When They Beg, I Rise!
Chapter 144
"Ms. Langston, come in."
Upon seeing Lucian in the room, Lemira, with a calm demeanor, said, "I've integrated the tested code into the software. My work here is done, so I'll be on my way unless there's something else."
"Lemmy, I always knew you wouldn't let me down. I had no idea you had so many skills under your belt."
Truth be told, Lucian had his doubts about Lemira solving the firewall issue. After all, he had sought the expertise of many, to no avail. Yet, she had cracked it in just two days.
Lucian beamed at Lemira, "With this, I feel even more confident in entrusting the company to your capable hands."
"I'll pass." Lemira declined straight away, turning to Hogan, "Just process the payment as we agreed, and that'll be all."
She had no intention of staying any longer.
Lucian, somewhat panicked, stood up to stop her, "Lemmy, running a company is far more meaningful than streaming online. It's a venture that promises more financial gain down the line. I genuinely have your best interests at heart." There it is again, the "for your best interests" argument!
Lemira was composed, "Lucian, are you really doing this for me, or is it just another way to keep me under your thumb?"
Returning would mean reverting to their old ways of interaction. Lucian's continuously badgering her showed he merely wasn't accustomed to the fact that he no longer could control her.
"Why would you think that? I just want to make
deeply. He hadn't expected such distrust
have my best interests at heart, stop doing these tiresome things,"
with a rather unpleasant expression. Without sparing Evelina a glance, Lemira went back to her desk, gathered her things, and left. Lucian, after a few faltering steps, ultimately didn't follow her.
inwardly seething with jealousy, couldn't fathom why her years of
"Lucian, I'm sure
a wry smile,
observing Evelina's attempt at comfort, felt a twinge of discomfort but remained silent, considering it a personal matter for the boss. Lemira headed
insist on having a technical handover before proceeding. Could we trouble
en
"Fine, but this will be the last time I'm involved, and I'd prefer the client not know
it's all settled then. Your payment has
looked at Lucian,
does Lemmy agree when you
Hogan's expression turned complex,
just a bystander. Ms. Langston is kind-hearted; she didn't want to
About When They Beg, I Rise! - Chapter 144
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