"Is that so?" Lucas scoffed, seemingly unconvinced. He pulled Melody into a hug and turned to leave.

Melody could not help but steal a glance back at Sherman as a helpless sigh escaped her lips.

Lucas released her only after he led her to a secluded spot.

Lost in thought, Melody bumped into a pillar and cried out, "Ouch!"

Lucas subconsciously reached out to help, but his expression sank and he stopped himself mid-way when the memory of Melody and Sherman's cheerful conversation appeared in his mind. Melody clutched her head in pain.

"What's the matter?" Lucas sneered. "Did you get distracted by your classmate?"

"You don't have to be so snarky about it. We're just classmates." Melody's unhappiness grew when he made snide comments at her while she was in pain.

narrowed his eyes. The usually demure Melody shot back at him for Sherman's sake gave him a clearer idea of how deeply Sherman mattered to her. It was all the worse that she had those sorts

it was a sign

have a knack of charming men wherever you

harmless conversation over our time at high school!" Melody countered

reflect not only on yourself

had overstepped her line. "I'm sorry. I was too careless. I'll

her. "Mind your attitude, too. Remember, I just loaned you three million.

looked up at him. His condescending gaze highlighted

it's a loan. I'm going to pay it back to you with interest anyway,"

we talking about?" He ignored her struggling and looked at her from head to toe. "What are you worth?

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