Chasing Love at Riverside University

The waves crashed against the cliffs of Nova Scotia with an almost musical rhythm, but Aria Morgan knew better. After three years of studying marine biology at the remote Blackrock Research Station, she had learned to distinguish between natural ocean sounds and something more... peculiar. Tonight, there was definitely something different in the water's song.

Standing on the observation deck of the research facility, her long dark hair whipping in the salty breeze, Aria focused her night vision binoculars on the churning waters below. The full moon cast an ethereal glow across the surface, making it easier to spot any unusual movement. That's when she saw it - a flash of iridescent scales, much too large to be any known fish species.

"You're out here late again," a deep voice spoke behind her. Dr. Nathaniel Cross, the facility's new head of cryptozoology, stood in the doorway. His presence had been causing quite a stir among the female staff since his arrival last month, with his storm-gray eyes and the mysterious scar that ran from his left temple to his jaw. But Aria had noticed something else about him - the way he always seemed to appear whenever the strange occurrences happened.

"There's something out there, Dr. Cross," Aria said, not taking her eyes off the water. "Something big."

"Please, call me Nate," he said, moving to stand beside her. His proximity sent an involuntary shiver down her spine that had nothing to do with the cold. "And I know. That's why I'm here."

Before Aria could question what he meant, a haunting melody drifted up from the waters below. It wasn't quite singing - more like an otherworldly humming that seemed to resonate in her very bones. To her surprise, she found herself taking an unconscious step toward the railing, drawn by the sound.

Nate's hand shot out, gripping her arm. "Don't listen too closely," he warned, his voice tight with concern. "They're hunting tonight."

"They?" Aria tried to shake off the melody's lingering effect. "Who are 'they'?"

Just then, a figure emerged from the waves - a woman with silvery skin and long, phosphorescent hair. Her eyes glowed with an unnatural blue light, and when she opened her mouth to continue her song, Aria saw rows of sharp, pearl-like teeth. The creature's beauty was both terrifying and mesmerizing.

"Sirens," Nate whispered, his grip on Aria's arm tightening. "Real ones. Not the sanitized versions from your fairy tales."

The siren's gaze locked onto them, and her song changed, becoming more focused, more enticing. Aria felt Nate tense beside her, and when she looked at him, she was shocked to see his eyes had taken on a silvery sheen, reflecting the moonlight like a cat's.

"We need to get inside," he said through gritted teeth, though he seemed to be fighting the urge to move closer to the railing himself. "Now."

But as they turned to leave, Aria caught sight of something in the water that made her blood run cold. Dozens of glowing eyes had appeared beneath the waves, and more figures were rising to the surface. Their songs began to intertwine, creating a symphony of supernatural beauty and terror.

"Dr. Cross... Nate," Aria's voice trembled slightly. "What's really going on at this facility?"

He finally turned to look at her fully, and in the moonlight, she could see that his scar was glowing with a faint blue light. "It's not just a research station, Aria. It's a containment facility. We monitor and protect humanity from ancient creatures that most people think are myths. And right now," he glanced back at the water where more sirens were emerging, "something has disturbed them. Something that hasn't happened in over a hundred years."

"What?" Aria asked, though part of her feared the answer.

"They're looking for their lost queen," Nate's voice was grim. "And for some reason, they think she's here."

A particularly powerful wave crashed against the cliffs, sending spray high enough to reach the observation deck. As the droplets hit Aria's skin, she felt a strange tingling sensation, and for just a moment, her reflection in the window showed her eyes glowing with the same ethereal blue light as the creatures below.

Nate saw it too. His expression shifted from concern to something more complex - fear, fascination, and what looked almost like recognition. "We need to talk," he said quietly. "About your mother. About why you were really assigned to this facility. And about why you've always felt so drawn to the sea."

The siren's song grew louder, more insistent, and Aria felt something stir within her - ancient memories that couldn't possibly be her own, yet somehow were. As she followed Nate inside, one thought kept repeating in her mind: her life as she knew it was about to change forever, and there would be no going back to the simple world of marine biology and research papers.

