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 did

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 dividends as

down on

is such a promising young

topic change caught

glance at Orion, remembering she had asked

glass, his lips pressed as if

"Of

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

up her utensils, Lemira looked at Orion with mixed feelings, a

nonchalantly, "Still in the early stages." Hearing this, Lemira

as outstanding as him was bound to attract

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

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

AQUMS

gulp. He swept a casual glance