Chapter 572

Lemira hadn't planned on asking too many questions, but things were different now between her and Orion.

Orion nodded, "Yeah, my mom asked her to come, but we're not really close."

So that's how it was.

Lemira thought about how Sophia also knew Thaddeus. They probably all ran in the same circles.

Back in the private room, Lemira resumed eating. She hadn't quite satisfied her hunger earlier.

Orion, on the other hand, was lost in thought, replaying the scene from before. Mrs. Amanda hadn't outed him in public, which was a relief.

He watched Lemira eat, hesitating all the while.

Once Lemira finished, she noticed Orion's troubled expression. "What's on your mind?"

"I have a friend who's in a bit of a situation."

"Oh? What's going on?"

Lemira wondered if this friend was Thaddeus.

"My friend comes from a pretty well-off family. He started dating someone but hasn't told her about his background. Now he's unsure if he should come clean."

case, I say

paled at the mention


But what if he doesn't want to break up?" "Well, then

If he's hiding his identity, isn't it because he's worried she's after

"It's not that."

Negotiating business deals had never made him

"Then what is it?"

Lemira's gaze. The real reason was even harder to

"Orion, something's off with

Orion was sweating bullets.

squinted at him, "You're defending this friend a lot. Could it be

too startled to

"Just kidding. It's probably Thaddeus,

was drenched in cold sweat. Should

just


want to

chickened out. He'd have to come up with a

glanced at her watch, "Let's

They left Bistrova together.

Evelina still lingering. She was

still haven't gone

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