Chapter 1449

Charles, like everyone else, was initially stunned by Sean's words. However, the meaning of that last sentence was crystal clear. Sean was pushing him to confess his feelings for Naomi in front of everyone, and indirectly, this was meant for Scott to hear. Charles’s eyes shifted to Naomi. Previously, her face was soft and reassuring, filled with gentle concern for a friend. However, all those emotions vanished because of Sean's words. The distance between them instantly widened. She would only accept him as a friend, and anything beyond that would cause her to pull away. Charles remained silent, and so did the other classmates. The chanting stopped completely. In that tense moment, no one spoke, and everyone’s eyes turned to Scott, watching the cold and distant man closely. Scott remained silent throughout, yet his presence was palpable in the lively atmosphere. He neither influenced the proceedings nor allowed anything to affect him, giving the impression of being the unspoken mast