When They Beg, I Rise!

Evelina's smile froze on her face, thinking they had come for her. Turned out, it's all about that witch!

Evelina forced a smile, "She left right after her shift."

"Didn't you invite her?"

"Of course, I invited Lemmy, but she didn't want to have dinner with me. And she's not exactly Ms. Congeniality with our colleagues."

Evelina explained with a hint of grievance, "I really tried my best."

Alaric felt a pang of sympathy, "I know Lemira can be a tough cookie, but I didn't expect her to actually go to the branch office to tackle that issue. Wondered how long she would last."

Lucian chuckled bitterly, "It was me who convinced her to go. Right now, she's the only one who can sort out the firewall mess."

"Lucian, Lemira's just being stubborn on purpose. Why force her to go? We might as well drop that project if it's causing so much trouble."

"We've invested too much money in this project to just drop it like it's hot. This is business, not some playground where you can just stomp your foot and call it quits. Your streaming company is bleeding cash too. You better think about how you're gonna explain the loss in the finals to Asher." Disappointed, Lucian left.

no point in staying

of discomfort crossed Evelina's eyes.

visibly annoyed, "Lucian's

is his blood, after all. It's natural

or not, Lemira shouldn't be above the rules. I don't buy that she's capable of pulling off

always doubted Lemira's involvement in the project, suspecting it was all Lucian's

and Alaric went out to dinner with some colleagues, where she

his phone and texted Lemira. [How's your day at the office? If anyone gives you a hard time, let me know

apartment. She saw Lucian's message but felt no urge to reply. After eating something, she

deliberation, she texted

anxiously at her phone screen after sending the message, she felt

sighed and reckoned her intention was a bit obvious, regretting her impulsive message. She hardly slept that night, waking up

got dressed and went to the branch office,

Lemira dived