Brianna let out a sigh of relief, her heart racing as she spotted Leander's return. With a furrowed brow and a quick stride, she confronted him, her voice tinged with agitation. "Leander, where have you been? I couldn't reach your contact"Leander's eyebrow shot up in a silent apology as Brianna clasped his hand. He exhaled softly, "I'm sorry for that. I was away; traveling to the States”Brianna's breath hitched, her eyes narrowing in confusion. "Okay, and where did you travel, Leander?"Leander's heart raced as he blurted out, "I went to visit my father in the United States""Really?" Brianna's surprised tone crackled with energy. She continued, a genuine smile lighting up her face. "How has the journey been? But Leander, you are meant to inform me that you won't be around. I was just worried all day and night”Leander mumbled an apology, then swiftly added, "Honestly, the sudden news about traveling to the United States caught me off guard. Once it sunk in, I knew I had to move qui
Camila took the jacket from Leander, her heart pounding. She shot him a quick glance, mumbled a rushed "Thanks," her voice tinged with unease.Leander couldn't help but nod slightly before turning away from her. "Let's return back to our seats," he said, and Brianna followed him as they made their way back.As Rex approached Camila, he noticed the displeased and frustrated stare in her eyes. With curiosity etched into his forehead, he taunted, "Babe, are you okay?" "I had an accident with the wait staff," Camila lamented, her voice demanding and glum. She pointed to her stained dress before continuing, "It's ruined”"I'm sorry how did you get this jacket? Did you bring it?" Rex's eyes widened as he helped Camila adjust the jacket swiftly.Camila let out a soft sigh before responding, careful not to reveal that Leander was the one who had given her the costly jacket. She didn't want him to react negatively, so she simply said, "Someone among the guests gifted it to me. I didn't own i
Frustrated with himself, Leander cursed for giving into Brianna’s insistence. He regretted handing his jacket to Camila. Yet, the deed was irreversible now, leaving him no room for second thoughts.Leander was met with mocking laughter from Rex, who had been lurking in the shadows. His eyes sparkled with delight as he saw Leander’s brow furrow in a scowl. Rex interpreted this humiliation as a triumph over Leander. Little did he know, the real journey had not even begun.As the party was coming to an end, Leander couldn’t help but notice a gorgeous young lady. Her beauty was intoxicating—smooth, spotless light skin and standing at 5'9". She caught Leander's eye immediately, and any man would be lucky to have her as their dream woman.He didn't hesitate, quickly grabbing his jacket and weaving through the crowd to approach the ethereal lady before she left the hall.But as he tried to catch up with her, the moving crowd blocked his path. He knew if she disappeared from his view, he migh
Not quite long, Leander, Brianna, and Alyssa arrived at Brianna’s grandiose residence nestled among the expensive estates in the heart of the city.As evening approached, Leander and Alyssa found themselves on a cozy Bohemian sofa, their discussion gaining momentum. Leander's eyes sparkled with curiosity, eager to dive into whatever Alyssa had to discuss."Do you know me?" Alyssa asked, sharpness in her tone as she looked up at Leander.Leander's eyes scanned the floor, searching for the right words. "I-I don't think so," he stuttered, unsure of how to respond. "We haven't met before, but Brianna has always told me about you"Brianna's aunt, Alyssa, looked concerned as she asked, "So, Brianna filled me in on your current education status. Were you able to get admitted to another institution after being expelled from Etherium University?"Leander hesitated briefly, then inhaled sharply before responding, his voice steady and direct, "Uh, I haven't applied to any university"Alyssa's he
This marks Leander’s first meeting with Ms. Walker in her Etherium University office after being expelled. He views this visit as crucial for understanding how to proceed with his plans to purchase the university, which is of utmost importance to him.His mother’s recent message, in which she demanded to know if he had applied to another university, left him feeling spooked. The burden of others’ expectations weighed heavily on him, suffocating his decision.However, Leander made his way to the office of Ms. Walker, the university’s Dean. Taking a quick breath, he calmed his nerves and knocked on the door."Hello, who's there?" Dean Walker's sharp voice echoed outside the door. Nervous, Leander opted for silence instead of disclosing his name.Dean Walker said, "Come in, please," her words hurried and eager.With a slow nudge, he boldly entered through the open door. In a moment of surprise and skepticism, Dean Walker’s eyebrows lifted and her mouth fell open.Recognizing him, she e
Leander's heart raced, praying it wasn't Rex or the government blocking his purchase of the university, not knowing that the identity of the person is someone he would never have anticipated.Leander demanded, "Who are they?”"Before I can accept your offer, you have to convince that person or compel her to stop. The person is a friend of mine, a friend of yours, a student of this university—Brianna," Immediately Dean Walker revealed it, Leander jumped off the chair and lurched back in surprise.Faced with the gravity of the revelation and the feeling of betrayal, he insisted on confirming again, "Are you sure? Hope you aren't telling lies this time around?""Well, I just speak the truth," her voice boomed.However, Leander's eyes narrowed at Ms. Walker, his composure slipping away. He was unable to comprehend Brianna’s apparent act of betrayal. Yet, he decided to refrain from passing judgment prematurely; before drawing any conclusions, he had to verify the correctness of what she sa
The week of tension-filled silence between Leander and Brianna comes to an end as Leander takes the next step, which is to meet Brianna. He had been avoiding Brianna's messages, clearly upset about her stance against his purchase of Etherium University.Leander stepped out of his sleek Rolls-Royce Ghost Prism, while Brianna emerged from her Aston Martin in perfect synchronization. Without hesitation, they closed the distance between them, exchanging warm smiles as they finally stood face to face at the bustling restaurant.They dashed into the restaurant, Leander's eyes darting around until he spotted two empty seats. After they settled into their seats, Brianna sighed softly before muttering, her expression twisted with disdain, "Leander, why have you been ignoring my messages throughout this week? You can't pretend you didn't notice them”Leander blinked, momentarily speechless. Gathering himself swiftly, he responded with a touch of pretense. "Uh, I was busy... I have a lot on my
Leander sat on the plush sofa in the living room, his laptop open before him.At this moment, doubt and uncertainty filled his thoughts. Brianna’s words at the restaurant had turned his glum expression into one of disdain. With each ticking moment, the urgency of the situation pushed him to overreact.While lost in thought, Leander's phone suddenly rang and vibrated on the table before him. His eyebrow shot up as he focused on the caller ID, which showed only love stickers, indicating Brianna was calling. His heart raced at the mere sight of her call. Initially hesitant, he swiftly changed his mind and answered.Brianna greeted, “Hey Leander, are you there?”“I’m listening, Brianna,” Leander’s disinterest was evident in his swift reply.Brianna shot back, "Why did you ditch me at the restaurant? Your reply was unkind, and you were even more cruel by walking away from me. Was it the institution deal that set you off?" Her voice dripped with hurt. "I could still sway things to stop you