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?"

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

had left the Langstons. He had to mend things,

inevitable, just like in

expression cool,

You'll only get hurt at that time. And it might even drag that school doctor into this. You know how

to take Alaric's offer. Having left the Langstons, she wasn't planning on going back. Alaric sighed helplessly, resigned

her apartment, Lemira

worried for herself; she concerned that Orion would

nowhere to be seen. Waiting on the

en

eyes open, she saw those two, Orion helping a drunk

stood up, "Did you guys have

"You haven't slept?"

to his room and tossed him on the bed. He turned to look at Lemira, "You have something to