When They Beg, I Rise!

Even if Lemira hadn't been held back by her grades, her scores still wouldn't seem like they'd be enough to snag the top spot in the whole city.

"That's what I thought too, but the school just put up a banner, and there were reporters interviewing the top student. It's definitely Lemmy, no mistake. I'm at the restaurant with them now."

Alaric was speechless for a moment on the other end of the line. He never, in his wildest dreams, thought that Lemira would actually score the highest in the city.

After a while, Alaric finally said, "Well, i-if she's the top of the city, we should definitely celebrate."

His sister, who had never really shone academically, had suddenly become the city's number one.

This turnaround left Alaric struggling to adjust.

"Yeah, I was thinking the same. I have to be there for this occasion. I'll finish up here and then bring her over. Keep an eye on Dorian for me, will you?"

"Sure, no problem. Since Lemira did so well this time, should we throw her a party too?"

Alaric had been doing a lot of reflection since he lost the competition and felt that he had indeed been a bit too harsh on Lemira in the past. So, he wanted to use this opportunity to mend their sibling relationship. Lucian, feeling gratified, said, "Look at me, forgetting the obvious. Of course, we should throw her a grand celebration party. She scored the highest in the city; Asher would be thrilled once he knows." After hanging up, Lucian, filled with excitement, entered the restaurant.

Lemira was seated in the center, the focus of everyone's attention. When Lucian appeared, someone stood up, "The top-scorer's brother is here, make room for him."

Lucian took his seat beside Lemira, feeling a mix of emotions.

He was used to being respected as Mr. Langston wherever he went, never imagining that one day he'd bask in his sister's glory.

in the atmosphere,

a toast to the teachers and the principal, "This one's for you, for all

Lemira couldn't help but

day of joy, and I should toast

Lucian

had to

throat; he

get

go mad. He made

on behalf of

Lucian's so-called compensation now because she wouldn't look

at her phone, she saw a message from Orion.

[I know.]

if you need

a sense of relief seeing his message, but she

After saying goodbye to the teacher and the principal, Lemira helped

and came over to help Lucian

about to leave when Lucian grabbed her hand, "Lemmy, come

driver take

his hand; she had no desire to