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?"

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

was why she had

it's inevitable, just like in her

expression cool,

at that time. And it might even drag that school doctor into this. You know how Asher's temper, what he is

the complications with Asher. But she wasn't going to take Alaric's offer. Having left the Langstons, she wasn't planning on going back.

at her apartment, Lemira ran

through her hair, her irritation palpable. She wasn't worried for herself;

the sofa, Lemira eventually fell

en

those two,

"Did you

"You haven't slept?"

tossed him on the bed. He turned to look at Lemira, "You