When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 626

Lemira's voice was cold. "I don't care how things were before. I'm the captain now, and I will not allow my team members to be subjected to these shady business dinners!"

"Lemira, you need to listen to instructions! You can't just do whatever you want!"

"The previous captain was very obedient, wasn't he? He even laundered money for the Sinclair family. Don't tell me you were in on it too?"

At her words, the director's face changed instantly. "What nonsense are you spouting? How could I possibly be involved? That was Jackson's personal doing."

Lemira just stared at him, her silent, intense gaze unnerving him.

Finally, the director stood up. "But you can't just offend the Sinclair family like that. How are we supposed to work with them in the future?"

"I have dirt on the Sinclair family. They'll cooperate. And I guarantee that even if they pull their funding, it won't affect the team."

With her making such a bold claim, the director had no choice but to leave.

After dealing with that, Lemira walked out of the office.

Oanice rushed over. "Did the director yell at you? It was obvious what was going on last night. A senior player once said it used to be even worse."

Lemira looked at the team. "I don't care what happened in the past. But as long as I'm captain, I will never let you be forced to entertain clients or drink with them."

Oanice immediately started clapping. "That's amazing! Our captain is a total badass!"

"I have another announcement. Starting today, Timothy is the vice-captain. When I'm not at the facility, he'll be leading your training sessions."

After the last tournament, Lemira realized that Timothy's skill level was the highest on the team, second only to her own.

Timothy smiled. "Let's all work hard together and aim for the national championship next year!"

Hearing those words, Lemira felt a surge of passion.

That's right. This time, she would win the championship on her own terms. She wouldn't be paving the way for someone else's victory again.

Lemira trained for a while, then checked the time, slinging her bag over her shoulder to leave.

Timothy caught up with her. "You don't have class this afternoon, do you? Are you heading to the gym?"

"No, I have to run an errand."

Lemira was planning to go to Maple Group for a meeting. There had been new developments on the project, and she needed to check in.

Asher was holding a pastry box. "Here, take this back to the dorm with you."

Stella rejected him coldly. "I'm on a diet. I don't want any sweets."

Asher was left standing there, holding the box, looking incredibly awkward.

She saw him walking toward her and raised an eyebrow. "Need something?"

"Here, you take this pastry. I don't like sweets."

Lemira's lips curled into a cold smirk. "What do you think I am, a garbage disposal?"

Asher opened the box to show her the small cake.

Lemira let out a derisive laugh, took the cake, and smashed it right into Asher's face.