When They Beg, I Rise!

Lemira lounged in the backseat, responding lazily. She wasn't really interested in any of this to begin with.

Seeing that Lucian didn't get mad, Evelina felt a sinking feeling in her gut.

Lucian glanced back at her, "Eve, just try harder next time. There will be chances, no one will interfere with your performance again."

Evelina was beyond frustrated. Her grades had dropped because of game training, and didn't the Langstons think to compensate her somehow?

They even intended to get back the emerald necklace she received last time. Damn them! Lucian was warming up to Lemira, and she had to find a way to stop it!

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When they arrived at the upscale restaurant, Lemira moodily got out of the car. Facing Lucian and Evelina, she'd rather be home studying!

Evelina's eyes lit up at the sight of the restaurant, "This place? Lucian, you're so biased! I've been asking you to take me here and you always said no."

Lemira glanced at the restaurant.

life, this place was famous, a symbol of status that required membership. Despite that, plenty of rich folks still clamored for the prestige of being members. This

before, but here we

guess I'm basking in Lemmy's glory today, but

phone to snap a few pictures. She couldn't wait to show off

looked at Lemira and noticed she wasn't as excited as

elevator, she caught a glimpse of a figure on the second floor. She paused; it looked

Lemira thought she was mistaken, but that profile was unmistakably Orion's! Orion was with a stunning woman, tall with long hair. Lemira quickly looked away, her

hadn't gotten a reply. Was he on a

emotions. With Orion's good looks and decent job, it was normal for him

had a girlfriend,

entered the private room and checked her phone again, still no reply from Orion. Was he too busy

for? Asher's calling on video,

and saw Lucian holding his

his features stern, exuding an authoritative

walked over

falling silent afterward. The atmosphere turned