Chapter 95

I stared intently at Lucas, trying vehemently to figure out which was his true side. Under my obvious scrutiny, he suddenly hid his usual confidence and pouted at me. "Serena, do I come across as… rather intimidating?" "Why do you say so?" I was surprised by his question. He scratched his hair like a bashful young man. "Well, I just thought you might think I'm two-faced." Having seen him bullied and also seen him struggling in life, I had nothing but respect for him. Chuckling, I reassured him, "Not at all! I think you're brave." I made the remark earnestly, but he asked me in disbelief, "Is that true? Is that what you really think? Serena, your opinion matters a lot to me." His enthusiasm confused me. "Why so?" "That's because…" He flashed me a shy grin. "...you're my best friend." Touched, I nodded in seriousness. "Every word I said was true." "So, if I fail to… take power, will you look down on me?" I shook my head firmly. "Of course not. You've been through a lot. Failure