When They Beg, I Rise!

"Got it. After all, there are so many gold diggers out there these days, hiding your identity helps in developing a genuine connection! But, isn't my sister-in-law a bit too young? You into younger girls now?" Orion's tone was laced with impatience, "None of that's true. Drop it, and don't stick your nose where it doesn't belong. Got it?"

Matthew shrank a little, "Alright, I got it." Just a question, why get so heated?

After laying down the law, Orion finally spoke up again, "You thinking of inviting her to join the team?"

"Ah, crossed my mind, but I'm more interested in getting under Alaric's skin. The dude's all bark and no bite! Heard he doesn't get along with his sister, so thought I'd stir the pot."

"Wait till her exams are over before you pull any stunts. Don't do these things right now; it might influence her."

Once Orion hung up, Matthew wasted no time adding Lemira as a friend in the game, curious about what she meant to his brother.

He'd never seen his brother with a girl before. And definitely never seen him treat any girl this well!

A month flew by in no time.

Lemira watched the classroom countdown hit zero, and finally, the day had arrived. She was determined to correct the mistakes of her past, starting here.

After school, Lemira headed straight for the infirmary.

Thaddeus waved, "Lemon, big test tomorrow, feeling nervous?"

"Not really, more like looking forward to it."

glanced at Orion, who was sitting there in his lab coat, looking all stern and distant. But she

anticipation in her eyes;

said calmly,

"I'll need it."

I'll head out

two words from him. After all, aside from Orion, it seemed

a bright and polite protege makes me wish I

remained silent, eyes

once her exams are done, you planning on heading back? Or you gonna watch over her

a deep, unreadable look within them. Forever? He

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The exams began.

night's sleep and woke up

headed to the dining hall for breakfast. The

looking like she hadn't

about Evelina, "You alright? Been a month and still

because she got soaked in the rain and caught a nasty

chose to ignore it. Not her damn

"Lucian, it's just me being weak, and then the rain didn't help.

so hard on yourself. Just do your best, don't