When They Beg, I Rise!

"I really don't want to repeat myself!" Lucian, usually the epitome of calm, now had an air about him that was, frankly, a bit intimidating. He glared at Alaric, his frustration evident. "Have you forgotten why you're here today?"

It was then that Alaric cooled down, remembering his original intention for attending the party was to mend fences with Lemira.

But how had things escalated to this point?

Sensing the tension, Evelina cautiously said to Alaric, "Let's go, Alaric. My foot's starting to hurt."

Reluctantly, Alaric left with Evelina, without offering an apology.

Lemira watched the spectacle unfold before her, finding the whole situation absurd.

Apart from that, she felt nothing.

Evelina's antics and Alaric's reactions were all too familiar, and they only served to deepen her disdain.

Lucian, swallowing his own discomfort, carefully said to Lemira, "I apologize on Alaric's behalf. I never expected him to act this way."

When Alaric boldly demanded an apology from Lemira, Lucian felt even more remorseful.

Lemira's voice was cold. "I don't accept his apology."

shouldn't sign with PixelStage. The industry

sensible and obedient. I've neglected you in the past, but that changes now. If you sign with VibeCast, we can

unable to

all by yourself?

Lemira said before turning away, unwilling to engage

her walk away, Lucian

mix of

Lemira had changed; she no longer relied on him or orbited

party incident soon faded into

for her twelve-strike combo, Lemira was popular

approher with a contract in hand. Ms. Langston, there's no time like the present. How about we

Lemira nodded. "Sure."

watched silently, finishing his glass of red wine as he

on stage, Lemira exuded confidence

had grown up. She was no longer the little girl who

the party, Lemira had made several new

with ~

"Today was just perfect.