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

someone disrespected our parents, not because

you've obviously been practicing in secret,

She must have been secretly training, if not to join the team then what

believe her,

clear, cold gaze,

sank; he couldn't help but say, "Lemira, do I need to apologize personally for you to forgive me?"

confined

the one you

to look at

my presence that you're upset, I'll leave the team right away. I won't compete with you for the spot!" Lemira was impatient, "You better shut up. My

took your spot. I thought I could grab the opportunity you didn't want, to prove myself and contribute to the Langston family, but I was too clumsy!" Evelina sniffled, her

"Eve, it's Alaric who went too far, making Lemmy upset. It's

the victim. He began to regret letting Evelina join the