I Rise 167
Posted on March 06, 2025 ยท 1 mins read
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Chapter 167ย  The entire room turned their attention to the two under the spotlight.ย  Dorian, microphone in hand, made a heartfelt confession. Evelina, feigning shyness yet clearly basking in the attention and cheers from the crowd.ย  Lemira watched the scene unfold with a hint of mockery in her eyes. So, even without the scene of they humiliating her in the past life, Dorian still ended up confessing his feelings for Evelina.ย  Now, Evelina had gained some fame as an influencer, with her girlโ€“nextโ€“door looks making her quite popular.ย  When Orion caught sight of Dorian, his gaze sent a warning signal to Thaddeus, who gulped, โ€œI had no idea he would show up here.โ€ย  After Dorianโ€™s public confession to Lemira last time, Thaddeus had to call his uncle in the middle of the night, urging him to keep his son on a tighter leash to avoid any more scandalous confessions.ย  oran had since vanished from Lemiraโ€™s life, jetting off to Orvin, only to unexpectedly return and walk straight into their sight.ย  Lemira turned her head away, โ€œIt doesnโ€™t matter. With masks on, no one knows whoโ€™s who. Letโ€™s just enjoy ourselves.โ€ย  โ€œSweet Lemon, I just love your carefree spirit. Letโ€™s head to the lounge area; it might not be as lively as there when in a private room.โ€ After all, bringing a girl to a bar didnโ€™t exactly call for a round of drinks with a bunch of ladies. And calling for guys would be even more out of the question.ย  So, they settled for the lounge to soak in the ambiance.ย  No sooner had Lemira sat down than a waiter came over to take their order. Thaddeus quickly decided for himself, asking, โ€œSweet Lemon, what would you like?โ€ย  โ€œA cocktail, something fancyย  Orion, remembering Lemiraโ€™s drunken antics from before, gazed at the waiter, โ€œBring her a glass of soda water.โ€ย  โ€œI donโ€™t want soda water. Whatโ€™s the point of coming to a bar if youโ€™re not drinking?โ€ Lemira was visibly annoyed.ย  Orion felt a headache coming on, recalling the barbecue night when Lemira got drunk. He fixed his gaze on her, โ€œHave you forgotten about that night and you being drunk? You donโ€™t know about your own alcohol tolerance, huh?โ€ย  Lemira recalled what happened that time, feeling a bit sheepish, she admitted, โ€œOkay, I concede Iโ€™m not great with alcohol, but I didnโ€™t do anything crazy after getting drunk, did I?โ€ย  Thaddeus, curious, looked at Orion, โ€œSweet Lemon, this sweetheart, she wouldnโ€™t have gone wild, right?โ€ย  Facing with their probe, Orion felt a bit guilty and looked away. โ€œWhen youโ€™re drunk, youโ€™re not exactly up for much.โ€ย  The manโ€™s Adamโ€™s apple bobbed, the memories of that night, which he thought he had forgotten, resurfaced, unsettling him.ย  Thaddeus nodded, โ€œHow about a lowโ€“alcohol cocktail then?โ€ย  โ€œAlright.โ€ย  Lemira recognized Orionโ€™s point. Getting drunk would mean missing out on the rest of the night.ย  Soon, Thaddeus found himself chatting with a girl at a nearby table and wandered off to join her, leaving Lemira and Orion alone in the lounge.ย  Feeling a bit awkward, Lemira sipped the cocktail served to her, feeling surprisingly pleasant.ย  Orionโ€™s gaze landed on her. He felt headache, looking serious. โ€œYou really shouldnโ€™t drink carelessly when youโ€™re out.โ€ย  After finishing her drink, Lemira, feeling slightly buzzed, stood up abruptly, โ€œIโ€™m going to go join the fun.โ€ย  She was in high spirits and wanted to let loose for a bit.ย  Seeing Lemira head into the center of the dance floor, Orion didnโ€™t hesitate and followed her into the crowd.ย  Chapter 168ย 


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