When They Beg, I Rise!

Lemira eyed Lucian with a hint of suspicion after hearing his question. She asked, "Lucian, why are you asking all these questions? They're not related to work, are they?" "I'm just curious, that's all. Dr. Everhart is so mysterious, makes me wonder if he's hiding something unsavory?"

Lucian always had his reservations about the school doctor.

On their way here, Lucian had realized that the whole situation must have been orchestrated by the doctor himself.

If Lemira hadn't fixed the firewall issue, their project would have likely been axed! It seemed intentional on the doctor's part.

Orion leaned back in his chair, resting an arm on the table, his wrist peeking out. He answered slowly, "Just running a small family business."

Thaddeus choked on his soda at that comment. This guy just said a small business!!

How cheeky, if Orion's family business was considered small, then what did that make everyone else's?

Lemira, seeing Thaddeus choking, felt a pang of curiosity. What exactly did Orion's family do?

realized she knew next to nothing about him. All this time, he mentioned being away on business, but she was clueless about the details. Their connection seemed fragile. Lucian pressed on, "If it's a small business, you must have

Langston, are we conducting an interrogation here? You're

my sister. As her brother, I have the

"Lucian!"

in, "There's nothing going on between Mr. Everhart and me.

not ask? What if he has ulterior motives? Girls need to be more cautious these days to avoid being duped." Lucian's concern was genuine, given

Lemira only felt embarrassed,

and your questioning is making things awkward.

it upsets you,

Lemira lost her appetite.

to lighten the mood, "Let's eat, come on. Let's enjoy some

sneaked a glance at Orion, knowing his reserved nature,

downcast, Orion pulled out his phone and texted her. [Focus

texted back. [I didn't