Chapter 154: Next President?

Chapter 154: Next President?

Serena has been in a dilemma since morning. The reason for her troubling thoughts emerges from the news her mother broke just some hours ago through a letter.

The proposal of marriage Serena's family sent to the Albeck family was a known fact to her. Serena had mixed feelings regarding the proposal since a side of her does like Seth but in what way, it was uncertain. And another side of Serena was afraid to see herself being paired up with such a great man. She was nervous to be regarded as an unworthy wife of the eldest heir of the Albeck family.

Then again, the chances of Seth accepting Serena were too low for her to prepare beforehand regarding how she would serve her potential future husband.

Serena has already ruined her image in the eyes of the President by offering herself not once but twice to him. Serena doesn't regret it since she wanted to save her best friend but now that Seth must have gotten the word of the proposal, he must have been feeling disgusted by the mere idea of making Serena his wife.

That was what Serena thought since other than being an acquaintance she couldn't hope for anything more out of their relationship.

Or so she thought...

'President actually accepted the proposal...'N0v3lRealm was the platform where this chapter was initially revealed on N0v3l.B1n.

Serena pretended to not notice how her cheeks were unnaturally heated up even in this cold as she barely held herself from smiling like a fool.

She received a letter from her mother this morning that her engagement has been scheduled for two months thirteen days from today.

'So does it means...Seth as well... ' Serena didn't want to raise her hope but the heart of a maiden doesn't understand logic when romance is involved and surely Serena was no exception to it.

She never was good at reading people from their expressions and someone who generally remains stoic and indifferent like President Seth, Serena barely ever has perceived his mood and thoughts in the past.

Naturally, because of that, she wasn't able to realize whether Seth had anything for Serena as well.

But now...

Unbeknownst to the blond princess, there was a certain individual in the class who was continuously staring at Serena with dead eyes. It was a miracle how the said person has yet to release any murderous intent since just from her gaze one could deduce what the girl desired out of Serena.

The desire to kill.

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"So that's it for today. Since final exams would be nearing in a month, I hope all the students focus more on revision."

With that Haruka dismissed the class before she began to arrange her notes.

Seth, who has been silently focusing on the class until now, moved for the first time to collect his books and return to the council office since he had some immediate work to submit.

It was then, when suddenly...

Suddenly, President voiced something that took Ciel off guard. Since he still was working on the review files of the club management team, President, fortunately, didn't see Ciel's flustered expression.

Regaining her bearing Ciel replied in her usual tone, "Yes, President. I have already written my speech and decided on my motto. If things go well, then next month, I would be sitting on your chair."

Shit...that might have gone too far! Ciel inwardly cursed herself for speaking a lot, in the flow.

But the arrow has already been shot and she had no other option than to prepare herself for bitter words Seth would follow with.

Seeing his hands halting and head-turning in her direction, Ciel sucked on a silent breath as she braced herself...only to get surprised upon seeing the smile adorning his lips.

"I also wish to see you succeed in my position, so do your best, alright?"

A dumbstruck Ciel couldn't comprehend how a man could change this much in so less time or what factor bestowed her with this gentle side of her President.

The only word, the current Ciel could mutter out as a response was, "Understood...."

Indeed, the secretary is getting favored. Everyone else in the council room noted.

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[Seth's POV:]

It was nearly four in the afternoon when I was walking toward the flower garden where I previously had a meeting with Serena.

As soon my gaze landed on her, a shy smile spread across her face as she slowly got up from her seat.

From the looks of it, it seems she wasn't against the marriage at all, rather she seems to have already accepted me as her partner.

That look, saddened me a little since the thing I was going to tell her surely would break her heart.

'But...I cannot let her remain in the dark about this relationship... ' Fortifying my resolve I made my way toward my possible wife to confess my true motive for this relationship.

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A/N: - Some character development and work on relationships would continue before we get on with the chaotic events.

The plot is nearing its end?

Actually no, but there's a possibility that I divide this one into two parts like Wannabe Villain, as well.

Who knows?