared, "Exactly, these were gifts for you; how could you give them away?"Evelina's smile faltered slightly, and she bit her lip, "Right, Lemmy, I'm just an outsider, how could I deserve such gifts?"Realizing his mistake, Caspian hurriedly explained, "Eve, that's not what I meant. I'll choose another gift for you. How could I let you accept a gift that's already been given to someone else?"Evelina's smile returned, "Thank you, Caspian."Caspian's heart melted, thinking, "This is the demeanor of a sweet sister."Chapter 2"Lemira, are you going to admit your mistake or not?"Lemira Langston's mouth and nose were submerged, a burning sensation in her throat as she choked on water.Gasping for air as if clawing back from the brink of death, she opened her eyes to see her second elder brother, Lucian Langston, on the poolside, and the fourth elder brother, Caspian Langston, holding Evelina Sterling in his arms.A flash of astonishment crossed her eyes. This scene felt eerily familiar.Hadn't she died? Could it be she had been reborn three years earlier, on the day Evelina was officially adopted by the Langstons?At the party, Evelina had set her up, making everyone believe Lemira had intentionally pushed Evelina into the water.Caspian was the first to reach them, but he only saved Evelina, leaving Lemira, who also couldn't swim, struggling in the water.Lucian even demanded whether she admitted her mistake or not, implying he wouldn't save her if she didn't.Desperately struggling in the water, Lemira admitted her mistake, begging her brothers to save her. Only when she was at death's door did they pull her out.Since then, she dared not provoke Evelina, tiptoeing around, trying to please her brothers. But what did she get in return?Evelina stole her thesis, and Lucian testified for Evelina, making her the plagiarist who got expelled.When Evelina needed a kidney transplant due to her frail health, her third elder brother, Rowan Langston, personally took her to the surgery room.Evelina needed to boost her resume with international competition results, and Caspian, her fifth elder brother Evander Langston, and the sixth elder brother Alaric Langston didn't hesitate to kick Lemira out of the team.When Lemira found evidence of Evelina's plagiarism and forged medical records, she brought them to her eldest brother Asher Langston, hoping to expose Evelina's true face.But she only faced anger, no one believed her words, they didn't even look at the evidence closely. Asher kicked her out of the house to reflect on her actions.She ended up homeless, penniless, enduring hardship on the streets.As the memories flooded back, Lemira stopped struggling, letting herself sink to the bottom of the pool.Her eyes wide open, expressionless, as if she were dead. She watched her brothers surround Evelina on the shore, heartache piercing through her even on a second glance.How laughable. She, the blood sister, was less valued than an outsider.Lucian, who had been focused on Evelina, turned towards the pool only when the sound of Lemira's struggle ceased—Lemira had sunk to the bottom.At the sight of this, Lucian's face turned pale, "Lemmy!" With a splash, Lucian dove in without a second thought.A gleam flashed in Evelina's eyes the moment she saw Lemira sinking, thinking it would be better if she died.Feigning weakness, she clutched at Caspian's sleeve, weakly saying, "Caspian, I should save Lemmy too, it's because of me that she fell in."Caspian, already worried, quickly comforted Evelina upon hearing her words, "Don't be silly, Lucian's got it. Lemira brought this on herself; she won't die!"Caspian turned his gaze back to the pool, his eyes filled with complexity.In the water, Lemira saw Lucian swimming towards her, his concern seemingly genuine despite having forced her to admit her wrongdoing and watching her struggle with indifference before.This time, she didn’t care for him to save her. A mocking glint appeared in Lemira's eyes as she turned and swam to the surface.In her past life, after the drowning incident, Lucian had forced her to learn swimming with Evelina.Haunted by the trauma, yet eager to please Lucian, she overcame her fear, only for Lucian to praise Evelina for her bravery in facing her fears, ignoring the severe aftereffects Lemira suffered from being deliberately left in the water.But no one cared about her condition; Lucian only had eyes for Evelina."Lemira, what are you playing at? Do you think pretending to drown will erase