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."

it amusing. Technically, she

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

dare to look down on

subject, "Mr. Everhart is such

topic change caught

she had asked him the

hand tightened around the wine glass, his lips pressed as

in, "Of course,

Blushing, she bent down to pick them up, her thoughts suddenly in a whirl. Orion had a girlfriend? He had said he didn't before. Could

utensils, Lemira looked at Orion with mixed feelings, a touch of sourness in her

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 couldn't hear anything else. So, he really

sense. Someone as outstanding as

he added, "It's still early days;

to imagine any girl saying no. It's all up to what

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casual glance at Lemira, who was looking down, her expression