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

Chapter 11: The Invitation and the Whispers

Right at that precise instant, the shrill ringtone of Serena's phone shattered the air.

The caller was Lucian.

Whether Lucian had actually been studying hard over the past few days remained a mystery, but he was certainly enthusiastic when it came to ca