Behind them, the sirens continued their haunting chorus, their songs now carrying a note of triumph. They had found what they were looking for.

The facility's underground laboratory was a maze of steel and glass, illuminated by harsh fluorescent lights that made everything look clinical and cold. Aria followed Nate through a series of security checkpoints, each requiring increasingly complex biometric scans. Her mind was still reeling from the events on the observation deck, the sirens' song echoing in her memory.

        "How long have you known?" she finally asked as they entered what appeared to be his private office. Unlike the sterile corridors outside, this room was filled with artifacts that looked ancient - shells with strange markings, crystals that seemed to pulse with their own inner light, and walls covered in charts mapping underwater ley lines.

        Nate moved to a heavily secured cabinet, his fingers dancing across a complex lock. "Since the moment you arrived at Blackrock. Your bio-readings were... unique." He pulled out a thick file with her name on it. "But your mother knew long before that."

        "My mother?" Aria's voice cracked. "She died when I was three. All I have are some photos and my father's stories about her love for the ocean."

        "Your mother didn't die, Aria." Nate's voice was gentle but firm as he placed an old photograph on his desk. "She returned."

        The photograph showed a woman standing on these very cliffs, her wild dark hair streaming in the wind. She looked exactly like Aria, except for her eyes - they held that same otherworldly blue glow Aria had seen in her own reflection moments ago.

        "That's impossible," Aria whispered, but even as she spoke, memories began to surface - the way she could hold her breath for impossibly long periods, her uncanny ability to predict storms, the strange songs that sometimes filled her dreams.

        Suddenly, the lights flickered, and a low vibration ran through the building. Nate's expression turned serious. "They're testing the barriers," he said, moving to a bank of monitors showing underwater footage. Multiple figures darted past the cameras, their movements too quick and graceful to be human.

        "What barriers?" Aria asked, joining him at the monitors.

        "Electromagnetic fields designed to keep them at bay. But with their queen so close..." He glanced at her meaningfully. "They're stronger than usual."

        "I am not their queen," Aria said firmly, though something deep inside her stirred at the words.

        "No, but you're her daughter. The first successful hybrid in centuries." Nate pulled up more files on his computer. "Your mother was their queen, and when she fell in love with your father, it created a diplomatic crisis. A siren queen choosing a human was unprecedented."

        The vibrations grew stronger, and somewhere in the facility, an alarm began to sound. On the monitors, the sirens' movements became more coordinated, more purposeful.

        "They're not just testing anymore," Nate muttered. He grabbed what looked like an ancient trident from a wall display. "They're breaking through."

        Aria's head suddenly filled with voices - not speaking English, but a fluid, musical language she somehow understood. They were calling to her, telling her to come home, to take her rightful place.

        "Make it stop," she gasped, pressing her hands to her temples.

        Nate reached for her, but stopped short when he saw her eyes - they were glowing brighter now, and her skin had taken on a slight iridescent sheen. "Fight it, Aria. You're not just one of them. You're both human and siren. That's what makes you special."

        The facility shook more violently, and the lights went out completely. In the darkness, Nate's eyes glowed silver again, and Aria could finally ask the question that had been nagging at her.

        "What are you?" she whispered. "You're not entirely human either, are you?"

        Before he could answer, the reinforced windows of his office exploded inward in a shower of glass and seawater. In the opening hovered three sirens, their beauty terrible and magnificent. The one in the center spoke, her voice carrying both authority and disdain.

        "Step away from the princess, Guardian. She belongs with her people."

        Nate raised the trident, which began to glow with an electric blue light. "She belongs where she chooses to belong."

        As seawater swirled around them, Aria felt power surge through her body - raw, ancient, and demanding to be released. She had a choice to make, but first, she needed answers.

        "Tell me everything," she said, her voice carrying a new note of command that surprised even her. "About my mother, about what you are," she looked at Nate, "and about why I'm really here."

        The siren queen smiled, showing those pearl-like teeth. "Oh, little princess. You're here because a war is coming. And you," her glow intensified, "are the key to everything."

