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.

strings through his affluent buddy. After a moment's thought, she replied. [You guys go

Lucian pressed on asking her location, she didn't respond. Looking up, she met Orion's deep gaze.

"Yeah, he left."

now we

the evening's events were

school doctor? But she quickly dismissed the thought. If Orion had such a significant background, why would he work as a mere school doctor? Maybe he went out of

rested on the table, revealing a bit of his wrist.

small talk? But she clearly saw Lucian looking not

expression at that time. Either way, it seemed unlikely just a casual chat. Hesitating, she said, "Orion, I appreciate your

to drag anyone down

why you moved

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

straight into an easy life after her rebirth, but reality was proving

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

right to interfere in her

looked at her, "What

some games, maybe clear a few instance