Chapter 6: Zeroing on her first target (1/2)

Serena was so absorbed in her own thoughts that she only realized Leonard was standing near her when he called her attention.

”Serena, may I introduce you to my friends? Also, would it be alright for them to join us for lunch?”

Serena nodded her head. Seeing the two men, she stood up as Leonard pulled the chair to help her. Earlier she noted that Leonard was the tallest amongst them. The other two were about the same height, reaching Leonard's eyebrow.

”Charlton, Kylo, this is my lovely sister, Serena Lilianne Maxwell.”

”Good afternoon Lady Maxwell, I am Kylo Louis, the second prince of Alighieri. It is a pleasure to finally meet you.” Kylo introduced himself as he nodded at her.

'So this is Kylo... he's a cutie with his silver hair and purple eyes, but not my type. In the novel, he and Charlton were the closest in their group due to their same interest with the fairer sex. He was also interested with the female lead because of her feistiness'

Serena curtsied in return then gave him a close-lipped smile. After, she turned to look at Charlton, batted her eyelashes once then gave him a coy smile.

Charlton was slightly surprised. He was no saint to not know the meaning of a smile like that. Deeming what he saw as impossible, he composed and introduced himself.

”Lady Maxwell, I am Charlton Heindrich Daniel, it is a pleasure to meet you” he said and then bowed slightly.

Serena curtsied in return. ”The pleasure is all mine, your highness...” then added ”Lord Daniel...” coquettishly.

Meanwhile, Leonard who was standing beside her did not saw her facial expressions.

”My kind sister accepted your insistence in joining us for lunch. Come take a seat.”

Leonard helped Serena first then sat beside her. It missed his eyes how Kylo elbowed Charlton whispering 'she likes you' then pushed him to take the seat in front of Serena.

The waiter approached them for their order. While waiting for the food to arrive, Kylo opened the conversation.

”So... Lady Maxwell, are you excited for school? If Leonard can't tour you around, our dear friend, Charlton here, will gladly do so. By the way, just call me Kylo” Kylo teased, for which he received a glare from Leonard.

”Thank you for mentioning that Prince Kylo, Lord Daniel, will you kindly do so?” Serena said while looking expectantly at Charlton.

”Brother, Prince Kylo just mentioned that as a courtesy... no need to be angsty!” Serena said with a pout.

'Did she not get what Kylo was implying? Charlton escorting her unchaperoned?' Leonard thought while furrowing his brows as he looked at her.

Of course, Serena understood what Kylo meant. It's just that, she has already zeroed in on Charlton as her first target, and letting them have their alone time will be perfect!

Charlton meanwhile can't take his eyes away from Serena. Sitting in front of her, he couldn't help himself but be mesmerized by her beauty. He has seen a lot of beautiful girls, but this is the first time that he has been affected this way. From the arch of her eyebrows to the way she pouted her kissable lips, she was perfection. He had to look elsewhere to stop himself from wanting to kiss her. However, he made the mistake of looking below her face and saw her pale decolletage. Feeling flushed, he drank the cold water in front of him. He can't believe that he just checked out his friend's sister.

Kylo elbowed Charlton slightly, and when he turned to look at him, he wiggled his eyebrows and smirked. As if telling him that he saw everything.

Leonard cleared his throat, ”Be that as it may, you should be wary of men asking for your time. You might be taken advantage of.”

”But they are your friends...” Serena wanted to laugh at Leonard's overprotectiveness. 'besides, it is me they should be careful of!'