Chapter 8: Losing Control

Serena: "..."

Lucian’s declarations left Serena utterly lost for words.

Fortunately, Lucian quickly added, "I don't have any particular preferences. As long as she matches my family background and my parents approve, that's enough."

Serena: "..."

She asked, refusing to

Chapter 9: The Transfer Student's Arrival

One week later, it was Serena’s official first day of school.

It was a bright, breezy morning when an ivory-white private helicopter touched down on the rooftop pad of Saint Jude Academy's administrative building. This particular model frequently appeared

Chapter 10: The Burden of Perfection

"Don't bother asking me. I don't have any."

That was how Serena had replied three years ago. Three years later, after a round of polite pleasantries, she gave him the exact same answer.

"Pardon me, but I have no thoughts on the matter."

Hearing those words, t