When They Beg, I Rise!

Chapter 316

Orion slid the menu back across the table, a casual gesture as he said, "Let her pick."

The manager at The Cozy Corner Bistro raised an eyebrow in surprise at Lemira, who seemed a bit out of place. What was her connection to this gentleman? Quickly regaining composure, the manager asked, "The usual wine for the table?"

Orion declined without a beat, "No wine today, let's go with some fruit juices."

Acknowledging with a nod, the manager took the menu and carefully exited the private dining room.

Orion turned his attention to Lemira, "So, what's up with calling Thaddeus out for lunch?"

He knew Lemira well enough to know she wouldn't ask Thaddeus to lunch without a good reason.

Lemira paused before revealing, "I'm now the team leader for Orvin Team."

"Congratulations, Lemon! That's great news, definitely calls for a celebration." Lemira nodded in agreement, "Yeah."

Orion watched her, "That's it? Nothing else?"

"Nope, just a lunch. You two are pretty much my only friends here."

Lemira tactfully avoided mentioning her investment plans.

Halfway through the meal, Thaddeus stepped out to take a call.

food, she stole a glance

calmly, "You have something

intelligence stuff with Thaddeus. Given Asher might make a move against Maple Group, we need to strategize." "Don't worry about it. Thaddeus

a bit guilty, Lemira simply sipped her water to

school? Settling

new friends, started a new life. Just like you said, college life is indeed

at the mention of school, a

interest in

stood up, "You seemed interested in the

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eager for

distance between them -

quickened her pace, intentionally widening

Admiring the garden, she

so picturesque,

here would be

behind, slowly described

with its goldfish

As soon

slipped Lemira nodded, she

t Orion quickly caught

muttered, "Thanks." ND

wrist, stabilizing her.