Chapter 54 - 54: Final Rehearsal Before The Wedding (2/2)

Charlton understanding her concern shook hi head "We'll leave that as a surprise, Sir Felix"

Felix laughed, "alright, I ahtful!"

Serena nodded her head along as she stood up from the piano

"Now, for the schedule and venue, the wedding will be at 3:30 in the afternoon at St Mary's Church I expect all of you will be there by 3 at the latest I understand that you prefer to have your own arrangeet there?"

"Yes, sir" the four of thereement

"Good Charlton and Serena, the attire for the event is formal It will be held at the Ritz hotel, while for the schedule, cocktail hour starts at 5:30 while the reception itself will begin at 6 in the evening Dinner will be served by 6:30, and I believe that you will be perfor by 8 The whole event will end by 10 I understand that that would already a little late, so you may leave by 8:30 However, if you wish to join the festivities, I can send a notice to your dor back late What do you think?"

How can Charlton let the chance slip away? But he must pretend not to be affected So, he said, "I think that the event is ending a little late and we have classes the next day, so we ht leave early However, just to be on the safe side, please do give us the slip sir"

"Alright then Since everything is settled, I will see the four of you on Sunday" Felix said as he picked up his belongings Then he turned to leave

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"Serena, congratulations for placing 3rd on the preliminary exam I'm so proud of you" Leonard, who didn't have the chance to congratulate her earlier, said

"You should be! Serena not only placed third, she also made history! She is the first woman who made it in the top 10 for the freshmen's preliminary exam, and she was also offered to be our female representative, which she accepted" Gizel, alked to the front along with the Via and Milly when Felix left, chiht, she looked at Eh a little further down, youon the ninth place just so that she can rub it on Emily's face

Emily, as still in the rooirls were antagonizing her It's not like she did anything to the at them irritably, as their air headedness did annoy her As she felt her tears prick her eyes, she quickly left the roo

Geoffrey who saw that Eirls to deserve the sarcastic remark raised his brow and spoke as if in retaliation "So on other people's coattails, not even looking at theratulations Ms Maxwell," he addressed Serena as he looked at her and continued "I hope that you'll endeavor to do hile being careful of riding too high in the saddle as the fall ht be too painful I would also advice you to bewith the company you choose"

Gizel turned red with humiliation but could not talk back That was the crown prince She doesn't understand why he is speaking for Emily but how could he say those words to Serena?

Charlton and Leonard were both insulted on Serena's behalf Both were about to voice their protest, but Serena beat them up to it

"Thank you" Serena said as she s down like a doormat, then he was sorely mistaken "I will continue to work hard as not to fall off the saddle like you said, though I should say the saher Also, thank you for the unsolicited advice but, I rather like the company I keep, so if you'll excuseoff the smile on her face Then, she turned away from him to talk to Leonard

Geoffrey felt incensed but chose not to reply He understood that he was at fault as what he said was uncalled for However, he could not take his words back Wanting to leave, he looked at Charlton as not looking at him, and then at Kylo who just smiled aardly He didn't turn to look at Leonard for he was sure he just angered his friend Thus, he s and left the classroom

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TBC