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."

hearing it, Lemira found it amusing. Technically, she

given those shares much thought; they were irrelevant to her anyway. Thaddeus, sensing something

look down on Orion

his wine, suddenly changed the subject, "Mr. Everhart is such a promising young man. Do you

change caught

she had asked him the same

wine glass, his lips pressed as

jumped in, "Of course,

clattered to the floor in her surprise. 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 it be that something happened

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

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

it made sense. Someone as outstanding as

Lemira's expression; unable to see her hurt, he added, "It's still early days; who knows if

let out a half-smile, "With Mi Everhart's credentials, it's hard to imagine any girl saying

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one gulp. He swept a casual glance at Lemira,