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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the days that followed, Lemira felt awkward

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

past life wasn't Orion. Even though they shared the same username

in less than half a month. She decided she could try

afternoon till evening, she would log on right on time to play, for that

a few days, she hadn't come across that name. During her live streams in the evening, Lemira noticed her fans asking about the

have you, they'll probably be knocked out in

to the finals! Goddess Lemon isn't someone who can be summoned and dismissed at will!] Glancing

names like Lucian

online, watching her live stream.

calmly, "I don't intend to participate in this competition, but I will definitely be in the next

clear early to avoid trouble. After her announcement, she noticed Alaric had left the stream. Hopefully,

of the live stream, his

at that moment he

wasn't coming back for the competition. He had always held onto some hope, believing Lemira wouldn't abandon the Langston family's honor. After all, that had always been important

in the last playoff, Lemira had returned to

show up for the finals. But he was wrong this time. Alaric, half amused and half despairing, turned to Lucian,

her, I wouldn't forgive you either." "But I've always talked to Lemira like that,

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