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."

his eyes on the girl dancing in the middle of the floor, but he had to be subtle because of

noticed Dorian and Evelina approaching

What a buzzkill.

guy blocked her path, "Hey foxy lady, you've got some

on, you're here alone anyway. You already came to this bar, don't be such a prude."

Orion and turned back

his gaze deeply fixed on the girl

was the only thing shining. He swallowed hard, casting

hint of intimidation. The sleazy guy backed off, trying to save face, "Don't make stuff up. I didn't

"Who said that?"

through

the spot. Despite the deafening music, he could feel his heartbeat out of

had done, looked up at the man in