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?

was clueless about the details. Their connection seemed fragile. Lucian

smooth things over, "Mr. Langston, are we conducting an interrogation

has snatched my sister. As her brother,

"Lucian!"

Everhart and me. You don't need to pry like

not ask? What if he has ulterior motives? Girls need to be more cautious these days to avoid being

Lemira only felt embarrassed,

friends, and your questioning is making things awkward. Have you thought about how this

"Alright, if it

Lemira lost her appetite.

mood, "Let's

sneaked a glance at Orion, knowing his reserved nature, he must be upset with Lucian's intrusive

pulled out his phone and texted her. [Focus

texted back. [I didn't know Lucian would ask all that, sorry.] [I'm

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