Chapter 8 The two were pressed so closely together that not even air could pass between them . Just as his hand moved upward , trying to lift her skirt , Darlene struggled fiercely and broke free from his embrace . His eyes gradually darkened , fixing on her with a cold , menacing stare . " Having the chance to be my mistress is your good fortune ! " Darlene straightened her disheveled clothes . Whoever wants to be Lucian's mistress can go ahead . It certainly wouldn't be her . Ever since puberty , Lucian had been as wild and unruly as a human - sized teddy bear . " It's already late . Today is the family dinner , and you've been out for so long . Madam Calder won't be pleased . " Lucian retorted irritably , " How considerate of you to worry about me . " Darlene said nothing more and turned to leave . Even after walking a long distance , she could still feel that sticky , ill - intentioned gaze , full of dark desire . Menu Early the next morning , Darlene arrived at the academy . Although the main characters were enrolled at Wintervale Academy , they were only nominal students . They would occasionally come to take an exam , attend a few classes throughout the year , or join a banquet spent managing family affairs . Even though they attended the same school , chances of actually meeting were slim . Ito relax . The rest of the time was Even someone as troublesome as Lucian had been sent by Candace to study at the Calder Group within the first week of the semester . The combination of theory and practice was best exemplified by these people . Darlene breathed a sigh of relief , feeling the weight in her heart lighten a little . Bernice was also in this class , looking as wilted as a frostbitten eggplant . When she saw Darlene , she shot her a cold glare . Byron called out to her , " Bernice , Mr. Rowland punished us with weeding duty . Are you coming ? " Bernice's expression was anything but pleasant as she glared at him fiercely . Byron rubbed his nose , looking embarrassed , but couldn't bring himself to take it out on Darlene . As Darlene organized her books , she overheard Bernice and her friends talking . " Where was this photo of Ophelia taken ? Her dress looks amazing , I want to buy one too . " ' Ophelia truly is the pride of UK women - beautiful , kind , and her fiancé is a top noble . I'm so jealous ! " " Ophelia's engagement to Mr. Langley is actually a win for Mr. Langley . Ophelia saved his life , after all . " Ding dong . Her phone chimed twice . Darlene was added to the Wintervale Academy's subreddit , which pushed two photos to her . The pictures showed a beautiful , elegant girl in a luxurious long gown , wearing a jeweled crown . Her long , curly hair cascaded over her shoulders , and her delicate features looked almost sculpted It was Ophelia . She came from a distinguished family ; both her parents were senior figures in politics , and she was the cherished jewel of her family . 16×24 ReelShort - Stream Drama & TV 200 % Install O < Chapter 8 She majored in piano , was also skilled in cello , and minored in finance . " UK Top Ten Goddesses Ranking : Who is more beautiful , Ophelia or Darlene ? " Darlene saw the post and frowned . Bernice smirked , mocking and provocative , " That's right , I posted it . Who told you to seduce Mr. Alaric ? " " Mr. Alaric is Ophelia's friend . You should thank me for teaching you what it means to know your limits . " Darlene didn't want to respond . Competing over looks was a pointless endeavor . She felt that someone like Ophelia wouldn't be interested in comparing beauty with other women . The next second , a flood of messages exploded in the Reddit group . It took Darlene a while to figure out what was going on . Lucian had caused trouble again . Menu ReelShort Stream Drama & TV