your mistake?" Lucian blocked her path, sensing something different about Lemira. When had she learned to swim?Lemira looked up at Lucian, who she once adored the most. Because Asher was so strict, only Lucian showed her some warmth. But now, Lucian's eyes only held disgust and impatience.Evelina's frail voice reached them, "Lucian, don't blame Lemmy for this. I know she's always disliked me being a Langston. It was greedy of me to wish for a family. Please don't fight over me, you all mean a lot to me."Caspian raised his head and glared at Lemira, "Are you happy now? If it weren't for her father dying to save you, she wouldn't be an orphan. He should never have saved an ungrateful wretch like you! It would've been better to let you die!"Lucian frowned, "Lemmy, we should treat Eve like she's one of us. That's what the Langstons owe her, and more importantly, what you owe her. Got it?""Lucian, for someone as ungrateful as her, if she had any sense, she wouldn't have pushed Eve into the pool. Mr. Sylas would do better saving a dog than her!"Lemira felt like she was stranded in a desert, chilled to the bone. If possible, she wished she hadn't been rescued.Bearing the searing pain in her lungs, she spoke with a hoarse voice, "It's indeed my fault. It won't happen again."She wouldn't make such a foolish mistake again. If they preferred Evelina as a sister, she would step aside."Did you really do it on purpose? Don't you know Eve can't swim? That could have killed her!"Lucian was disappointed, thinking it was just an accident, not expecting Lemira to have intentionally put Evelina in harm's way. When had Lemira become so malicious?At that moment, the family doctor rushed over, and Caspian turned to angrily rebuke Lemira, "You better pray nothing's wrong with Eve, or you'll suffer when Asher gets back."Lucian took a few steps, and then turned back to see Lemira soaked and pale, feeling a bit of pity. He said, "You should go change your clothes. The party is about to start."Lemira didn't respond, soon left all alone.She waited till they were gone, and then bent over, coughing violently. Swallowing the blood in her throat, she steadied herself and headed back to her room.Lying in the bathtub, she closed her eyes, recalling how in her past life, after being abandoned on the streets and hatred taken up her mind, she attempted to kill Evelina. But she failed.Asher had her committed to an asylum, where she was tortured to death by a caregiver arranged by Evelina.Covering her face, she laughed, her voice chilling, thinking, "Well, isn't that just great."When Lemira opened her eyes again, her gaze was ice cold. After changing, Lemira looked around the room, still feeling strange.In her past life, this bedroom had eventually been given to Evelina, and she was moved to Evelina's smaller room.Lemira saw a family photo on the table, a young couple holding a baby with six little boys standing beside them.Unfortunately, not long after her birth, her parents died in a car accident. The driver saved her first, but when he went back to save her parents, the fuel tank exploded, killing him as well.Evelina was the driver's only daughter, frail from a young age.After the accident, Asher brought Evelina to the Langston family, raising her alongside Lemira.Since Evelina's arrival, everything changed. Her beloved brothers, all sided with Evelina."Evelina's frail, I've hired a chef to prepare meals suitable for her. Lemmy, make sure Eve eats properly.""Lemira, Eve wants to learn painting too, and since you're almost done, give your teacher to her.""Lemira, drop out of the competition this time. Let the runner-up Eve represent the school; she's prepared for a long time.""Lemira, Eve's grades are low, apply to the same college as her, it'll be good to have someone to look out for each other."Lemira covered her head with her hands, her heart aching perpetually.Breathing shallowly, she managed to swallow the pain. She wanted nothing to do with the Langstons in this lifetime!She put away the photo, bowed her head, and began packing.Soon, a servant knocked, "Ms. Langston, the party has started. Mr. Lucian Langston asks if you could come down dressed.""Got it."Lemira opened the door, heading straight to the lively venue outside.The servant's eyes widened, muttering, "What is Ms. Langston wearing? Has she gone mad from the shock?"At the party outside.Evelina was in a white evening gown, her hair cascading over her shoulders, the picture of an