When They Beg, I Rise!

Chapter 318

Orion's foot swung out with force: "Beat it!"

"Aw, come on, didn't even touch me! My bro's losing his cool!"

Matthew, clutching his behind, grimaced and scampered off into the distance.

Orion couldn't help but show a look of resignation.

Thaddeus patted Orion on the shoulder, "Why's that kid back in town? Oh, right, the big championship game's happening this weekend at the city stadium, isn't it?" No wonder he had returned.

Shortly after, Lemira emerged from the restroom.

Spotting the two men outside, she asked, "Where's Matthew?"

Hearing Lemira mention Matthew made Orion's eyelid twitch: "He's got a dinner plan with some friends."

"Oh, is that so? You know such impressive people, then why didn't you mention it when he logged into your account?"

Facing Lemira's inquiry felt like walking to the gallows for Orion.

He tried to sound nonchalant: "Impressive? I wouldn't say that."

A bit of arrogance in his tone there.

team, blessed with talent, a good family background, free from pressure, and fair treatment. Locking eyes with Orion's deep gaze, Lemira noted, "Well, you're pretty

the subject: "Hey Lemon, there's this Al networking event tomorrow afternoon. Maple Group got an invite, you should come too. Just got the

up: "I can give

already called an Uber. See you

get into her ride

tongue: "Think Lemon's onto

departing car, his profile half-shrouded in the streetlight's shadow, making his expression hard

lay on her bed, her thoughts in turmoil over Matthew's

same names; it might not even be his account. Perhaps she was just connecting dots that weren't

didn't sleep

arrived early at the

carry addeus mentioned,

laptop.

wnevol.ne

for Alin her team.

room was nearly empty when she found a seat and opened her laptop to prepare her materials, still

of the Maple Group?"

yet. But did you bring what I

lowered her voice:

on it. I'm

in this

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