Orion stepped out of the elevator, catching the sight of her slamming the door shut behind her.

He rubbed his temples. It had been a while since he indulged in booze, and his head was spinning slightly.

Back in his apartment next door, Thaddeus was lounging on the couch, scrolling through his phone. He looked up as Orion entered, "You're back. How did it go?" "What do you mean, 'how did it go'?"

"Don't play dumb with me. You mentioned having a girlfriend during dinner, and Sweet Lemon didn't take it too well. Don't tell me you didn't notice."

Pouring himself a glass of water, Orion leaned against the counter, swirling the liquid slowly, "Once she starts college, she'll forget all about today."

Seeing the world would help her grow. All he could do was watch her go.

Thaddeus gave Orion a look, "Hopefully."

But he sensed something about Orion's demeanor seemed off.

Orion cared about Lemira more than he let on. Perhaps even Orion himself hadn't realized that his feelings had started to change.

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days that followed, Lemira felt awkward

all, she did like him a bit. But he was already involved with someone

Orion. Even though they shared the same username in the game, they were

secret online crush, who would appear in the game in less than half

time to play, for

the evening, Lemira noticed her fans asking about

probably be knocked out

someone who can be summoned and dismissed at will!] Glancing at the time, Lemira realized the finals were

names like

fans, she knew they were online, watching her live

"I don't intend to participate in this competition, but I

clear early to avoid trouble. After her announcement, she noticed Alaric had

Alaric stormed out of the live stream, his emotions a mix of frustration and

was only at that moment

wasn't coming back for the competition. He had always held onto some hope, believing Lemira wouldn't

playoff, Lemira had returned to

throwing a tantrum and would eventually show up for the finals. But he was wrong this time. Alaric, half amused and half despairing, turned to Lucian, "Lucian, what should I do

wouldn't forgive you either." "But I've always talked to Lemira

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