C 22:38 Chapter 10 Chapter 10 Back then , shed spend hours every day training in the game , studying the tactics of the Everhart family team members , aiming to outplay them in the upcoming match . Evelina wasnt naturally gifted at gaming , so she could only serve as a substitute , never making it to the main roster for matches . Lemira cherished the feeling of battling alongside her brothers in the game , with no outsiders to disrupt their family bond . She had become so absorbed in preparing for the match that she even neglected her exam prep . But just when they had won a crucial match , making victory within reach , her brothers paused the game . She was benched to let Evelina play . And in the end , they won the tournament , crowned as the national champions . Her brothers , along with Evelina , stood on the winners podium , stepping on her efforts to claim the glory . Evelina , holding her trophy , was in the middle of her brothers , smiling blissfully . mira watched the game on TV , feeling as if her heart had been pierced , impossible to mend . Why are you crying ? Its not like this is a soap opera . Whats got you so moved ? Snapping back to reality , Lemira wiped away her tears , memories of her past life overwhelming her emotions . She was handed a piece of paper by a man with slender , attractive fingers . Taking the paper , she looked up at him , slightly embarrassed , Do you play this game ? Your main focus right now should be on preparing for your exams , not gaming ! Orion sat back in his chair , lazily leaning back , not looking at her but focused on the game . Lemira turned her attention back to the game , stating confidently , SkyBlaze is going to lose . SkyBlaze was the team Alaric was on . Orions lips curled into a slight smile , his tone casual , Seems like youve got a good eye . As expected , SkyBlaze lost without much suspense . Seeing Alarics furious reaction on the live stream , including smashing his keyboard Alaric was known for his temper , brought an unexpected sense of satisfaction to Lemira . Happy to see Alaric lose , she resolved that she wouldnt play for the Langstons anymore . She was determined to fight for herself , become a professional player , earn money for college , and support herself . Tired of having her allowance cut off as a threat to keep her in line , even being forced to give up on a top university for Evelina , she craved financial independence to break free from the Langstons control . E sports wasnt seen as a lucrative career now , but with the rise of live streaming , professional gamers could also make money through streaming . With her past lifes gaming experience , this was the easiest and most effortless way to earn money for her . Lemira made up her mind secretly . After the live stream ended , Orion turned to cast her a glance , walked over to her , and removed the IV needle . He pressed a cotton swab on Lemiras hand , The medicines on the table . You can go after you take it . Thanks ! Lemira took the medicine and left the infirmary . Just as she left , a young man walked in , nonchalantly saying , Orion , its rare to see you playing the hero . But this girls got a bit of a reputation at school . Shes quite the topic on the forum . Just dont get fooled . Orion , appearing less distant and more relaxed , nonchalantly responded , Why havent you left yet ? Im just curious . Why did you choose to become a school doctor here , even missing Matts game ? He was so distracted looking for you during the match , nearly got blindsided by that Langston boy . Tell me why , and Ill leave . Orion removed his mask , and rolled up his sleeves , revealing the ugly scar . 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