The seawater swirling around Aria's feet felt alive, responding to her emotions like an extension of her body. The three sirens remained suspended in the shattered window frame, their ethereal forms casting an otherworldly glow throughout Nate's flooded office. The lead siren - who had introduced herself as Cordelia, First General of the Deep Realm - watched her with ancient eyes that held both wisdom and cunning.

        "Your mother's choice started this war," Cordelia said, her voice carrying the rhythm of waves. "When she chose your father, she didn't just abandon her throne - she disrupted a balance that had existed for millennia. The Deep Realm has been without a true queen for twenty years, and the dark ones grow bolder each day."

        "The dark ones?" Aria asked, acutely aware of Nate's tension beside her, his grip tightening on the glowing trident.

        "The Abyssal Court," Nate answered grimly. "Think of them as your people's darker cousins. While the sirens of the Deep Realm protect the oceans, the Abyssal Court seeks to corrupt them. Without a queen's power to maintain the barriers..."

        "They're breaking free," Cordelia finished. "Even now, they gather in the deep trenches, preparing for war. Only a queen's song can reinforce the ancient seals."

        Aria felt the weight of their expectations pressing down on her like the ocean itself. "And you think I can do this? I don't even know how to control whatever... this is." She gestured to her still-glowing skin.

        "That's why I'm here," a new voice spoke from the doorway. Aria turned to see a woman she'd only known from photographs - her mother. Nerissa, former queen of the Deep Realm, stood in the threshold, looking exactly as she had twenty years ago. Her presence made the very air vibrate with power.

        "Mom?" Aria whispered, emotions warring inside her.

        Nerissa's eyes - the same otherworldly blue as Aria's now were - filled with tears. "My daughter. My beautiful, brave daughter. I'm so sorry I had to leave you, but it was the only way to keep you safe while your powers matured."

        "Safe from what?" Aria demanded, anger suddenly surging through her. The water around her feet began to churn in response.

        "From those who would use you," Nate interjected, his voice carrying an edge of bitterness. "The Guardians weren't always noble protectors, Aria. Some believed that controlling a hybrid princess would give them power over both realms."

        "Like your father did?" Nerissa's voice turned cold as she addressed Nate. "Is that why you're so close to my daughter? Following in Marcus Cross's footsteps?"

        The tension in the room sparked like electricity. Nate's silver eyes flashed dangerously. "I am not my father."

        "Enough!" Aria's voice carried a new power, making everyone in the room freeze. The water around her feet rose in spiraling columns, responding to her command. "I want the truth. All of it. No more cryptic warnings or half-answers."

        Suddenly, the facility's emergency sirens blared to life. On Nate's monitors, dark shapes appeared in the deeper waters - humanoid figures with shark-like features and glowing red eyes.

        "The Abyssal Court," Cordelia hissed. "They've found us."

        "They found her," Nerissa corrected, moving to Aria's side. "They can sense your awakening power, daughter. We're out of time."

        The facility shuddered as something massive struck it from below. Through the broken window, Aria could see dark forms rising from the depths, their movements predatory and purposeful. The water around her feet turned ice-cold.

        "You have to choose now," Nate said urgently. "But know this - whatever you decide, I'll stand with you." His eyes met hers, and in them she saw not just duty or ambition, but something deeper, something personal.

        "As touching as that is, Guardian," Cordelia interrupted, "she needs to come with us. Only in the Deep Realm can she learn to control her powers in time."

        Another impact rocked the facility. In the distance, Aria could hear screams - the research staff, she realized with horror. They were unprotected, unaware of what was really happening.

        "I won't let innocent people die," Aria declared, feeling strength flow through her. "Mom, Cordelia - help me protect the facility. Nate..." she turned to him, "teach me how to fight."

        "Always choosing both worlds," Nerissa murmured, a mix of pride and worry in her voice. "Just like your mother."

        As the Abyssal Court's forces surrounded the facility, Aria felt something click into place inside her. She was neither fully human nor fully siren, neither wholly of land nor of sea. But perhaps that's exactly what both worlds needed.

