When They Beg, I Rise!

Orion's voice was calm, "Didn't see that coming. You've got a knack for computing. Ever thought about majoring in computer science in college?"

"I've considered it, but haven't made up my mind yet."

Truth be told, Lemira was unsure about what major to choose for her future; she had a myriad of interests.

"Let's talk it over when we get back."

"Sure."

Walking beside him, Lemira glanced down at his shadow and felt a sudden uplift in her mood. They returned to the room together.

Seeing the smile on Lemira's face, Lucian felt a stir of irritation within him. She used to smile like that at him too, but now she wouldn't even get mad at him.

Lucian walked over to Orion with a glass of wine in hand, "Here's to you."

Orion took the glass with an indifferent expression, "Let's hope the game she's working on becomes a hit."

"Exactly, I'm thinking that too. After all, Lemmy has shares in the Langston Group. She'll be getting dividends in the future."

Lemira found it

to apologize to Evelina. So, in this life, she'd never given those shares much thought; they were irrelevant to her anyway. Thaddeus, sensing something off, quickly added, "Orion, too, is a rising star, investing in various companies. He'll be seeing

dare to look down on Orion

is such a promising young man. Do

change caught

help but glance at Orion, remembering she had asked him the same

glass, his lips pressed as if

jumped in, "Of course,

in a whirl. Orion had a

looked at Orion with mixed feelings,

which was easy to read. He seemed to make up his mind and replied nonchalantly, "Still in the early stages." Hearing this, Lemira felt a buzz in her ears, as if she

Someone as outstanding

spotted Lemira's expression; unable to see her hurt, he added, "It's still

half-smile, "With Mi Everhart's credentials, it's hard to imagine any girl saying no. It's all up to what

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one gulp. He swept a casual glance at Lemira, who