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."

enough with the banter. I just got word: the exam surveillance footage was pulled up,

played on Orion's lips, his eyes not following suit, "What else? Justice

needed to be

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words, Lemira wished

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

to Orion from Asher finding out she lived outside. Because of this matter, sleep eluded her

day, she got a call

Langston, the game you helped develop is going live. We need all hands on deck for a final meeting, and as a technician, you've got to take a part. Can you make it this

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

work is work. If you plan to start your own venture or anything involving the Langston family in the future, are you

anything about avoiding?" After a moment, Lemira agreed, "I'll be

a mix of annoyance. She wasn't one to run

in the afternoon where Lucian

a couple of team members gathered, a real meeting indeed. On her way,

warm as he saw Lemira, "Glad you could make it. Let's