When They Beg, I Rise!

As Lemira heard Evelina's voice, her brows furrowed slightly.

Evelina had dashed under her umbrella, holding her backpack over her head to shield herself from the rain, and flashed an innocent smile, "I lent my umbrella to a friend. Can we walk together?" "No," with that curt reply, Lemira turned and walked away, not giving Evelina a chance to respond.

Evelina stood there in disbelief, quickly getting soaked by the pouring rain. She couldn't believe that Lemira would reject her in front of everyone!

Evelina's expression darkened. She had hoped to mend fences with Lemira, especially after noticing the shift in Lucian and Alaric's attitudes.

Feeling threatened, she feared losing her place in the Langston family if Lemira was to be won over again. So, she had thought it best to try and get along with Lemira.

But seeing Lemira's unexpectedly cold rejection, Evelina thought, "Well, then don't blame me for not being nice."

From inside a luxury car parked by the curb.

Thaddeus observed the scene unfold not far, "Lemon's got quite the temper, huh? Turned her down flat."

"You can't be too

had gone through was because

umbrella at the back. Soon after, Evelina returned to

Your clothes are

the rain

Lemira thought to herself, "Not this damn

"I clearly saw Evelina give her umbrella away and then insist on sharing Lemira's. Lemira didn't want to, and what's

in such heavy rain, Lemira could've been more compassionate instead of leaving

well Lemira dislikes her, she still provoked, and now plays the victim, claiming it's Lemira who left her alone." Jessica's justifiable

was surprised Jessica had witnessed the whole ordeal and even stood up for her, a first

speechless, "Still,

Evelina then reassured the

dropping the subject, "Alright, let's

to actually let it go.