When They Beg, I Rise!

After Lemira spoke, everyone looked complex.

Lifting her gaze to meet Orion's, Lemira summoned all her courage to hold his stare. Orion's lips were a thin, cold line, his usually relaxed hand now clenched slightly, betraying a hint of timidity. For all his life, fear was foreign to him, but in this moment, Lemira's thoughts were an enigma he couldn't decipher.

Lucian was specially taken aback, "Lemmy, what do you mean by that? Why is there no need?"

He felt there was every need! It's crucial to prevent Lemira from getting entangled with this man! If this guy was after money, with ulterior motives, Lucian needed to know how to handle him. Lemira replied with a calm demeanor, "Lucian, don't play matchmaker so casually. You weren't this nosy before. Mr. Everhart, being the catch that he is, doesn't need your matchmaking services." Lucian could only nod in agreement, "Alright, your word is law. I was just looking out for Mr. Everhart, seeing as he's a friend of yours. No harm meant."

Thaddeus snorted. Only a fool would buy that explanation. Clearly, Lucian's attempt to set Orion up was a ploy to test the waters.

But it inadvertently aligned with Orion's reasons for coming back, making things easier for him.

Lucian returned to his seat, "Lemon had a bit of a fallout with the family recently, and you here were kind enough to look out for her, Mr. Everhart. I'm grateful for that and will return the favor should you need anything." "No need for such formalities."

Orion poured himself a glass of red wine and took a few sips. He wasn't much of a drinker, yet at this moment, he felt an urge to indulge.

long hair cascading down her shoulders, her fair skin highlighting her serene

The dinner ended quietly.

the main characters, dared not speak up, let alone offer toasts. Their status didn't grant them such liberties. Lemira stood up to leave the room, her

trailed behind, deliberately walking beside Orion, and started, "Tonight's on me, as a token

you know she's important, avoid actions that

person

anyone, I believe." Lucian was slightly irritated, "And you don't have any right to look after her, what are you? What do you take my sister for?" Orion's Adam's apple

the response behind her, Lemira tugged her lips,

pace down the stairs, Lemira felt her emotions

cool breeze outside offered her

me," Lucian pleaded earnestly, looking at Lemira. "I promise, things will be different

her eye, Lemira saw Orion approaching, his stride confident and his figure tall. Her

BUMS

to the curb, rolling down the