window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []}; googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.defineSlot('/23207439522/Contentad', [[300, 600], [300, 250], [320, 480], [580, 400], [336, 280], [200, 446], [240, 400], [250, 360], [250, 350], [480, 320], [300, 1050], [160, 600]], 'div-gpt-ad-1740295255814-0').addService(googletag.pubads()); googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest(); googletag.enableServices(); });

googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1740295255814-0'); });

Chapter367 Chapter 367 Lempirahadthisnigglingfeelingthatshe’ddinedatBistrovabefore. Lempira had this niggling feeling that she’d dined at Bistrova before . ItwasThaddeuswhohadfootedthebilllasttimetheyvisitedthatjoint. It was Thaddeus who had footed the bill last time they visited that joint . Orion,feelingslightlyquiltyforonce,managedastrainedresponse.“Yeah,it’sthesameplacewehitupbefore” Orion , feeling slightly quilty for once , managed a strained response . “ Yeah , it’s the same place we hit up before ” Afterall,itwasThaddeus‘treat. After all , it was Thaddeus ‘ treat . Lemíranodded,“Iknewthatnamerangabell.” Lemíra nodded , “ I knew that name rang a bell . ” Evelinacoveredhermouthtostiflealaugh.“Oh,cuttheact,youtwo.Youonlywenttosomeknock–offversionofBistrova,nottherealdealIwastalkingabout.Givenyourstatusasamereschooldoctor,Idoubtyoucouldaffordamealthere” Evelina covered her mouth to stifle a laugh . “ Oh , cut the act , you two . You only went to some knock – off version of Bistrova , not the real deal I was talking about . Given your status as a mere school doctor , I doubt you could afford a meal there ” Evelinahadwalkedinjustnow,spottingLemirawithaman,andcouldn’tresistjoiningthem. Evelina had walked in just now , spotting Lemira with a man , and couldn’t resist joining them . Sureenough,itwasLemirawiththatbrokeschooldoctor. Sure enough , it was Lemira with that broke school doctor . / <![CDATA[ / fpm_start( "true" ); / ]]> / Thankfully,Lemirawasstillhangingoutwiththatloser,leavingnoroomforhertoswoopinonDorian.Thatgave Evelinasomepeaceofmind. Thankfully , Lemira was still hanging out with that loser , leaving no room for her to swoop in on Dorian . That gave Evelina some peace of mind . Lemira’sfairfacetookonafrostyexpression.“It’sjustameal.Areyoustarvingforattentionorwhat?” Lemira’s fair face took on a frosty expression . “ It’s just a meal . Are you starving for attention or what ? ” Whyareyougettingsoworkedup,Lemira?Ijustwantyourboyfriendto treatyoubetter.Skipthesedivebarsandatleastaimforadecentdiner.” Why are you getting so worked up , Lemira ? I just want your boyfriend to treat you better . Skip these dive bars and at least aim for a decent diner . ” Evelinawasinhighspirits,finallyhavingsomething toholdoverLemira. Evelina was in high spirits , finally having something to hold over Lemira . Atthe veryleast,herboyfriendwasloaded. At the very least , her boyfriend was loaded . ButLemira’sboyfriendwasjustabrokeschooldoctor,doomedtobeapauperforlife! But Lemira’s boyfriend was just a broke school doctor , doomed to be a pauper for life ! “Evelina,withyourpeabrain,canyouevenappreciategoodfood?”LemiraretortedbeforegrabbingOrion’swrist.“Let’sgo.” “ Evelina , with your pea brain , can you even appreciate good food ? ” Lemira retorted before grabbing Orion’s wrist . “ Let’s go .” TherewasnoneedtostickaroundforEvelina’sbabbling. There was no need to stick around for Evelina’s babbling . Orionglanceddownbutdidn’tresist,quietlyfollowingLemiraoutofthediner. Orion glanced down but didn’t resist , quietly following Lemira out of the diner .

