When They Beg, I Rise!

Lemira stared into those handsome features before her, disbelief coloring her expression. She knew all too well how much Caspian reveled in playing roles-whether on the job or in real life. Caspian, with a smile playing on his lips, whispered, "Heard your team's looking for sponsors. I'm here to help. Just play along, will you?"

But Lemira was far from willing to comply.

Yet, as Caspian firmly grabbed her shoulder, feigning intimacy as they walked in together, she realized he had orchestrated everything, including the media ready to snap their photos. Under different circumstances, she wouldn't have played along.

But this was the team's home base. Causing a scene here would only bring negative attention to the team.

After all, Caspian was a celebrity, having adopted a stage name early in his career without ever revealing his family's identity.

What was he up to now?

Lemira couldn't quite figure it out.

To the cameras, Caspian said, "Everyone's curious about the bruise on my face, right? My sister gave it to me. We've been sparring recently, and she's improved a lot. I, her big brother, can't even beat her now." Outside, Caspian was the epitome of a caring older brother.

Sure enough, fans started commenting on how lucky she was to have such a wonderful brother.

Lemira's face fell.

going out of his way to boost your popularity and secure sponsorships, and you're

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young Sinclair girl was

added, "Come on, Lemmy, crack a smile. Anyone would think you're

clenched her fists,

"Just go along with it, okay? It's

never asked

always the same with them, compensating based

already cut ties with them, as everyone knows,"

president, causing Lemira's eyes to unexpectedly well

to encounter an

my sister's falling out with our family recently. Regardless, she'll always be my sister,

Jessica said, "And what about her? You treated your adopted sister better

anger at the mention of her adoption, a

the same class. You've always been close to Lemira, but that doesn't give you the right