innocent and kind girl-next-door.Lucian and Caspian stood beside her, looking at Evelina with tender indulgence. The scene was heartwarming.Lucian couldn't help but think of Lemira, wishing she could be as sweet and sensible as Evelina. Over the years, Lemira's temper had become increasingly wild."Lemira's here!"As Lemira appeared at the scene, all eyes turned towards her. With a stoic expression on her face, she stood unfazed by the attention.Dressed in a simple T-shirt, her attire was overshadowed by the lavish accessories she adorned. A delicate golden tiara rested on her head, a necklace of emeralds hung around her neck, her wrists were adorned with jade and gold bracelets, and her fingers bore a large pink diamond ring.Laughter soon filled the room."Man, Lemira's so tacky, flaunting all those accessories like a nouveau riche.""I bet Lemira's just showing off those expensive pieces on purpose, trying to make Evelina feel bad."Lemira, unfazed, walked up to Evelina and said calmly, "Congratulations on finally becoming a Langston today."In her previous life, Evelina's joining had marked the beginning of a nightmare for her.No matter how much she tried to please or behave obediently, her brothers all favored Evelina, with Lucian even declaring he wished Evelina was their biological sister.This time, Lemira vowed not to cling to such meaningless familial bonds.Jealousy brewed in Evelina's heart as she saw the valuables on Lemira, though she managed to mask it with a composed expression.Evelina shrank back a little, and then replied carefully, "Lemmy, I know you're upset, but don't worry, I won't compete with you for our brothers' affection. After all, I'll always be an outsider, and you're their real sister. How could I ever compare to you?"As Evelina spoke, her eyes reddened. Lemira's lips curled into a sneer, thinking, "What a delicate wrench playing the innocent victim."In her last life, Lemira was fooled by Evelina’s harmless facade until the bitter end when she finally saw the woman's true colors.Caspian, witnessing this, quickly interjected, "Eve, don't cry. Who said you're an outsider? From today on, you're my true sister."Evelina lowered her eyelids, hiding the flash of triumph.Lucian presented a box, "Eve, this is a gift for you."Evelina feigned surprise, "Lucian, isn't this supposed to be Lemmy's gift? I couldn't possibly accept it!"Lemira wasn't surprised to see the limited edition collectible inside the box.In her past life, Lucian had “kindly” made a decision for her to give Evelina the collectible she had long awaited as an apology.Lucian insisted, "Just take it. It's what she owes you."Caspian, discontent, remarked, "Lemira, even though Eve isn’t holding a grudge about you pushing her into the pool earlier, and Lucian has given her a gift on your behalf, where's your gesture of apology?"Lemira nodded, “I know, so I brought the gifts.” She removed all her jewelry and laid each piece on a tray."This is the antique tiara from Asher.""This is the emerald pendant from Lucian.""This is the century-old ginseng from Rowan.""This is the rare pink diamond ring from Caspian.""This is the jade bracelet from Evander.""This is the gold trophy from Alaric."Placing them on the tray one by one, Lemira added, "These are all very important to me and as an apology, I believe they show my sincerity."She had prepared these in anticipation of Caspian's questioning.Ever since Evelina became part of the Langston family, her brothers hadn’t given her any substantial gifts, just these valuables.After all, she knew these items would eventually be reclaimed by her brothers under various pretexts to give to Evelina.Caspian's face froze upon seeing the items on the tray. These were Lemira's most cherished possessions! How could she?Lucian, with pressed lips, asked, "What are you implying?""Lucian, I've said these are all part of my apology. Caspian, do you think it's enough?" Lemira’s demeanor utterly indifferent, her emotions unfazed.Evelina, surprised by the items, wondered what Lemira was planning. Was this a strategic concession?Evelina quickly spoke, "Lemmy, these gifts were given to you by our brothers; they're too precious, I can't accept them."Caspian, furious, declared, "Exactly, these were gifts for you; how could you give them away?"Evelina's smile faltered slightly, and she bit her lip, "Right, Lemmy, I'm just an outsider, how could I deserve such gifts?"Realizing his mistake, Caspian hurriedly explained, "Eve, that's