When They Beg, I Rise!

Chapter 190

Lemira felt a stir as she watched him lounge with such a careless ease, which was intriguingly inviting.

She lowered her gaze, "I was just trying to be helpful, you know."

"Don't worry, she'll share my bed," Orion said with a smirk. "Kid, you're young but your mind sure runs wild."

Lemira's mood soured instantly as she heard those words. The thought of him being so kind to another girl, sharing a bed with her even, saddened her. Her expression cooled significantly, "I'll head back to rest."

With that, Lemira turned and left, her departure marked by the forceful shut of the door. Orion, hearing the slam, arched an eyebrow. Was she angry?

"Orion, you're not being straight with her, man. You don't really have a girlfriend. That's lying."

"I didn't lie to her. Don't you share a room with your girlfriend?"

Thaddeus sipped on his lemonade, "You were just playing words with her. Sweet Lemon's thoughtful, keeping it by the bed. If it weren't for her status, I'd say she's quite the match for you." Orion's gaze darkened, "Don't joke about that."

the banter. I just got word: the exam surveillance footage was pulled up, and it's clear as day - Ms. Fake Angel cheated, an

eyes not following suit, "What

to be

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Lemira wished she could knock some

she felt distressed. For a while, she had managed to forget about Orion's supposed girlfriend, hoping if ignored, it would feel

had brought up moving out was to avoid bringing trouble to Orion from Asher finding out she

she got

hands on deck for a final meeting, and as a technician, you've got to take a part.

a difference for the meeting." Lemira wasn't keen on crossing paths with the

where you're coming from, but work is work. If you plan to start your own venture or anything involving the Langston family in the future, are

said anything about avoiding?" After a moment, Lemira agreed,

up, she felt a mix of annoyance. She wasn't one to run from

to the hospital in the

of team members gathered, a real meeting indeed. On her way, she even wondered if it was a trick to

he saw Lemira, "Glad you could