When They Beg, I Rise!

Chapter 189

After Lemira returned to her apartment, she couldn't quite keep her mind on anything. She was convinced that Evelina was behind this latest stunt. Such a petty move, but utterly disgusting all the same. She tossed and turned over it until she finally dialed the ethics hotline, "I want to report someone for cheating on the exam."

To fight fire with fire.

Lemira wasn't entirely sure if Evelina had actually cheated, but given her track record, she probably rigged the score. Regardless, Lemira was determined to give Evelina a taste of her own medicine. Stepping out to grab some groceries, Lemira spotted a familiar car parked along the street. She quickened her pace, pretending not to notice.

"Lemira." Alaric hurried after her, "I came to give you a heads-up."

Lemira's lips twisted in a sardonic smile, "That's funny, I don't remember asking for your help."

"Lucian's come down with something nasty, can't handle the company's affairs, so Asher got wind of it. He also heard about your top score in the city."

"And?"

tonight. You know how he is. I suggest moving back in until he's gone, then you can leave again if you want. Lucian and I

hurt, that was why she had left the Langstons.

Asher to return. Yet, after the exams, it's inevitable, just like in her past life. She

expression cool,

drag that school doctor into this. You know how Asher's temper, what he is capable of." Lemira's frustration grew, "I know how

to take Alaric's offer. Having left the Langstons, she

her apartment,

worried

ending her live stream that evening, Orion was nowhere to be seen. Waiting on the sofa,

en

her eyes open, she saw those two,

"Did you guys have a night

"You haven't slept?"

took Thaddeus to his room and tossed him on the bed. He turned to look