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

matter? Someone had a

kept her head down,

the meeting,

Orion, isn't here

Thaddeus' eyes on her as Orion's absence

not wait for

focused, detailing a solution for

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

well Orion's actions

the meeting,

a

to drink some water,

had returned to

which she had

gaze, but Orion watched her, her earlier

attempt at comfort, hinting

up, telling Thaddeus she'd head back to her studies but would remain available