When They Beg, I Rise!

She was grateful for Jessica standing up for her, but she couldn't let him get into trouble because of her.

With a light smile, she began, "Sure, all of that happened, but none of it has anything to do with me and Caspian. He's always been pretty good to me."

After hearing this, Caspian's smile grew wider, and he leaned in to whisper, "That's my girl."

After interacting with his fans for a while, Caspian finally wrapped up the meet-and-greet and slipped away from the venue.

As soon as Caspian left, his fans dispersed too.

Susanna hurried off to follow her celebrity crush, while Evelina couldn't hide her envy at Lemira, surprised that Caspian actually showed up to boost Lemira's popularity.

That wasn't supposed to happen. She had already tried to sow discord between Caspian and Lemira at the party.

Evelina felt something was off. She was determined to confront Caspian for clarification.

Once the crowd had left, Lemira approached Jessica, "What brings you here?"

"I was at the finals too. Then I heard you became the captain of the Orvin University Team, and I just had to come check on you. Didn't expect to walk into that scene, but I had to speak up for you." "Why didn't you text me you were coming?"

Jessica blushed a little, "I felt a bit awkward."

After all, their paths hadn't crossed much in high school, though they had become closer since then.

Jessica felt guilty for having contributed to isolating Lemira back in the day, which made her hesitant to reach out.

"It's fine, let me introduce you to our team. You mentioned wanting to visit the Orvin University Team, remember?"

Seeing an old classmate lifted Lemira's spirits.

Yet, Jessica was concerned, "What's with Caspian? Why is he trying to guilt-trip you now?"

She had seen how Caspian treated Lemira, even getting physical with her at the school infirmary. He didn't seem like a good person at all.

Lemira's smile faded, "He likes playing the good guy in public, probably to gloss over the bruise I gave him."

"Did you hit him?"

Lemira nodded, "Yes."

Jessica couldn't help but laugh, "Good for you!"

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As they were leaving the campus after practice, Lemira noticed a limousine parked by the roadside.noveldrama

She paused, pretending not to see it.

But then her phone rang. It was Caspian.

She knew ignoring his call would only lead to more trouble, so she stepped aside to answer, "What's up?"

"Get in the car. We need to talk."

"I've got dinner plans with a friend. Whatever you have to say, say it here."

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Lemira then made her way to the car.

Inside, besides Caspian, Evelina was also present, her head hanging low as if she had been crying.

Caspian patted the seat next to him, "Lemira, come sit."

Lemira remained standing, "What do you want?"

"I know I was harsh at the party yesterday, and I wronged you. Evelina misled me, you see?"

Lemira was puzzled by Caspian's intentions.

Caspian glanced at Evelina, "Come on, apologize to Lemira."

Reluctantly, Evelina stood up, "Caspian, I was just thinking about Asher and Lucian's project. Ah!"

Caspian's hand flew up, striking Evelina across the face with a force that left her cheek rapidly swelling.