The teacher

"Alright," he said, "This is my fault; I shouldn't try to get your feathers ruffled."

Lyle found her incredibly cute, especially when she was being this serious, and instead of following her words along, it made him want to tease her further.

"And aren't you smart as proclaimed by yourself? Why don't you understand why Kayden and Sharon would be dangerous then?" he pointed out.

Seraphine truly felt he was mocking her. Nonetheless, leaning against the couch, she truly attempted to make the heads and tails out of the situation, and understand everything from Lyle's perspective.

"The Marquis or the twins can't physically harm me neither would the honor of the family be hurt by me hanging around with them. At most, I will be a little talked about.

That's not a big deal and wouldn't affect anyone. Are you afraid of the twins manipulating and using me?" Seraphine raised one of her eyebrows.