not what I meant. I'll choose another gift for you. How could I let you accept a gift that's already been given to someone else?"Evelina's smile returned, "Thank you, Caspian."Caspian's heart melted, thinking, "This is the demeanor of a sweet sister."Chapter 3"Lemira, are you going to admit your mistake or not?"Lemira Langston's mouth and nose were submerged, a burning sensation in her throat as she choked on water.Gasping for air as if clawing back from the brink of death, she opened her eyes to see her second elder brother, Lucian Langston, on the poolside, and the fourth elder brother, Caspian Langston, holding Evelina Sterling in his arms.A flash of astonishment crossed her eyes. This scene felt eerily familiar.Hadn't she died? Could it be she had been reborn three years earlier, on the day Evelina was officially adopted by the Langstons?At the party, Evelina had set her up, making everyone believe Lemira had intentionally pushed Evelina into the water.Caspian was the first to reach them, but he only saved Evelina, leaving Lemira, who also couldn't swim, struggling in the water.Lucian even demanded whether she admitted her mistake or not, implying he wouldn't save her if she didn't.Desperately struggling in the water, Lemira admitted her mistake, begging her brothers to save her. Only when she was at death's door did they pull her out.Since then, she dared not provoke Evelina, tiptoeing around, trying to please her brothers. But what did she get in return?Evelina stole her thesis, and Lucian testified for Evelina, making her the plagiarist who got expelled.When Evelina needed a kidney transplant due to her frail health, her third elder brother, Rowan Langston, personally took her to the surgery room.Evelina needed to boost her resume with international competition results, and Caspian, her fifth elder brother Evander Langston, and the sixth elder brother Alaric Langston didn't hesitate to kick Lemira out of the team.When Lemira found evidence of Evelina's plagiarism and forged medical records, she brought them to her eldest brother Asher Langston, hoping to expose Evelina's true face.But she only faced anger, no one believed her words, they didn't even look at the evidence closely. Asher kicked her out of the house to reflect on her actions.She ended up homeless, penniless, enduring hardship on the streets.As the memories flooded back, Lemira stopped struggling, letting herself sink to the bottom of the pool.Her eyes wide open, expressionless, as if she were dead. She watched her brothers surround Evelina on the shore, heartache piercing through her even on a second glance.How laughable. She, the blood sister, was less valued than an outsider.Lucian, who had been focused on Evelina, turned towards the pool only when the sound of Lemira's struggle ceased—Lemira had sunk to the bottom.At the sight of this, Lucian's face turned pale, "Lemmy!" With a splash, Lucian dove in without a second thought.A gleam flashed in Evelina's eyes the moment she saw Lemira sinking, thinking it would be better if she died.Feigning weakness, she clutched at Caspian's sleeve, weakly saying, "Caspian, I should save Lemmy too, it's because of me that she fell in."Caspian, already worried, quickly comforted Evelina upon hearing her words, "Don't be silly, Lucian's got it. Lemira brought this on herself; she won't die!"Caspian turned his gaze back to the pool, his eyes filled with complexity.In the water, Lemira saw Lucian swimming towards her, his concern seemingly genuine despite having forced her to admit her wrongdoing and watching her struggle with indifference before.This time, she didn’t care for him to save her. A mocking glint appeared in Lemira's eyes as she turned and swam to the surface.In her past life, after the drowning incident, Lucian had forced her to learn swimming with Evelina.Haunted by the trauma, yet eager to please Lucian, she overcame her fear, only for Lucian to praise Evelina for her bravery in facing her fears, ignoring the severe aftereffects Lemira suffered from being deliberately left in the water.But no one cared about her condition; Lucian only had eyes for Evelina."Lemira, what are you playing at? Do you think pretending to drown will erase your mistake?" Lucian blocked her path, sensing something different about Lemira. When had she learned to swim?Lemira looked up at Lucian, who she once adored the most. Because Asher was so strict, only Lucian showed her some warmth. But now, Lucian's eyes