When They Beg, I Rise!

Lemira's expression was the picture of calm, "I don't think there's much to talk about."

"Lemmy, I know you're upset. Alaric really crossed the line today. I'll make it right for you. Are you really going to let it drive a wedge between you and the whole family?" Lemira couldn't help but laugh.

Didn't the whole family always take Evelina's side?

She replied coolly, "Doesn't make a difference to me."

As Lemira walked to the curb to hail a cab, she saw a familiar car pull up in front of her.

She knew who it was.

The window rolled down, and Orion's gaze met hers, "Get in."

Lemira opened the passenger door and got in. Just as she closed the door, Lucian approached, "Lemmy, I know you've had a rough day. How about we catch up some other time?" Lemira pressed her lips together, "We'll see."

Orion hit the gas and they drove away, leaving Lucian awkwardly standing there. He turned to the Reapers' coach, "Michel, Lemmy's not going to sign with your team. You might as well give up." "All this confidence from the Langston family, why so scared of a competition? Never seen such blatant favoritism."

Michel, however, was looking in the direction Lemira had left.

If he wasn't mistaken, was that kid driving the car?

No wonder Lemira was so untouchable!

would he show up here, personally picking up a girl? All signs pointed

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the man

"Just passing by."

steering wheel, his expression slightly awkward, "Did you have fun at the party?"

downfall and

what had unfolded at the

affected, but she was stronger than he

pinged with

it, assuming it was just more

tired of it, but she was

put down her phone, "Let's

where do you

sneak out to eat there, always felt

en

followed her lead,

eat junk food, said

Lemira trailed off.

noticed, "Decided to leave the

usually pretty decent to me. But when it comes to something important, like choosing