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.

the atmosphere, his excitement

the principal, "This one's for you, for all your support and guidance towards

Lemira couldn't help but grab his hand, whispering,

I'm fine. It's a day of joy, and

Lucian

had to

lump in his throat; he

get

mad. He made

on behalf of

felt uncomfortable. She didn't need Lucian's so-called compensation now because she wouldn't look

her phone, she saw a message from Orion. [Remember, no

[I know.]

me if

his message, but she instinctively didn't mention Lucian was

the teacher and the

driver had been waiting outside and came

and was about to leave when Lucian grabbed her hand,

driver take

off his hand; she had no