Chapter 45 " Yvette cheated ! " Felipe fumed , turning to go back and find Allan . " We have to report this to Mr. Sullivan ! This can't stand ! " Jorge held him back . " Come on , Mr. Sullivan already said her score doesn't count . Just let it go . " " You think Mr. Sullivan is covering for her ? To spare her the embarrassment ? " Felipe clenched his fists . " Is this because of the Hawley family's influence again ? " he thought . " What's going on ? " Serena asked , walking over with Clifford after seeing the two arguing . " Nothing , " Jorge said quickly . " Just a small misunderstanding . " Felipe wasn't stupid . After a sharp nudge from Jorge , he wisely chose to shut up . Clifford slung his backpack over his shoulder , looking lazy . " Rena, let's go . I'll walk you home . " Serena's phone vibrated in her pocket , but her expression didn't change . She smiled and held up some sheet music . " The Music Club asked for my new composition . I just revised a section and need to go practice it . Cliff , do you want to come listen ? " " A new composition ? " Clifford's lips curved into a smile . " I wouldn't miss it . " I'm coming too ! " Felipe exclaimed , his anger forgotten at the mention of Serena's new piece . Ever since her composition wowed everyone at the New Year's Eve party , he'd been captivated by her music . Even though he didn't understand it well , he could feel the deep , touching emotion in it . Jorge also smiled and followed . Of course , he supported Serena as well . Who wouldn't like a beautiful , thoughtful , and talented girl ? People naturally admired excellence . At the Music Club , Serena went backstage to get her instrument . She glanced at her phone : a few texts and a missed call . She pretended not to see them and tossed the phone into the instrument case before closing it . 0.00 % 07:42 Chapter 45 1288 Vouchers School gate Over ten minutes had passed since Yvette and Roderick got into the car . Roderick checked his phone and scratched his head . " Rena seems busy . She's not picking up . " " Let's just go home , " Yvette said . The chauffeur , Alex Carson , didn't move . " Isn't it a bit inappropriate to leave before Ms. Padilla leaves ? " Although he was the Duckworth family's chauffeur , he'd long been won over by Serena's cheerful , gentle , and kind nature . " Ms. Padilla is thoughtful . She brought joy to the household and was always polite to staff like me , even letting me use the car for private side jobs a few times , " he thought . He disliked Yvette . He believed someone sick for that long probably had a twisted personality . He had no interest in currying favor with her . It would be a waste of effort . So he didn't feel guilty as those words came out . " Why is it inappropriate ? I had my brother tell her we were leaving at 6:30 sharp , " Yvette said , checking the time . " It's already 6:40 . " Alex smiled , unflappable . " Perhaps Ms. Padilla is busy with club activities and didn't see the message ? Let's wait a bit longer , or should I try calling her again ? " He thought , " Yvette is being difficult , expecting everyone to cater to her schedule right away . Who does she think she is ? " Roderick frowned , worried Yvette might feel unwell . " Don't bother calling . Let's just go . Cliff can give Rena a ride home . It's fine . " " Sorry , but Mr. Duckworth instructed me to ensure Ms. Padilla has transportation , " Alex said , grabbing his phone and opening the car door to step out . He wore a smile , but his eyes held a calculating glint . " I'd better just call and check with Ms. Padilla ... " " And what if Serena still doesn't answer ? " Yvette asked suddenly . Alex stuck to his line . " Regardless , I must ensure transportation for Ms. Padilla . " He paused , then continued , " Mr. Duckworth was very clear about that . " 40.40 % 07:43 Chapter 45 1288 ¡ Vouchers Yvette looked at Alex quietly for a moment . Then , she suddenly opened the car door and got out . " Let's go , Roderick . " Roderick was startled . " Huh ? How ? " " Obviously , we are leaving first . Since his only client is Serena , from now on , he can be her personal chauffeur . Oh , this car is under Dad's name , right ? And Dad signs his paychecks ? " Alex was making his stance painfully obvious , and Yvette picked up on his intentions loud and clear . She had no desire to keep hashing things out with him . If the novel's plot was anything to go by , this wouldn't be the last time something like this happened . Everyone in the Duckworth family - servants included - adored Serena and went out of their way to shield her .