Book 4: Chapter 5: Under the Surface Warfare (1/2)
There are several tea rooms provided in the Serendia Academy. Among them, there's a private tea room that only a few special students can use, which was now used as a location for today's tea party.
The event was hosted by Bridget Graham, the daughter of Marquis Sheilbury, the secretary of the student council.
And there was only one guest who was invited. He was the student council president and also the second prince of the Kingdom of Ridill, Felix Ark Ridill.
”I heard Miss Monica Norton has passed her ballroom dance re-examination.”
After announcing that in a casual tone, Felix took a sip of the tea that had been prepared.
Bridget, who was also elegantly sipping her tea, took the cup off her mouth before putting it back on the saucer.
”That's good to hear.”
”I thought you wanted Miss Norton to be failed. So I had assumed that you would be happy to denounce her if she was failed.”
”Why would I be happy if there's a failed member in our student council?”
A truly exemplary answer.
Bridget, one of the three most beautiful girls in the school, looked at Felix inquiringly, wearing a thin smile on her beautiful face.
”Speaking of ballroom dancing… it brings back memories. Do you still remember practicing ballroom dancing with me when we were a child?”
”And you've been an outstanding person since that time.”
”I remember that Your Highness was not very good at practicing dancing… and kept apologizing for stepping on my feet.”
Bridget covered her mouth with her fan, peering her eyes at Felix… It was as if she was trying to ascertain his reaction.
Felix gave her an embarrassed look as if he was ashamed of his poor performance in the past.
”Suddenly you're talking about the past. What's the matter? It's rare for you to bring up this topic.”
”There are times when I reminisce of the good old memories.”
However, while the two seemed to be enjoying their conversation, a silent battle was taking place under the surface.
Bridget Graham was a brilliant girl. She's never dazzled by Felix's good looks and status, a woman who could not be swayed easily… ever since long ago.
”I knew you were always a clever girl.”
”My father's not too happy about it. He said women are better when they're a little dumb and lovable… do you think so, Your Highness?”
”I do prefer clever women.”
”My, I am flattered.”
Ho-ho-ho, Brigitte laughed with a beautiful smile that everyone could admire, but her golden eyes remained cold.
The insincere compliments of Felix would never reach the heart of that clever girl.
”By the way, does Miss Monica Norton fall into the category of a ‘smart woman' for you, Your Highness?”
”What do you think?”