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."

up, and it's clear

played on Orion's lips, his eyes not

needed to

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her apartment, recalling Orion's words, Lemira wished she

supposed girlfriend, hoping if ignored, it would feel like it never happened. But that was just wishful

from Asher finding out she lived outside. Because of this matter,

day, she got a

"Ms. 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

won't make a difference for the

is work. If you plan to start your own venture or

anything about avoiding?" After a

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

the hospital in the afternoon where Lucian was still

gathered, a real meeting indeed. On her way, she even wondered if it was a

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