1.7 – Rumors – Crimson Academy

When the bickering duo returned, everyone looked in their direction.

Mark and the blushing Grace walked before Alisa. Grace was still hesitating, but Mark nudged her shoulder, telling her not to run away.

"Sorry, but it was his fault that he was checking you out," Grace apologized, not forgetting to blame Mark also.

"Grace!" Mark couldn't help but laugh, Grace apologizing was such a rarity.

"I'm sorry I didn't mean to kick your chair. I should kick his chair instead!'' Grace apologized. 'And Xavier's too!' she thought as she kicked Mark's chair.

"..." The whole class went silent.

"It's nothing," chuckled Alisa. 'Miss Olivia's sister is so cute,' she thought.

"Did you two guys finish?! Mr. Mark Foster and Ms. Grace Bacchus, prepare for detention! After class, stay back to write an apology letter!" warned their homeroom teacher with a raised voice. She was going insane because of those two! Rich kids were so bad! She couldn't do anything harsh because of their family background! She sighed, "I got a task to assign a new vice president of the student council. Miss Alisa Charles was chosen as she is ranked second, right after Mr. Xavier Dalton. After class, both of you follow me to the council for more information."

Mark glanced at Xavier. After what happened with Grace, they became more estranged. Xavier never considered him as a friend. He was the only one trying. It's been a long time since he last talked to Xavier. Maybe they should have a long chat together to clear all the misunderstandings? But conversing with Xavier was a bit... How would he describe it?

Taxing...

Students started to whisper among themselves: "Second rank?", "That student who was kicked by Grace?", "She'll be working with Xavier!", "She is so lucky!", "She better not seduce our Xavier!", "I heard she is a commoner and her family went bankrupt!", "But someone paid her debts, maybe a sugar daddy!", "Is she kept as a mistress?!", "I heard it was some underworld boss!"

The more someone listened to the rumors, the more absurd they became.

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"What about a sugar mommy?" Bing Shi chatted with her female classmates, who surrounded her table, "Did you see her limited school backpack? I can't imagine a man picking up such a beautiful baby."

"Maybe she chose it herself, or the sugar daddy ordered his female assistant to buy it for her," a classmate went through the most logical route, "Or maybe the sugar Daddy is a big fashionista."

"Have you ever had sugar parents?" Bing Shi thought about other possibilities, "They buy the most basic and popular things that are currently in a trend. It's definite. I call it a secret admirer. I expect a huge marriage by the end of..."

The sound of the school bell ended their discussion as everyone scattered back to their seats.

Bing Shi felt a strong gaze from behind, turning around, Victor gave her a short glimpse before falling asleep on the table. Why did he bother to go to school when he would end up sleeping through it? Did it matter? It was none of her business.

Victor became so frustrated because of the fiance of his. She could obviously have fun with all the people around her, but when it came to him, she looked like she would die of boredom. When he said hi, she took a step back. When he gave her a gift, she took ten steps back. It was impossible to court someone like her!

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Alisa and Xavier had been working together for a few months. The atmosphere between them was like a silent war. Secretaries and helpers in the council started hating working with Xavier. He was cool and all but the pressure was too much on them. After they finished their work, they'd disperse like bees.

How did Xavier fall in love in the previous life? Alisa was a silent hardworking girl. She avoided him to prevent trouble, and it piqued his interest.

When somebody like Xavier got interested in a commoner, which girl wouldn't feel special? The same went for Grace, who unconsciously copied the old Alisa's personality.

Now that Grace and Mark abandoned him, would it still be the old him?

Today, Xavier and Alisa were alone in the council. They needed to stay over because of a mistake. Somebody changed the number of funds required for each club.

Acting all innocent, the certain snake and host duo were currently baking a batch of sweet potatoes within the Bacchus family's kitchen.

'Know yourself, know your enemy, and you shall win a hundred battles without loss!' Alisa thought to herself, finishing her paperwork. "Do you need any help? I'm done with mine," she offered her help.

Alistar answered with a cold, "No."

"Does it mean you are done too?"

"En."

Alisa rolled her eyes, "You should have said it. Why did you not go home then?"

"..." He didn't respond.

"How do you even communicate with people?" she raised a question.

"Why do I need to talk to you?" He responded coldly.

Alisa packed up her things, "Do you want to be always alone?"

"..." He didn't react.

"This is how exactly you will always be alone," Alisa continued, "Who am I to judge? I am going home. See you tomorrow!" After packing up, she was ready to go home.

"Wait," he stopped her.

"Hm? What is it?" Alisa hid her smile and turned around to face him.

"Stay with me," he requested. Being alone was exhausting. Being with people was exhausting too, he didn't understand himself anymore.

"Then, let's go for a walk. It's a bit stuffy here," she told him.

"En." He put on his jacket, and both of them went for a tour around the school.

"What are you holding?" he asked, noticing how every once in a while, she looked at her hands.

"This?" She showed him her hand warmer, "It's my lucky charm." She smiled to herself. It helped her as a distraction from Xavier. She'd need to thank Miss Olivia later.

"..." He looked at the hand warmer in his hand.

"Do you like it? This one was a present for me, but I can buy you a new one."

"En," he gave it back to her. He chose to bury himself with the workload, so he didn't have to socialize. All people had ulterior motives. This girl had too, but right now, he'd let it be.

"Oh, to tell you the truth, I am attracted to your face and money, which I can't help myself. It's like an instinct. Same as those animals in the wilderness," She finally took a breath. That strange feeling diminished a bit. Miss Olivia was right. Communication was a way to success!

"Oh," he smiled lightly.

"Hm, did you just smile?!" Alisa widened her eyes. 'Why is he so handsome?! Just pretend he is a sack of sweet potatoes,' she thought to herself.

"En," he responded. Now, he couldn't even expose her. She just confessed herself.

It was hard to understand expresionless people. Did Xavier in the past chase after her to satisfy his ego, or was it due to loneliness? And by chance, Alisa was the nearest one?

❰Hidden quest success: Make Alisa confess to Xavier +1000p.❱

❰Hidden quest: Make Xavier confess to Alisa +1000p.❱

❰Hidden quest: Make Alisa and Xavier become a couple of the year +1000p.❱

❰Hidden quest: A kiss between Alisa and Xavier +1000p.❱