Seduced by My Childhood Sweetheart’s Brother

"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."

and pointed to the couch nearby, indicating

to fit in. After all, he was an acquaintance,

thought and took a sip of the orange juice he handed

20 years old and stood out among his peers in the

such a young age. He possessed a pure gaze

excellent upbringing. It further elevated my

trouble I've been through with the old man because of you," Xavier said with a hint of resentment. "Oh?"

couch and vigorously patted his legs with his right

one my dad

You're the talented one, making me envious and jealous. I even started to hate you. I used to think I was pretty good and above average compared to

compared to you.

is my dad so proud of you? What

softly. "Professor King has been both a teacher and a father figure to me for four years. He's one of the men I respect and admire most