Chapter 55
Ryan’s expression changed slightly.
Chine leaned into his aims and pouted. “Rean, I know you’re just looking
student council president, Thave to be strict sometimes. It’s my responsibility”
; you don’t want me to look like the bad guy for leaving her behind, but as the
Bwan didn’t acknowledge her words. Instead, his sharp gaze remained fixed on Samantha ay be completely lanored the others‘ states.
The intensity of his stare made Samantha uncomfortable. She just wanted this ridiculous situation to end. “I’ll stay and do the notes. You guys go ahead. –
Chione cling possessively to Ryan’s arm. “Well, since she insists on staying behind, let’s not waste time worrying about her! Come on, let’s go! I’ll cover the cab fare to the restaurant”
“You’re the best, Chione!”
hd walkthrough walls for you, Chione!”
The group laughed and cheered, swarming around Chione and Ryan as they all made their way out
Sont the once–lively activity room fell silent.
samantha finally got a moment to relax. She sank into a chair and began sorting through the meeting notes, but no matter
er how hard she tried to focus, her mind kept dritting Leonardo’s cold expression kept popping into her mind, making her chest tighten with frustration.
The more she thought about it, the more imitated she felt
Atask that should’ve taken only ten minutes ended up dragging on for an hour.
By the time she finally finished and sent the file to Chlone, it was already well past noon. She gathered her things and left the activity room
It was 1:00 pm, and she hadn’t eaten anything since breakfast. Dragging herself by sheer willpower, she made her way downstairs, only to spot a luxury car parked near the building.
Samantha glanced at it and quickdy looked away, tom between wanting to know and not wanting to face him.
She decided to leave without looking at it. As of late, her emotions had been spiraling every time Leonardo was involved. If she kept getting entangled with him, she wasn’t sure she could handle it.
But the moment she took a few steps forward, the car pulled up right in front of her, blocking her way.
The driver’s side window rolled down, revealing Gary, who greeted her with a polite smile. “Hello, Ms. Newton”
“Hello,” she replied awkwardly,
Before she could process what was happening, the back door of the car slowly swung open, Samantha didn’t see Leonardo’s face, but she saw his long legs. “Please get in”
“There’s a bus stop nearby. I can get home just fine by myself
Leonardo’s voice cut through the air. “Get in.”
Samantha hesitated. She didn’t want to
Then, his voice came again–this time, it was a lazy drawl laced with unmistakable samcast. “Do you want me to get out and invite you in? Wow, you sure are full of yourself.”
Samantha was surprised by how sarcastic he sounded. When did he start talking
that? Or was he just naturally gifted in the art of being infuriating?
While she was still debating whether to get in, she noticed Leonardo shift in his seat. It looked like he was really about to get out and drag her in himself.
That was all the push she needed. If anyone saw them arguing in public, she’d never hear the end of it.
Before things could escalate, the quickly jumped into the car. The door shut behind her, sealing her fate. The vehicle smoothly pulled away from the curb Without a word, diary raised the privacy partition, leaving Samantha and Leonardo in the enclosed space.
