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."

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

met. Orion saw the anticipation in her eyes; she was an open book

said calmly,

"I'll need it."

smiled, "Guess I'll head out then,

hear those two words from him. After all, aside from Orion, it seemed like no one

"Such a bright and polite protege makes me

eyes closed,

planning on heading back?

his eyes, a deep, unreadable look within them. Forever? He hadn't thought about that He just did what felt

---

The exams began.

a great night's sleep and woke

for breakfast. The family chef

coughing weakly, looking like she

alright? Been a month and still

"All because she got soaked in the

but chose to

tried to smooth things over, "Lucian, it's just me being

on yourself. Just do your best, don't