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.

he saw no point

of discomfort crossed Evelina's

was visibly annoyed, "Lucian's playing favorites with

Lemira is his blood, after

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

the project, suspecting it

dinner with some colleagues, where she managed to steal the

[How's your day at the office? If anyone gives

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

much deliberation, she texted him. [Hey,

screen after sending

a bit obvious, regretting her impulsive message. She hardly slept that

no message from Orion, she got dressed

arrival, Lemira