Chapter 29 The next day , Darlene got up early and went to Wintervale Academy , deliberately avoiding Lucian's departure time . Thursday's class schedule was relatively flexible . There were no academic classes in the morning , and the first class at ten o'clock was fencing . Darlene studied by herself in the classroom , and only headed to the gymnasium at a leisurely pace when it was almost time . The gymnasium had four floors , each dedicated to different sports . The fencing field was on the third floor , a sport beloved by the nobility alongside equestrian and baseball , with an annual interschool tournament . Darlene had just finished changing into her fencing clothes when the previously quiet gymnasium suddenly became lively . Bernice said to the PE teacher , ' For today's class , I want to challenge Darlene , our school's number one ." The PE teacher frowned , thinking he must have misheard . Challenge Darlene ??? This was clearly setting Darlene up for embarrassment . These young ladies had been learning fencing since childhood , and everyone knew how expensive such sports were . For Darlene , the daughter of a caretaker , just being able to wear proper fencing clothes was already impressive . No matter how high her intelligence , her physical prowess was lacking . Bernice was obviously up to no good , determined to make Darlene look foolish . In the past , some students had deliberately slashed the clothes of sponsored admits during fencing matches , and some had even gone so far as to leave them completely exposed . Lucian arrived at PE class right on time , dressed in casual clothes . His perfectly proportioned figure and every hair on his body exuded the rebellious air of a young aristocrat . Bernice snuck a glance at him and , seeing Lucian lounging around and joking with the people next to him , secretly breathed a sigh of relief . Everett , noticing the commotion in the crowd , suddenly patted Lucian on the shoulder . " Looks like your maid is in trouble . " Lucian raised an eyebrow slightly and , seeing Bernice and Darlene standing on the stage , said , " What does that have to do with me ? " Wasn't this all Mr. Calder's romantic debt , with Darlene taking the heat ? Everett , with a righteous look , said , " Mr. Calder , why don't you help Darlene out ? " Lucian replied , " Sure , if she wants my help , she'll have to beg me for it . " She would have to beg him hard , lying on the bed, and only if all his demands were met would he consider helping her once . Lucian didn't even bother to stop it , and everyone was just waiting to watch the show . Word spread that Bernice was challenging a sponsored admit , and students from several floors rushed over , crowding the fencing field in an instant . No one cared whether Darlene accepted the challenge or not ; everyone just wanted to watch the spectacle . Alaric tried to intervene , but Lucian kicked him . Alaric looked aggrieved " Wait until Adrian gets here ... " Before he could finish , Lucian interrupted , " You expect Adrian to show mercy ? You really don't know your brother's friends . You'd be better off hoping Desmond will step in . " Ric , why are you so kind ? Do you really like my maid that much ? " These words made Alaric's face flush bright red , like a ripe apple , tender and adorable . All the girls ' hearts melted . Why did everyone like Mr. Alaric ? Because Mr. Alaric was a curly - haired baby who blushed easily , was shy , and still so innocent . Why did everyone fear Lucian ? Because Lucian was a troublemaker who bullied everyone . He patted Alaric's face lightly but insultingly . " Without my permission , who said you could like her ? " " What are you , really ? You know it yourself , so stop pretending in front of me . " Alaric's face turned red , his lips quivered , and he was on the verge of tears from being scolded . 616/30 16:30 AL StarShort This short drama is toxic wo at night watering it One word thrillingt 725 / %/ Shop Now * Chapter 29 Menu Unaware of the interactions between the boys , Darlene was called up to the stage by the PE teacher . Although a trace of reluctance flashed in the teacher's eyes , he dared not go against the young lady's orders . " Then you may begin , said the PE teacher . 740