only held disgust and impatience.Evelina's frail voice reached them, "Lucian, don't blame Lemmy for this. I know she's always disliked me being a Langston. It was greedy of me to wish for a family. Please don't fight over me, you all mean a lot to me."Caspian raised his head and glared at Lemira, "Are you happy now? If it weren't for her father dying to save you, she wouldn't be an orphan. He should never have saved an ungrateful wretch like you! It would've been better to let you die!"Lucian frowned, "Lemmy, we should treat Eve like she's one of us. That's what the Langstons owe her, and more importantly, what you owe her. Got it?""Lucian, for someone as ungrateful as her, if she had any sense, she wouldn't have pushed Eve into the pool. Mr. Sylas would do better saving a dog than her!"Lemira felt like she was stranded in a desert, chilled to the bone. If possible, she wished she hadn't been rescued.Bearing the searing pain in her lungs, she spoke with a hoarse voice, "It's indeed my fault. It won't happen again."She wouldn't make such a foolish mistake again. If they preferred Evelina as a sister, she would step aside."Did you really do it on purpose? Don't you know Eve can't swim? That could have killed her!"Lucian was disappointed, thinking it was just an accident, not expecting Lemira to have intentionally put Evelina in harm's way. When had Lemira become so malicious?At that moment, the family doctor rushed over, and Caspian turned to angrily rebuke Lemira, "You better pray nothing's wrong with Eve, or you'll suffer when Asher gets back."Lucian took a few steps, and then turned back to see Lemira soaked and pale, feeling a bit of pity. He said, "You should go change your clothes. The party is about to start."Lemira didn't respond, soon left all alone.She waited till they were gone, and then bent over, coughing violently. Swallowing the blood in her throat, she steadied herself and headed back to her room.Lying in the bathtub, she closed her eyes, recalling how in her past life, after being abandoned on the streets and hatred taken up her mind, she attempted to kill Evelina. But she failed.Asher had her committed to an asylum, where she was tortured to death by a caregiver arranged by Evelina.Covering her face, she laughed, her voice chilling, thinking, "Well, isn't that just great."When Lemira opened her eyes again, her gaze was ice cold. After changing, Lemira looked around the room, still feeling strange.In her past life, this bedroom had eventually been given to Evelina, and she was moved to Evelina's smaller room.Lemira saw a family photo on the table, a young couple holding a baby with six little boys standing beside them.Unfortunately, not long after her birth, her parents died in a car accident. The driver saved her first, but when he went back to save her parents, the fuel tank exploded, killing him as well.Evelina was the driver's only daughter, frail from a young age.After the accident, Asher brought Evelina to the Langston family, raising her alongside Lemira.Since Evelina's arrival, everything changed. Her beloved brothers, all sided with Evelina."Evelina's frail, I've hired a chef to prepare meals suitable for her. Lemmy, make sure Eve eats properly.""Lemira, Eve wants to learn painting too, and since you're almost done, give your teacher to her.""Lemira, drop out of the competition this time. Let the runner-up Eve represent the school; she's prepared for a long time.""Lemira, Eve's grades are low, apply to the same college as her, it'll be good to have someone to look out for each other."Lemira covered her head with her hands, her heart aching perpetually.Breathing shallowly, she managed to swallow the pain. She wanted nothing to do with the Langstons in this lifetime!She put away the photo, bowed her head, and began packing.Soon, a servant knocked, "Ms. Langston, the party has started. Mr. Lucian Langston asks if you could come down dressed.""Got it."Lemira opened the door, heading straight to the lively venue outside.The servant's eyes widened, muttering, "What is Ms. Langston wearing? Has she gone mad from the shock?"At the party outside.Evelina was in a white evening gown, her hair cascading over her shoulders, the picture of an innocent and kind girl-next-door.Lucian and Caspian stood beside her, looking at Evelina with tender indulgence. The scene was heartwarming.Lucian couldn't help but think of Lemira, wishing she could be as sweet and sensible as Evelina. Over the years, Lemira's