When They Beg, I Rise!

Lemira caught a glimpse of a reporter interviewing Lucian, a sly twinkle in her eye.

Lucian, taken aback by the reporter's questions, stood frozen. The words seemed to jumble in his head, making no sense at all.

What did they mean by asking if they had any tips to share about Lemira's improved grades? Lemira had moved out well before the exams, hardly ever returning home. Moreover, her sudden academic success had nothing to do with her family.

In fact, at that time, Alaric had insisted Lemira take time off for e-sports training, as Evelina had suffered academically due to her gaming pursuits.

All things considered, they hadn't contributed at all to Lemira becoming the top-scorer.

If anything, they had held her back.

If Lemira hadn't decided to move out and skip the e-sports training, her chances of topping the class would have been slim.

Realization dawned on Lucian as he looked towards Lemira unwittingly. She had said those things on purpose.

It was a deliberate jab at all the Langstons. She knew they had no face to claim her victory as their own.

Lemira's words hit Lucian hard, filling him with shame for not being a better brother.

husky voice, "Actually, we didn't do much. It was all down to

Lemira was being sarcastic about

Lucian, "Kudos, Mr. Langston, your

a smile,

was stuck in his throat. He dared

changed the subject, "Let's not dwell on this. How about we all head to the restaurant for a

hung back, gazing at Lucian, "You should

"Lemmy!"

with mixed emotions, unable to speak

into the car, she noticed Lucian's silhouette by the

followed in his car,

"Lucian, what's going on? Eve's already at the hospital. Why haven't

a deep breath, "We'll probably head

grades are a mess, and Mrs. Grace Draven has been calling non-stop. Dorian's even been ignoring her video calls, knowing if she sees him in the hospital, all our efforts

trembled, "This is Lemmy's celebration party.

have contributed to Lemira's success, but as her brother,