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."

was taken aback,

our parents, not because I had any interest in joining

obviously been practicing in secret, isn't

become this good overnight. She must have been secretly training, if not to join the team then

didn't believe her, staring

her clear, cold gaze, replied,

need to apologize personally for you to forgive me?"

competing, but wouldn't be confined

know I'm the one you hate!" Evelina

everyone turned to look

it's because of 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 decision not to join is because I don't want to, it has nothing

to prove myself and contribute to the Langston family, but I was too clumsy!" Evelina sniffled,

who went too

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