When They Beg, I Rise!

She blushed and tried to wriggle out of his embrace, but he held her tight. His chin rested gently on her shoulder. "Just a little longer, okay?" he murmured.

"But everyone's already here. It's not exactly the best look," Lemira mumbled, feeling a bit embarrassed.

Orion still didn't release her. "They've been here for a while. A few more minutes won't hurt," he reassured her.

Lemira stayed put, her cheeks flushed, listening to the steady, strong rhythm of his heartbeat. The memory of their recent kiss had left her mind blank, unable to think of anything else. Eventually, Orion loosened his grip.

Lemira, still red-faced, said, "I-I'll go check outside."

Her retreat was almost like a hasty escape, and Orion chuckled softly as he watched her leave.

Stepping outside, Lemira took a deep breath and patted her cheeks, trying to regain her composure. It wasn't polite to keep people waiting too long.

Sure enough, she saw the PR team from TG Group jogging on the treadmills.

Debby spotted Lemira and came over. "I saw you two were busy, so we didn't want to interrupt. And we figured a little exercise wouldn't hurt," she said with a smile.

Lemira felt a bit guilty. "Sorry for keeping you waiting."

"No worries," Debby replied. "Arranging meetings at the gym is pretty smart- sneak in some exercise during work hours."

ease. Honestly, who would dare interrupt when the heir to the Everhart fortune is having a moment with his girlfriend? Besides, with Orion involved, was there anything that couldn't be sorted out? Lemira led the PR team to

up.

the Langston family's security system overnight. We did find someone sneaking into the mansion late at night. However, they seemed to know the system well, and

security layout,

through nearby cameras and have found a few suspicious vehicles. It's going to

it wouldn't

such drastic measures

those lurking in

a good start. It means we're

It's just a matter

and took the blame,

had hoped to finally bring Evelina

"I suspect this isn't the first time Evelina's father has done something like this. Remember Evelina's partner-in-crime during the SATS? The one who supposedly hung himself? I

likely he played a

all very suspicious too. That

some clues, we'll definitely get

he uncovered the truth about that car accident, maybe

a charity sale. The 'two-faced' girl is sure to pull some tricks. This time,