When They Beg, I Rise!

Lemira stood there, her face expressionless as she watched them.

Huh, did they really think she was still the same old Lemira? They never asked for her opinion, just brushed it off as if that was some grand favor to her.

She didn't care anymore.

Alaric, on the other hand, seemed guilty, unable to meet Lemira's eyes, waiting for Lucian to intervene.

Lucian, acting as the head of the family, continued, "Lemmy, after this competition, you've proven your strength. Your place in the team is irreplaceable." With that, Lemira should feel reassured. Evelina's face darkened. She was incredibly resentful.

Despite all her efforts, why was it so easy for Lemira to snatch her place? She might lack natural talent, but her efforts were no less than Lemira's.

Alaric looked at Lemira hopefully; though he didn't speak, he too wished for Lemira to join the team. They had extended an olive branch; surely, Lemira wouldn't stay mad.

Lemira's gaze was icy, "I refuse."

taken

joined the competition because someone disrespected our parents, not because I had any interest in joining

been practicing in

been secretly training, if not

believe her, staring

with her clear, cold

heart sank; he couldn't help but say, "Lemira, do I need to apologize personally for you to forgive me?" Lemira stopped in her tracks, "It's not about forgiveness. The

wouldn't be confined

know I'm the one you hate!"

to

leave the team right away. I won't compete with you for the spot!" Lemira was

thought I could grab the opportunity you didn't want, to prove myself

demeanor, "Eve, it's Alaric who went

act of playing the victim. He began to regret letting Evelina join the team. She isn't cut out