When They Beg, I Rise!

Lemira always felt that Orion had an air of mystery about him.

When she couldn't help but ask, Orion simply answered, "Yeah, the place you're living in is his."

A best friend was always there to take the hit.

Orion then headed to a private room next door, and a waiter walked in respectfully, "Mr. Everhart, here's the menu."

"For her."

Orion took a seat at the back, leaning casually in his chair with part of his arm exposed.

Lemira didn't take the menu either, "Just bring us some of your house specials."

She had dined here once in her past life and knew their menu was quite unique; it changed daily based on the chef's pick, so customers ate whatever was served. But the waiter handing the menu to Orion hinted at his friend's extraordinary status.

At that moment, Lemira's phone buzzed non-stop. A glance showed calls from Lucian, which she ignored.

Soon, she received a text from Lucian. [Lemmy, something came up and the restaurant is closing early for the night. We're in the parking lot, where are you?] Closing early? Lemira was puzzled; the place was still buzzing with activity.

must have been Orion pulling strings through his affluent buddy. After a moment's

she didn't respond. Looking up, she

"Yeah, he left."

we can

demeanor was strangely calm, as if the evening's events were

significant background, why would he work as a mere school doctor? Maybe he went out of his way to help her out of sympathy. She couldn't resist asking, "What did you say to Lucian

revealing a bit

But she clearly saw

time. Either way, it seemed unlikely just a casual chat. Hesitating, she said, "Orion, I appreciate your kindness, but this is Lyria. If Lucian

drag anyone

that's why

just for a few days more. After the exams, I'll

had hoped to jump straight

life, she depended heavily on her brothers, but this time around, she aimed for independence, which meant getting into a good university and pursuing what she desired. Orion noticed her smile and knew

had no right to interfere in

her, "What do you want to

games, maybe clear a few instance dungeons." That was her go-to stress