When They Beg, I Rise!

He tried to pull Lemira back, but she was as slippery as an eel, quickly finding her way to the very center of the dance floor.

Once Lemira let loose with her dancing, she instantly drew a crowd's attention.

In no time, she became the center of attention. Orion, seeing this, couldn't help but feel helpless, thinking to himself that he knew he shouldn't have let her drink, not even cocktails.

From a VIP room nearby, Dorian caught sight of Lemira dancing and whistled appreciatively, "Nice moves."

Evelina, standing next to him, felt a twinge of jealousy. It seemed true that any flashy siren could capture a man's gaze.

She had been stringing Dorian along without any real intention of committing.

But today, after receiving a call that might have been from her father, she panicked at the thought of losing the Langstons' backing. She realized she needed to secure a rich boyfriend and get married quickly. Coincidentally, Dorian had declared his affection at the bar that evening, and Evelina reluctantly accepted.

Evelina gritted her teeth, "Dorian, let's go dance too."

"Sure."

the floor, but he had to be subtle because of

noticed Dorian and Evelina approaching with

What a buzzkill.

her path, "Hey foxy lady, you've got

"Come on, you're here alone anyway. You

Orion and turned back to the sleazy guy, "He's

upon hearing this, his gaze

it seemed as if she was the only thing shining. He swallowed hard, casting a cold look at

save face, "Don't make stuff up. I

"Who said that?"

her arm through Orion's, "Does this prove

music, he could feel his heartbeat out of sync. Seeing this, the

the man in