When They Beg, I Rise!

Chapter 364

Because he had no clue what Matthew had said to Lemira.

Orion took a deep breath, trying to keep his cool. "Don't let his words get to you."

"I know."

Lemira had calmed down quite a bit now, taking a sip of water. "I only asked him one thing, but he didn't even answer."

"What did you ask?"

Orion's heart tightened, more than it ever did during business negotiations.

Lemira hesitated for a moment before looking at him. Considering he also knew Matthew and seemed to be on good terms, maybe Orion would have the answer? Matthew must have dropped out of the finals for someone important.

"Do you not trust me?" Orion asked, looking her straight in the eye.

"No, it's just... I was curious if someone could make him drop out of the finals."

Lemira felt her question was a bit inappropriate.

How was Matthew supposed to respond to that?

After hearing her, Orion found it odd. "Why would you ask something like that?"

"Just curious, that's all."

ready to tell the whole

help but smirk, understanding why Matthew

so he

that? Is

never even crossed

by deceit

she realized

ask? It obviously

the scene where Lemira Matthew stood together

discomfort.

revealing her true s she paused.

bit of a probe."

was the only answer she

for a moment, sensing she

seem very curious

Lemira nodded. "A little."

a

she'd need to interact with him more. Orion, squeezing his water bottle tightly, his gaze intense, remarked,

adults here, what 'kid'? Does that make you

pinch her cheek. "You

her face, Lemira retorted, "Whoever admits

at Orion, she couldn't help but notice he wasn't

between them felt tinged