Lahat ng Kabanata ng Rebirth: The Sweetest Ruin: Kabanata 31 - Kabanata 35

Damian couldn't control himself anymore.“What the heck are you going to be doing in four years!?”Elara flinched.Tho his breathing was hard,he had to calm himself down. He couldn't afford to be careless before things fell into his lap.He let out one long breath and held Elara's hand,his veins popping from how much he was caging himself.“Baby I—”“Is it too long? I'm sorry for stretching it that long,it's just that—”Elara let huge droplets of tears leave her eyes.She was going to play the emotional card first. The touching words Damian had formed hung in his throat,as he watched tears leaving Elara's eyes. She looked more pitiful than ever and he was at loss.“Fine,” he spat through clenched teeth.He could only pretend to agree for now,then slowly do his magic through her mind.“Whatever you want,baby.” He hugged her.With his head resting atop hers,he spoke.“After school,I'd like to take you somewhere.” Elara felt irritated but she had no other option.She asked in a sweet

“Mr Hanover?” Elara muttered in surprise.Mr Hanover cleared his throat and took long strides towards Elara.“Elara,” he addressed her without the ‘Miss’ because they were outside.“Is there any problem?” He looked between Armani and Elara whose hand was still on his head.Elara quickly put her hand down.“Oh, there's no problem.” Armani put on his glasses and stood there awkwardly.Elara realised she needed to introduce them.“Mr Hanover,this is my classmate Armani”Armani gave a slight bow.“Armani,this is my…” she paused, thinking of what she should address him as.“This is my guardian.” That was a better title.Mr Hanover nodded at Armani,then turned to Elara.“Can we go now,miss?” He pushed his glasses higher on the bridge of his nose.“Yes,we can. I'm sorry for keeping you so long.” She said apologetically.Before leaving,she looked at Armani one last time.“Remember what I said. Do not let them walk over you…it's a shame to people your height.”Mr Hanover’s lips twitched, whi

Of all the scenarios Elara had played out in her head, she had never imagined seeing Cassian—the unshakable mountain, the man who moved through the world with iron-clad precision—asleep.The indignant lecture she’d prepared dissolved instantly. She turned back to Vincent with a look of pure, wide-eyed helplessness. Don’t leave me here, her eyes pleaded.Vincent, however, was a man on a mission. He caught her gaze, offered a swift, apologetic wince that didn't reach his eyes, and promptly shut the door.Elara’s mouth fell open. The click of the door lock sounded like a gavel in a courtroom.Outside, Vincent stood with his back to the car, a victorious, self-satisfied smirk playing on his lips. He dusted an invisible speck of lint from his shoulder, feeling like a master strategist.“The Boss will definitely reward me for this,” he hummed to himself, shoving his hands into his pockets as he sauntered away. “An increment? No, too small. A paid vacation? Somewhere w