When They Beg, I Rise!

Lemira noticed the online whispers guessing her true identity. It was probably her classmates stirring the pot.

But she figured, attending the event tonight would blow her cover anyway.

So, why fret about it leaking early?

[As a classmate of Ms. Langston, I can vouch the voice in the livestream is a dead ringer for Lemira's.]

A troll was quick to counter: [If it's really Ms. Langston streaming on PixelStage, why wouldn't she be on VibeCast instead? Your lies need more work!]

[Ms. Langston nailed a twelve-hit combo in the game. With such talent, why would the Langstons ever let her strike out on her own?]

[Streamer Lemon trying to ride on Ms. Langston's coattails is laughable. As if everyone can pull off a twelve-hit combo.]

Most people still doubted Lemira was SweetLemon.

Reading through the heated forum debates gave Lemira a headache.

At that moment, she received a message from Jessica: [The trolls in the forum are unbearable, probably Evelina's mindless fans. Maybe you should step in and set the record straight?] Lemira chuckled in response: [Let's wait for tonight's event. The truth will come out, no need to waste breath on them.]

Even if she tried to explain, some would remain skeptics.

Glancing at the clock, it's nearly noon.

his hair all over the place, greeted her:

Was the

Lemira was curious.

perked up: "Oh, it's a blast. If you're curious,

he stepped out of his study, eyeing Thaddeus

practically an adult, able to date freely. A night out at the bar

stern: "Spare me the

said: "Lemon, got your outfit ready for tonight? Maybe head out for a quick makeover, stun everyone at the

coolly: "She's attending an event,

Girls should always dress their best, never mind

picked out a dress

for a stylist friend of mine. Go this afternoon,

"Thank you."

the Langstons would have

tonight's event. Evelina and Alaric would be

Lemira didn't

this was her

appearance since

Langston household. She didn't

want to be underestimated

proving a point, not