When They Beg, I Rise!

Lucian couldn't believe Lemira was actually going through with the lawsuit.

Lemira just laughed it off, "If you do something wrong, you've got to face the consequences. It's not like I forced Evelina to steal from me." Lucian grimaced, "Even if you wanted to sue, you guys can't even afford a decent lawyer. Why embarrass yourself?"

Orion spoke up, ice in his tone, "We'll see when we get to court."

He had hired a lawyer himself, sure of a win.

After saying this, Orion grabbed Lemira's hand, "I'm starved, and you still owe me a dinner!"

Lemira didn't argue and walked away with him.

Lucian didn't follow. Only then did Lemira ask Orion, "When did I owe you a dinner?"

"Remember the car accident last time?"

Lemira remembered. Orion had almost got hurt because of her, and she had promised to treat him to a meal once he was better.

"I remember now," she admitted.

"At least you have some conscience."

Lemira pondered, "So, what do you want to eat?"

Orion looked at her intensely, "You'll agree to anything I choose?"

She felt his gaze was different but dismissed it as her imagination; this man was always good at hiding his true feelings.

shrugged, "I'm kinda broke right now, nothing too

you

the

nodded, "But I

with

like his peace and was a bit of a

called ahead to reserve a private booth, and they set off, walking

the GPS for a while, Lemira

to check the

closer, "Lost,

"This GPS is off."

you who can't follow directions. Give

around and

you remember the way

a route is easy.

playfully,

Slow turtle, lost lamb.

gaze turning serious, "Don't

"What, are you ticklish?"

this time. Orion caught her hand, "Keep touching, and you'll have to

Bssibility."

"I didn't really touch, just poked." Her

though not as composed as before. Following him, they soon reached the bistro and entered the

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