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 my sister. She's naturally smart, hardworking, and dedicated." The

a bit more about the situation, guessed Lemira was being sarcastic about

Mr. Langston, your

a smile, feeling utterly out of

even more like a fishbone was stuck

teacher quickly changed the subject, "Let's not dwell on this.

gazing at Lucian, "You should

"Lemmy!"

Lemira's retreating figure with mixed emotions, unable to speak as freely

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

in his car,

getting out, Alaric called him, "Lucian, what's going on?

took a deep breath, "We'll

Dravens' issue right now? Dorian's 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

"This is Lemmy's celebration

not have contributed to Lemira's success, but as her brother, he needed to