Auremont University was one of the most prestigious universities in the city.It was a school where the children of wealthy businessmen, influential officials, and prominent families gathered. Seeing luxury cars lined up outside the campus was normal, and having a powerful family background was almost as common as having good grades.Still, Auremont wasn't entirely reserved for the elite.A small number of students entered through scholarships every year.Zevian Rook was one of those lucky few.It was a peaceful afternoon.Inside the university cafeteria, students occupied most of the tables as they enjoyed their lunch.At a table near the corner, a handsome young man sat alone, quietly eating roasted meat with rice.Several students occasionally glanced at him.Most were girls.Some whispered among themselves, wondering which department he belonged to. A face like his shouldn't have remained unnoticed for long in Auremont.Yet strangely, very few seemed to recognize him."Hi."A soft

"This is awkward."Zevian scratched his cheek as he stared at the beautiful woman standing before him.She had just asked whether he truly didn't remember her.Judging from the slight twitch of her eyebrow, his answer had apparently been the wrong one."I'm Seraphina Sinclair.""Oh."Seraphina waited.Zevian waited too.Several students nearby nearly stumbled.That was it?Seraphina Sinclair was one of Auremont University's famous Three Campus Goddesses.Whether it was her appearance, academic performance, or family background, she stood far above most students. Countless men had tried getting close to her, and even wealthy heirs couldn't easily earn more than a polite greeting.Yet this fellow had responded with..."Oh."Seraphina's eyes narrowed."That's all?"Zevian became confused."What else am I supposed to say?""...Never mind."She examined his face carefully.Zevian allowed her to stare.After several seconds, Seraphina asked, "You're Zevian Rook, correct? Second year?""Last

At exactly seven that evening, Zevian arrived at the restaurant Seraphina had chosen.He stopped outside and looked up."Expensive."That was his first impression.The restaurant occupied the upper floor of an upscale commercial building not far from Auremont University. Through the glass walls, elegant lighting, formally dressed waiters, and customers who clearly didn't worry about prices could be seen.Zevian looked down at himself.Clean shirt.Black pants.Ordinary shoes.Good enough.He walked inside.Seraphina was already waiting.She wore a simple black dress that complemented her figure without being overly revealing. Her long dark hair flowed over one shoulder, drawing more than a few glances from the surrounding tables.When she saw Zevian, her eyes swept over him."You came like that?"Zevian looked down."Like what?""Never mind.""You said dinner.""I did.""You didn't say wedding."Seraphina's lips twitched."Sit down."Zevian happily obliged.A waiter handed them menus.

"Wait."Zevian stopped.Seraphina quickly caught up with him."You knew?""Knew what?""That I was flirting with you.""Yes.""And you didn't think you should respond?"Zevian raised the coffee in his hand."I did."Seraphina stared at the cup."That's your response?""I accepted it."Her eyebrow twitched.Sometimes, Seraphina genuinely couldn't tell whether Zevian was messing with her."Do you find me attractive?""Yes."The answer came without hesitation.Seraphina's mood improved slightly."Do you enjoy spending time with me?""You're alright."Her smile stiffened."Then what's the problem?""What problem?""..."Zevian looked genuinely confused.Seraphina took a slow breath.Beautiful.He admitted she was beautiful.He enjoyed her company.He knew she was flirting with him.Yet somehow, none of those things had resulted in the reaction she expected.For the first time, Seraphina wondered whether simply being attracted to a woman wasn't enough to make Zevian pursue her.That though

Monday morning.Zevian entered his classroom with a piece of bread in one hand.By now, most of his classmates had stopped staring at him like he'd undergone illegal human experimentation.Most."Zev?"A familiar female voice made him turn.A beautiful young woman stood near the classroom entrance.Long chestnut hair framed an elegant face, while her simple white blouse and dark skirt somehow looked more expensive than Zevian's entire wardrobe.Elara Whitmore.Second-year student.One of Auremont University's Three Campus Goddesses.She had been away for several days because of a family matter and had missed Zevian's sudden transformation entirely.Now she was staring at him.Zevian raised his bread."Morning."Elara walked closer.She examined his face.Then his shoulders.Then his arms."Take off your shirt."The classroom went silent.Zevian stopped chewing.Several male students nearly broke their necks turning around.He swallowed."Buy me dinner first."Smack!Elara hit him with