When They Beg, I Rise!

So, she was determined not to make the same mistake twice!

Lemira's gaze was clear and unwavering, "Alaric, I wanna focus on my exams; I can't afford to get distracted by video games."

She had flat-out declined Alaric's suggestion. Or rather, his command. Alaric's words hadn't been a discussion; they were an announcement.

"Lemira, am I hearing this right? You're actually turning down my offer?" Alaric's face fell; he demanded she join the team, and had never anticipated her refusal. After all, Lemira had always been compliant these years, never once defying him. Standing her ground, Lemira retorted, "If it's an invitation, then it's within my right to decline."

She met his gaze squarely, watching his frustration grow, yet it was none of her concern.

Alaric, visibly irritated, warned her, "Think carefully before you answer, Lemira. Don't act out of spite, or you might end up regretting it when you're begging me for another chance!"

He had heard from Caspian about the recent incident where Lemira, in a fit of pique, had given away the gold trophy he had presented to her as an apology to Evelina.

went pro and clinched the championship, held significant value to him. How dare Lemira give

don't get mad. Joining your team is like a dream come true

of Alaric's anger. He felt Lemira was being ungrateful

Lemira, "This is a one-time offer. Decide now, do you wanna be part of our family team or

somewhat amusing. So, Alaric was just a puppet, easily

urged, "Lemmy, just

since joining the team

herself out of touch with the material and knew she had to make up for lost time quickly. Then, a servant knocked on

it

Mr. Lucian Langston and the others are waiting for you in

was clear; she wasn't to dine alone in her room. Clutching her pen, Lemira realized

dining room, where Lucian, Caspian, Alaric, and Evelina were seated around a long table, a setup typical for the Langstons due to their numbers. Lemira