temper had become increasingly wild."Lemira's here!"As Lemira appeared at the scene, all eyes turned towards her. With a stoic expression on her face, she stood unfazed by the attention.Dressed in a simple T-shirt, her attire was overshadowed by the lavish accessories she adorned. A delicate golden tiara rested on her head, a necklace of emeralds hung around her neck, her wrists were adorned with jade and gold bracelets, and her fingers bore a large pink diamond ring.Laughter soon filled the room."Man, Lemira's so tacky, flaunting all those accessories like a nouveau riche.""I bet Lemira's just showing off those expensive pieces on purpose, trying to make Evelina feel bad."Lemira, unfazed, walked up to Evelina and said calmly, "Congratulations on finally becoming a Langston today."In her previous life, Evelina's joining had marked the beginning of a nightmare for her.No matter how much she tried to please or behave obediently, her brothers all favored Evelina, with Lucian even declaring he wished Evelina was their biological sister.This time, Lemira vowed not to cling to such meaningless familial bonds.Jealousy brewed in Evelina's heart as she saw the valuables on Lemira, though she managed to mask it with a composed expression.Evelina shrank back a little, and then replied carefully, "Lemmy, I know you're upset, but don't worry, I won't compete with you for our brothers' affection. After all, I'll always be an outsider, and you're their real sister. How could I ever compare to you?"As Evelina spoke, her eyes reddened. Lemira's lips curled into a sneer, thinking, "What a delicate wrench playing the innocent victim."In her last life, Lemira was fooled by Evelina’s harmless facade until the bitter end when she finally saw the woman's true colors.Caspian, witnessing this, quickly interjected, "Eve, don't cry. Who said you're an outsider? From today on, you're my true sister."Evelina lowered her eyelids, hiding the flash of triumph.Lucian presented a box, "Eve, this is a gift for you."Evelina feigned surprise, "Lucian, isn't this supposed to be Lemmy's gift? I couldn't possibly accept it!"Lemira wasn't surprised to see the limited edition collectible inside the box.In her past life, Lucian had “kindly” made a decision for her to give Evelina the collectible she had long awaited as an apology.Lucian insisted, "Just take it. It's what she owes you."Caspian, discontent, remarked, "Lemira, even though Eve isn’t holding a grudge about you pushing her into the pool earlier, and Lucian has given her a gift on your behalf, where's your gesture of apology?"Lemira nodded, “I know, so I brought the gifts.” She removed all her jewelry and laid each piece on a tray."This is the antique tiara from Asher.""This is the emerald pendant from Lucian.""This is the century-old ginseng from Rowan.""This is the rare pink diamond ring from Caspian.""This is the jade bracelet from Evander.""This is the gold trophy from Alaric."Placing them on the tray one by one, Lemira added, "These are all very important to me and as an apology, I believe they show my sincerity."She had prepared these in anticipation of Caspian's questioning.Ever since Evelina became part of the Langston family, her brothers hadn’t given her any substantial gifts, just these valuables.After all, she knew these items would eventually be reclaimed by her brothers under various pretexts to give to Evelina.Caspian's face froze upon seeing the items on the tray. These were Lemira's most cherished possessions! How could she?Lucian, with pressed lips, asked, "What are you implying?""Lucian, I've said these are all part of my apology. Caspian, do you think it's enough?" Lemira’s demeanor utterly indifferent, her emotions unfazed.Evelina, surprised by the items, wondered what Lemira was planning. Was this a strategic concession?Evelina quickly spoke, "Lemmy, these gifts were given to you by our brothers; they're too precious, I can't accept them."Caspian, furious, declared, "Exactly, these were gifts for you; how could you give them away?"Evelina's smile faltered slightly, and she bit her lip, "Right, Lemmy, I'm just an outsider, how could I deserve such gifts?"Realizing his mistake, Caspian hurriedly explained, "Eve, that's not what I meant. I'll choose another gift for you. How could I let you accept a gift that's already been given to someone else?"Evelina's smile returned, "Thank you, Caspian."Caspian's heart melted, thinking, "This is the demeanor of a sweet sister."