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 amusing. Technically, she did own

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 dividends

to look down

subject, "Mr. Everhart is such

change caught

she had asked him the same question

tightened around the wine glass, his lips pressed as if

in, "Of course, he

down to pick them up, her thoughts suddenly in a whirl. Orion had

Lemira looked at Orion with mixed

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 was seeing

it made sense. Someone as outstanding

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

hard to imagine any

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