window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []}; googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.defineSlot('/23207439522/Contentad', [[250, 350], [300, 1050], [320, 480], [336, 280], [200, 446], [250, 360], [480, 320], [580, 400], [300, 250], [160, 600], [240, 400], [300, 600]], 'div-gpt-ad-1740295285127-0').addService(googletag.pubads()); googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest(); googletag.enableServices(); });

googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1740295285127-0'); }); Evelina,stillsomewhatresentful,followedthemout.“Toughtimesrunningawayfromhome,huh,Lemira?Ifyou’restrappedforcash,justsaytheword.” Evelina , still somewhat resentful , followed them out . “ Tough times running away from home , huh , Lemira ? If you’re strapped for cash , just say the word . ” temiraturnedaround.“Why don’tyoufocusoncozyinguptoyourboyfriend?After all,hismam isn’tsomeonetomesswith.” temira turned around . “ Why don’t you focus on cozying up to your boyfriend ? After all , his mam isn’t someone to mess with . ” Inthislife,Evelinahadn’tstolenhergloryor achievedanythingnoteworthy. In this life , Evelina hadn’t stolen her glory or achieved anything noteworthy . SohowwasthescheminggirlgoingtowinoverDorian’stoughmother? So how was the scheming girl going to win over Dorian’s tough mother ? Thatseemedunlikely. That seemed unlikely . Evelinastompedherfootinfrustration.HowdidLemiraknowDorian’smotherdidn’tlikeher? Evelina stomped her foot in frustration . How did Lemira know Dorian’s mother didn’t like her ? Shehadevenboughtagift forDorian’smother,only forittobereturnedthenextdaywithanot–so–politemessagesayingthey wouldn’tacceptitemsofunclearorigin. She had even bought a gift for Dorian’s mother , only for it to be returned the next day with a not – so – polite message saying they wouldn’t accept items of unclear origin . Itwasclearshewasn’tliked. It was clear she wasn’t liked . Fuming,Evelina’sfacecontortedwithanger.Shewasdeterminedto marryintotheDravenfamily,becomeasocietylady,andforeveroutshineLemira. Fuming , Evelina’s face contorted with anger . She was determined to marry into the Draven family , become a society lady , and forever outshine Lemira . Beepbeep,Dorianpulledupinhissportscar,honking. Beep beep , Dorian pulled up in his sports car , honking . Evelinajoggedover,flashinganinnocentsmile.“Youmadeit.” Evelina jogged over , flashing an innocent smile . “ You made it . ” “Whowereyoutalkingto,takingforevertocomeover?” “ Who were you talking to , taking forever to come over ? ” “Oh,IranintoLemiraandherboyfriend.Ithoughttheyhadbrokenup,butthey’restilltogether.Lemirasureisloyal.” “ Oh , I ran into Lemira and her boyfriend . I thought they had broken up , but they’re still together . Lemira sure is loyal . ” Tothinkshe’dcometoaplaceasupscaleasOrvinandstill notditchthatpennilessboyfriend.Ridiculouslystupid. To think she’d come to a place as upscale as Orvin and still not ditch that penniless boyfriend . Ridiculously stupid . Dorian’sgazedriftedtothealley,curiousaboutwhatLemira’sboyfriendlookedlike. Dorian’s gaze drifted to the alley , curious about what Lemira’s boyfriend looked like . TobeintosomeonelikeLemira,knownforherfierytemper,washistasteoff? To be into someone like Lemira , known for her fiery temper , was his taste off ? HecaughtaglimpseofLemiraandthetallfigurebesideher. He caught a glimpse of Lemira and the tall figure beside her . Dorianfeltasenseoffamiliaritybutcouldn’tplaceitimmediately. Dorian felt a sense of familiarity but couldn’t place it immediately . Itseemedimprobable! It seemed improbable ! Suddenly,EvelinacoveredDorian’seyes,ahintofjealousyinhervoice.“Whatareyoulookingat?” Suddenly , Evelina covered Dorian’s eyes , a hint of jealousy in her voice . “ What are you looking at ? ”

window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []}; googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.defineSlot('/23207439522/Contentad', [[300, 250], [480, 320], [580, 400], [250, 360], [200, 446], [240, 400], [336, 280], [320, 480], [250, 350], [300, 1050], [300, 600], [160, 600]], 'div-gpt-ad-1740295300913-0').addService(googletag.pubads()); googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest(); googletag.enableServices(); });

googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1740295300913-0'); });