mย Chapter 223ย Chapter 223ย Lemmy felt Orion was genuinely kind to her, different from anyone elseย She once mistook his kindness as a sign he had feelings for her. Why else would he be so nice? But, in the end, it was just wish thinking on her part.ย Orion seemed choked up for a moment before he finally said, โItโs not out of the question?ย Lemiraโs heart skipped a beat. What did he mean by that?ย Orion continued, โSince youโve cut ties with your brothers, you can consider me family from now onย โIโm not in need of a brother.โย Lemira stood up, Iโm full. Iโm going to pack.โย he left, feeling a bit downhearted.ย Orion watched her leave, his gaze complex. Thaddeus walked in, โDone talking? Ready to let go this time?โย Orion remained silent, downing his glass of wine in one gulp, his eyes dark and brooding.ย Lemiraโs feelings were easy to read. But he felt he wasnโt worthy, nor did he have the right.ย The next day, Lemira headed straight for the airportย She turned to Orion, suddenly hugging him, โIโm leaving. Thanks for being there for me over this period of time. I never forget you.โย Orion stiffened for a moment before patting her back, โContact me anytime. Iโll always be here.ย Lemira then awkwardly let go.ย Thaddeus also came over, โI want a hug too.ย Orion blocked Thaddeus with a stern face, โWeโre running out of time. Go check her in.ย โDonโt worry, Iโll take good care of Lemon.โย Lemira glanced back at Orion, dragging her suitcase away.ย Two hours later, the plane landed at Orvin Airport. Stepping off, Lemira felt a bit nervous, โI wonder if our project will stand out at the event.โย Thaddeus encouraged, โHave some confidence.โย He hadnโt expected Lemira to be so talented. He thought Orion was just paving the way for her, but she really had the skills.ย They went directly to the venue.ย Lemira, with her portfolio and project in tow, made her way to the display area. Thaddeus, wearing a baseball cap to hide his face, followed her in.ย Scanning the room, he spotted someone familiar and quickly excused himself, โIโve got to hit the restroom, Lemon. Keep checking.โย Lemira nodded and got settled with prepared materials. Looking up, she saw Lucian.ย She immediately lowered her head. What was a Langston doing here? Talk about bad luck!ย Lucian saw her too and approached with a surprised look, โLemmy! Didnโt expect to see you here!ย Alaric frowned, examining Lemira, โWhy are you wearing Maple Groupโs logo? Donโt you know theyโre competing with Lucian right now?โย Hearing this, Lemira scoffed. She lifted her gaze, a chill in her eyes, โYeah, I know.โย โSince you know that, why still working partโtime at the Maple Group then? If youโre short on cash, you couldโve just told us. Even though Asher cut you off, Lucian and I wouldnโt leave you without pocket money.โย Alaric was visibly upset. After all, Lemira was a Langston; why would she work for their competitor?ย Lemira stood up firmly, โI have nothing to do with the Langstons anymore. Where I work is none of your business.*ย โLemmy, even if you hate Asher, you shouldnโt do this to Lucian.โย โTo me, youโre all the same.โย Lemiraโs tone was cold and distant, โI made myself clear before. Pretend we donโt know each other if we ever meet again.โย Lucian held back Alaric, โForget about it. Letโs go over there. Lemonโs upset right now. Letโs not push her too harshly.โย 1/1ย
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