Chapter 144 - 142: Preparation For The Spring Ball (2/2)

Douglas nodded his head. ”Fair enough.”

Serena just wanted to do an eye roll. Douglas was a cannon fodder just asking to be squashed. Anyway, whatever he wanted to do was none of her business.

After that, as there were no more matters to be discussed, the meeting was adjourned.

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”Serena, please wait a moment.” Geoffrey said when she was about to exit the door.

Serena stopped walking, while in her head she thought that if not because of Leonard, she would have changed her seat's location so that she can escape this kind of encounter easier. Anyway, not wanting to be rude, she turned to face Geoffrey.

Leonard felt it was awkward for him to stay so he left.

Seeing that they were alone, Geoffrey walked to where she was. Then he smiled at her.

”I was thinking of ways on asking you, but in the end, I realized that it's best to just ask you straight out. Serena, I would really like to escort you to the Spring ball, would you let me?”

Serena can only smile apologetically. ”I'm sorry, like last time, I already have Leonard as my partner.”

”I see…” he said. While at the back of his mind, he was thinking of talking to Leonard.

Serena looked at Geoffrey's expression. If he was disappointed, he did not let it show. He just smiled at her and nodded. ”If that's it then…”

”Would you mind having lunch with me?” Geoffrey asked.

Serena shook her head, ”I'm sorry, I already made plans with the girls.”

Geoffrey wanted to furrow his brows. Was she avoiding him? Or was she playing the cat and mouse game with him? Trying to maintain a straight face he nodded his head. Anyway, he doesn't mind taking things slow. Where else will she go? They were engaged.

”Then, I'll go ahead.” Serena finished. She felt a little guilty but perhaps if she acts this way, he will get the hint.

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TBC