Chapter 18 Darlene had been looking for him for quite a while . He wouldn't answer his phone , and she finally found him in a villa that bordered the back garden . The white , intricately carved gate stood open , waves of fragrant scents drifting indoors with the breeze . Under the starry sky , a spacious bath faced the blooming back garden . Lucian was soaking in the large bath , leaning against the edge with his eyes closed , enjoying the moment . Steam rose , swirling into misty clouds that hung in the air like " Mr. Lucian . Darlene called out , but Lucian didn't respond . gauze , blurring the surroundings . " Mr. Lucian , I'm here to bring you your notes . " Darlene refused to come any closer , standing at a distance . " I'll leave them here . Remember to take them later . " Lucian suddenly opened his eyes . " My mom asked you to tutor me , and you just drop things off and run ? Pretending to obey while actually defying her ? " Darlene knew he was pretending to sleep . He used to do the same in bed - when she came over to wake him , he would seize the chance to pull her down . " Come here . " Lucian said irritably . Darlene walked over slowly . Lucian reached out to pull her into the water , but Darlene dodged quickly . " Are you bored or what ? " " So reluctant . " Lucian's expression darkened . His hair was jet black , the damp strands on his forehead clinging tightly to his handsome face . His brow was deeply set , lips a vivid red . He ran a hand through his hair , slicking it back with the water , making his sharp , chiseled features stand out even more . The water rippled , revealing glimpses of his tanned skin and the faint outlines of his muscles . Darlene was grateful the bath was large - almost half the size of a swimming pool . Standing far away , she couldn't see Lucian's physique clearly . Seeing how she seemed desperate to keep her distance , Lucian grew even more annoyed . Other women would throw themselves at him , eager to climb into his bed . Darlene acted like a nun . " Why are you just standing there ? " He lowered his voice , losing the gloom he showed in front of others . Even his gaze lacked its usual arrogant sharpness . " Come here and go over the key points in the notes with me . " " Put your clothes on , I'll wait for you upstairs , " Darlene said . Lucian was never patient to begin with . He let out a cold laugh . " Grandpa's condition has worsened . The medical team suggested a few new drugs . Father is arranging for the maids to try them . I think Sylvia would be a good candidate too . What do you think ? " He always had a hundred ways to make her give in . Sylvia Sylvia was her weakness . " Come here , " he called again . Darlene walked over and sat down on the steps . Lucian curled his lips into a smile . Darlene said , " I haven't been to school these days either . Prof. Trevino sent me the key points , and these are the highlights I marked . " 16.28 A StarShort Secretly telling you ! I watched this short drama last night and didn't sleep a wink 45.0 % Shop Now < Chapter 18 Lucian leaned on the edge of the pool , reached out to take the notes , and flipped through them . Water soaked the notebook , smudging the elegant handwriting . He smiled for no apparent reason . " It's wet ." Darlene : " ... " Menu She pretended not to hear and said , " There are three main points in the UK's macroeconomic regulation : fiscal regulation , income distribution regulation , and industrial upgrading . Economic growth is the foundation of development , and the primary task is to adjust the relationship between total social supply and total social demand ... " Her voice was pleasant , gentle , and intelligent . She picked out the key points and explained them one by one . Lucian didn't listen to a single word . He just lay by the edge of the pool , watching the girl . Steam rose around her , and even her bright eyes seemed veiled in mist . Her long , silky hair draped over her shoulders , and as the breeze drifted in from behind , a few strands lifted , as if brushing right across Lucian's heart . AD