"Oh, you're the professor's son. Nice to meet you. I'm really sorry for the misunderstanding earlier. I was too sensitive," I said apologetically and extended my right hand to shake his, feeling so embarrassed that I could bury my head in the ground.

"I rarely attend these kinds of gatherings, and I'm not very familiar with them. I must've made a fool of myself. I apologize."

I really felt ashamed. He came over with good intentions, yet I mistook him for some scheming opportunist. Were there really so many bad people in this world?

At this moment, I was doubting the education and guidance my parents gave me.

Xavier seemed to appreciate my embarrassment. He laughed heartily with a slight wrinkle in his nose and shallow dimples on his cheeks.

"My dad said you had a stubborn personality and wouldn't accept what I brought. I didn't believe him and had to try. I even made a bet with the old man. I thought I had it in the bag, but I never expected to lose so miserably."

"Okay, I'm sorry. It didn't matter who brought it as I wouldn't have accepted it either way."

personality," he remarked and pointed to the couch nearby, indicating

all, he was an acquaintance, and he was young and lively.

down after that thought and took a sip of the orange juice he

only son, was only 20 years old and stood out among his peers in the Kings. Without a doubt, he'll be the one to take over the reins of the

extraordinary status at such a young age. He possessed

upbringing. It further elevated my admiration and respect

how much trouble I've been through with the old man because of you," Xavier said with a hint

vigorously patted his legs with

the one my dad

envious and jealous. I even started to hate you. I used to

compared to you.

my dad so proud of you? What kind of charm do you have

a teacher and a father figure to me for four

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