When They Beg, I Rise!

Chapter 391

Lemira's heart skipped a beat as Orion's face loomed closer to hers, her mind blanking out in the moment. Suddenly, voices from outside snapped them back to reality.

Lemira quickly turned her head away from his embrace and dashed out the door without looking back. Orion stood there, his gaze darkening, unconsciously touching his lips.

He had to admit, some things were beyond his control.

Like wanting to be near her, to hold her, to kiss her.

Leaning against the wall, he rubbed his shoulders and instinctively lit a cigarette.

Outside, Lemira stopped to catch her breath, her cheeks flushed as she noticed in the restroom mirror.

She splashed her face with cold water, trying to calm down before stepping out.

Glancing towards the emergency exit, she wondered if Orion had followed but didn't check, heading straight back to the office.

Entering the conference room, it seemed everyone had arrived.

of the table, raised an eyebrow at Lemira's quick return and her noticeable

had a comforting chat?"

kept her

the meeting, "Alright,

project lead, Mr. Orion, isn't here yet," someone

eyes on her as

not wait

but soon focused, detailing a solution for a bug they'd

How'd you cheer Lemon up so quickly? Share your secret." Orion's blunt reply:

smirked, knowing well Orion's actions contradicted his

the meeting, Lemira

a

to drink some water,

had returned to

which she had

her earlier

attempt at comfort, hinting at an unspoken

her studies but would remain available for the project. "Take the weekend off,