LittleNovelChapter 190 Serena took a deep breath and remarked, "Yes, it's much better than in our day." As she spoke, her eyes drifted to the stage where Rock was standing. His confident demeanor, the way he carried himself, reminded her of Aaron from years ago.
In the audience, Cynthia Lynwood watched Rock and murmured, "Doesn't that student look familiar? Oh, wasn't he the one standing next to Serena when we got out of the car? Serena really has a knack for attracting admirers..." Aaron glanced at Cynthia with a cold expression before turning his attention back to Rock on stage, his gaze unreadable.
After a few minutes, Rock's speech concluded. He descended from the stage and walked straight to Serena. "So, Serena, how did I do?" He didn't care about anyone else's opinion, but Serena's mattered a great deal to him.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"You did wonderfully!" Serena replied sincerely. "Your speech was well-paced and fluid, and most importantly, your perspective was unique. It's rare to have such insight at your age." "Thank you for the compliment, Serena." Rock smiled, showing his most genuine smile of the day.
Joy, watching from nearby, felt a pang of envy. Her eyes fell on Serena's half-empty cup of bubble tea, and she managed to calm herself a little.
"Next, let's welcJoy to the stage," announced the host.
Joy stood up, "It's my turn now." "Good luck, go on up!" Samuel encouraged her.
Joy nodded and glanced at Rock, hoping for sencouragement from him. However, Rock was focused on Serena, offering no acknowledgment. Disheartened, Joy made her way to the stage.
With Joy gone, Rock took the opportunity to speak to Serena. "Serena, I heard you restore antiques, is that true?" "Yes," Serena nodded, but a sudden heat surged from her stomach to her heart, causing it to skip a beat. "Could I see sof your work? I've always been curious about how restorers do their magic. Serena, could you givea chance?" Rock asked playfully.
Samuel, observing from the side, frowned. This usually aloof guy was acting unusually charming. Was Rock one of those charming, manipulative types? Samuel's instincts told him that Rock was definitely interested in Serena.
He cleared his throat, "There are plenty of videos online about antique restoration. Why don't you watch those?" Rock met Samuel's gaze, and Samuel returned it with a hint of warning.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSerena was oblivious to the silent tension between the two. All she could feel was
the intense heat spreading through her body like molten lava, reaching her cheeks. She realized with a start that she had been drugged! She staggered to her feet, "Excuse me, I need to use the restroom." Rock and Samuel noticed her distress and were immediately concerned.
"Serena, are you okay? Letgo with you," Rock offered, rising to his feet.
Samuel grabbed Rock's arm, "I'll go with her." Rock resisted, "No, I'll go."
Serena, already out the door, didn't hear the argument behind her All she wanted was something cold, anything cold.
As if responding to her desperate need, an icy hand emerged from nowhere suddenly clamping over her mouth.
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