When They Beg, I Rise!

Chapter 426

Lemira's lips curled into a chilly smirk. "You're mistaken. The one who fancies that bistro is Evelina, not me." Caspian's face twisted awkwardly. "Must've slipped my mind then, been swamped at work lately."

"If you can't keep it straight, then drop the 'big brother' act, will you? There are no cameras here."

Caspian's expression soured considerably.

Evelina quickly stepped in to smooth things over. "Caspian, Lemmy's just blunt, don't take it so personally."

Seizing the moment, Caspian made his exit from the team's headquarters.

Janice huffed in frustration. "Pretending to be someone they're not. I wish we could just expose him for who he truly is."

"But he's a celebrity. Without undeniable proof, nobody's going to take your word for it."

Especially since Caspian had always played up his 'good guy' persona, her word alone couldn't stand against his army of fans.

Lemira surveyed the group. "Let's start training then. I want to spar with each of you to see our progress."

They trained together until the dorm's curfew, only stopping then.

After a shower back at the dorm, Lemira found a package on her desk.

opened it to find a box of pain

it to Orion with a simple, [Got

staring at her message,

demeanor

messaging you, she's obviously not holding a grudge, knowing well it wasn't your car, and not directly your fault." "But she doesn't seem to be in the

right. I have to confront Matthew about

Lemira

she found several messages

was pressing. [They're

bump on et

ready to offer. If you've got

conditions, now's the ti

not interested,] Lemira texted back, unwilling to collaborate with

[Got beef with them?]

[Yes, I do.]

make them grovel.

idea struck her. Asher had clues to her parents' accident. Perhaps, she could trade

progress in gathering bits of the story,

reluctance to engage with the Langstons, uncovering the past was crucial for her. "You have a point. I'll see Mr. Langston

required

her classes, Lemira headed straight for the