Chapter 35

Morning at the De Santos mansion proceeded as usual. The air was still fresh, the aroma of coffee began to waft from the kitchen, and the servants bustled about preparing breakfast.

Giselle stood in front of the mirror, wearing a plain white blouse and a black skirt above the knee. Her makeup was very light, but it was enough to cover the faint red marks on her neck. Giselle sighed softly, trying to shake off the shadows of last night.

“Focus, Giselle. You have a lot of tasks at campus today. Don’t let Leon disrupt your routine,” Giselle murmured to her reflection.

Downstairs, Hansel sat at the dining...