CHAPTER 51: The PromposalValderama Penthouse. Tuesday Night."Stop shaking the table, Michael."Nasa dining area kami. Michael was sitting across from Solene, books spread out. But he wasn't studying. He was scribbling furiously on a notepad, erasing, and scribbling again. His leg was bouncing nervously, shaking the expensive mahogany table."S-Sorry po, Pres," Michael stammered, placing his hands on his lap.Solene sighed, not looking up from her Physics textbook. "If you're stressed about the Calculus exam, don't be. The derivative of a constant is zero. Just remember that.""Opo. Zero."Solene stood up. "CR lang ako. Don't touch my calculator."Pagkaalis ni Solene, napasubsob si Michael sa mesa. "Patay."Atticus, who was reading his iPad in his armchair nearby, lowered his device. He had been watching Michael for twenty minutes."You look like you're about to commit tax evasion," Atticus remarked coldly.Napatalon si Michael. "S-Sir Atticus! Hindi po! Good evening po!"
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