"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."

to the couch nearby, indicating that we should sit down

at the people mingling around, I felt more comfortable talking to him than trying to fit in. After all, he was an acquaintance, and he was young and lively. It was

after that thought and took a sip of the

peers in the Kings. Without a doubt, he'll be the one to take over the reins of the Kings in the

such an extraordinary status at such a young age. He possessed a pure

excellent upbringing. It further elevated my

have no idea how much trouble I've been through with the old man because of you," Xavier said with

couch and vigorously patted his legs

the one

hate you. I used to think I was pretty good and above

compared to you.

me, why is my dad so proud of you? What kind of charm

both a teacher and a father figure to me for four years. He's one of the

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