When They Beg, I Rise!

Chapter 442

Orion stepped aside to take a call, returning to Lemira's side with a decision in mind. "I've got to head to the office to sort out some stuff. I'll be back for dinner. What are you in the mood for?" "I'm craving the signature dish from Bistrova. Can we get takeout from there?"

"If that's what you want, I'd pluck the stars from the sky to stir-fry them for you."

Lemira burst into laughter. Was he really making jokes like this?

Orion pinched her cheek gently. "There's that smile. Don't go around with a long face. It adds years."

Her cheeks warmed at his touch. "You better get going. I'll be fine on my own."

He gave her a long, deep look before turning to leave.

Around the corner, he spotted his PR team waiting. "Make sure Bistrova delivers her meals while she's in the hospital."

Debby nodded eagerly. "Of course, Mr. Everhart. Consider it done."

After Orion left, Lemira found herself alone in the small garden, watching ants move their colony, the sky looking like it was on the brink of a thunderstorm. Soon after, Lucian woke up.

Lemira entered his room. "Your condition's gotten worse. The doctor recommends more tests and to proceed with the surgery sooner."

"I know my condition. I had the surgery scheduled, but then this happened. With Asher away on business, I couldn't just ignore it."

out of

expression serious.

realizes his

didn't take the

the live stream incident, she hadn't planned on showing

the hospital parking lot, uh, spotted by our team." "Perfect timing. Lucian, you'll be transferring hospitals. Go with

a wheelchair for Lucian, escorting him to the underground

Lucian couldn't help but speak. "Lemmy, with Caspian's career ruined and his face scarred, even surgery might leave

face was impassive.

you to

their meaning when said

tendency to smooth things over, to make big issues small if

like these, someone always had to lose

one to lose out here, and your advice won't change my

That shut Lucian up.

to the parking lot where Asher, fuming with rage, confronted

here?" in

must you

wn

TG Group's PR team with your little stunt?'d advise you to clarify that the livestream was just a rehearsal, not

lips curled coldly. "Good thing I have my