41 Chapter 39 (2/2)
”I... I...” Sisley was at a loss for words.
Seeing her troubled like this, Max couldn't stand it and walked towards Evangeline with the intention of grabbing her hand.
”Enough! You should just apologize!”
Wide palm reached out to Evangeline, but before it could even land on the girl's skin, another hand grabbed Max's wrist and shoved it away, causing Max to stagger backward from the strength as he watched in disbelief at the man who just overpowered him.
”Please, back off.”
”Eric....”
The sight of Eric's wide and st.u.r.dy back, towering in front of her, cause her to felt a sense of comfort and... protection.
Eric slightly glanced towards Evangeline and smiled. ”Sorry, I'm late. I'm kind of curious to know how you're going to salvage yourself out from this situation.”
Evangeline didn't know whether to laugh or cry at the man's honesty. Nevertheless, she scoffed and smirked, ”So that's why you've taken your precious time to come to your master's aide. So tell me, how should I punish you for your insubordination?”
Eric turned his head forward and faced the people in front of them. ”I'll treat you to dinner?”
Evangeline's smile widened, a rosy plush blossomed on her cheeks.
At the sight of this, Daniel frowned. A complicated feeling rose in his heart. She never smiled like that to me before, and she never blushes whenever we're together.
While everyone was surprised at the sudden intrusion of Eric, Max sized the guy up and down and snorted.
”Well, look who's here to the rescue, the boy toy.”
Eric's expressionless face didn't change as he calmly urged everyone to leave. ”I don't see any logic to this confrontation, so I suggest that both parties leave.”
Of course, Eric heard the entire conversation between Jen and Evangeline. He was at a corner after all, hidden by the bushes and towering trees, doing his usual cleaning business.
But who would believe him if he told the entire scene? Since he was already one of Evangeline's people, his voice would appear subjective. So why bother to explain?
Evangeline knew this too that was why she didn't say anything and decided to leave it to Eric to handle.
Max and Jen frowned and wanted to retort, but at this moment, Daniel finally stepped in.
”Eric is right. Any more bickering than this will just lead to meaningless dispute. I also suggest that everyone leave and forget the whole thing ever happen.”
Since Daniel was already the one who suggested it, then the case was considered closed.
Daniel turned towards his friends and teammates. ”Everyone, I have something to discuss with Evangeline, so you go on ahead.” Then he looked at Max and Jen. ”Max, can you escort Jen back to her home, please?”
Max hesitated as he subtly took a peek at Sisley, but the latter's wholehearted focused was on Daniel, not even a spare for him which caused his heart to yearned in pain. ”Alright, Jen let's go.”
Jen glanced at Sisley, and when the latter nodded, she took Max's hand but not before giving Evangeline one last glare which after, she zoomed towards the Academy's gate with Max beside her.
As everyone left one after another, Evangeline, Eric, Daniel, and Sisley all remained behind.
Sisley bit her lips and lowered her head. She was feeling annoyed and angry and confused as to why Daniel wanted to speak with Evangeline, dominating her entire mind. The thing with Jen was even pushed back behind her head, no longer a care about it.
As far as she was concerned, Daniel and Evangeline was over.
”Let's go, Eric. You still owe me that dinner.” Evangeline too was about to leave when Daniel called for her.
”Evangeline.”
Sisley flinched and closed her eyes. She hated it. Hated it if Daniel called another girls name especially his ex.
But what could she do? She could only play the understanding girlfriend in front of him, else she wanted Daniel to hate her for being jealous and unreasonable. She didn't want the first time that they would argue was because of Evangeline.
Evangeline flashed out her usual smile reserved for people she didn't like.
”Yes, Daniel?”