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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followed, Lemira

him a bit. But he was already involved with someone

certain that her online crush from the past life wasn't Orion. Even though they

about her past life's secret online crush, who would appear in the game in less than half a month. She decided she could try to "accidentally" meet

on right on time to play, for that was

streams in the evening,

probably be knocked out in the

isn't someone who can be summoned and dismissed at will!] Glancing at the time, Lemira realized the finals were tomorrow. She hadn't planned on participating,

names like

among her top fans, she knew they were online, watching her live stream. Perhaps the questions from her fans

participate in this competition, but I will definitely be

avoid trouble. After her announcement, she noticed Alaric had

of the live stream, his emotions a mix of frustration and

at that moment

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

in the last playoff, Lemira had

up for the finals. But he was wrong this time. Alaric, half amused and

lacked sincerity, and you kept picking on her, insulting her. If I were her, I wouldn't forgive you either." "But I've always talked to Lemira like that,

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