        "Well then," she said, as power coursed through her veins and the song of the sea filled her mind, "let's show these dark ones what a hybrid princess can do."

        The water around her erupted upward, turning into a swirling shield of liquid crystal, just as the first of the dark figures burst through the facility's lower levels. The war for two worlds was about to begin, and Aria stood at its center, with a Guardian at her side and the power of two realms flowing through her blood.

The next few minutes dissolved into chaos. The Abyssal Court's warriors crashed through the facility's lower levels like a dark tide, their shark-like features twisted into snarls of hunger and hatred. Aria's crystalline water shield held against the first wave, but she could feel their darkness pressing against her power, trying to corrupt it.

        "Channel your emotions through the water," Nerissa instructed, her own powers creating whirlpools that trapped several attackers. "The sea responds to authentic feeling, not just will."

        Nate moved with inhuman grace, the trident in his hands leaving trails of electric blue energy as he fought. "We need to evacuate the research staff," he called out between strikes. "They're gathering near the main lab."

        Aria closed her eyes for a moment, and suddenly she could feel every drop of water in the facility - in the pipes, in the air, in human bodies. The awareness was overwhelming. "I can feel them," she gasped. "Everyone. Everything."

        "That's your queen's sense awakening," Cordelia explained, her own song turning violent as she fought. "You're connecting to your realm."

        An explosion rocked the lower level, and through her new awareness, Aria felt something massive entering the facility. The temperature of the water dropped dramatically, and even the sirens looked concerned.

        "Thalassos," Nerissa whispered, fear evident in her voice. "The Abyssal Prince himself."

        Through the broken floor emerged a figure that seemed made of living darkness. Unlike his warriors, Prince Thalassos appeared almost human, devastatingly beautiful in a cruel way. His eyes were the color of the deepest ocean trenches, and when he smiled, his teeth gleamed like black pearls.

        "The little princess awakens," his voice was like the crushing depths given sound. "How convenient. I was afraid I'd have to wait longer to claim my bride."

        "Bride?" Aria and Nate spoke simultaneously, his voice sharp with anger, hers with shock.

        "Did they not tell you?" Thalassos moved closer, his presence making the water around him turn black. "The only way to truly end the war between our courts is through union. Your mother refused me twenty years ago. But you..." his dark eyes roamed over her face, "you're even more powerful than she was."

        Nate stepped between them, the trident glowing brighter. "She's not a prize to be claimed, Thalassos."

        The Abyssal Prince's laugh was like ice cracking. "Ah, the Guardian speaks. Tell me, son of Marcus Cross, does your protection come from duty... or jealousy?"

        Before anyone could respond, a scream echoed from the main lab. Through her water sense, Aria felt the research staff's terror as more Abyssal warriors surrounded them.

        "Choose quickly, princess," Thalassos said smoothly. "Surrender to me, and I'll spare them all. Refuse, and watch your human friends feed my warriors."

        Aria felt rage build inside her - pure, hot, and powerful. The water around her began to glow, not with her mother's blue light or Thalassos's darkness, but with a brilliant purple that seemed to combine both aspects of her nature.

        "You want an answer?" Her voice carried the crash of waves and the strength of tidepools. "Here it is."

        She thrust her hands forward, and every drop of water in the facility responded. It rose from pipes, condensed from air, pulled from the sea itself. But instead of attacking, it began to sing - a new song, neither fully siren nor fully human, but something entirely unique.

        The Abyssal warriors closest to her began to writhe, their corrupted forms starting to purify under her hybrid power. Thalassos's eyes widened in genuine surprise, then narrowed in fury.

        "Impossible," he snarled. "No one can purify the Abyssal taint!"

        "She's not no one," Nate said, pride evident in his voice. "She's both of your worlds, and neither. And that makes her stronger than either."

        Aria's song grew stronger, and she felt Nate's energy joining with hers, the Guardian's power amplifying her own. Her mother and Cordelia added their voices, creating a harmony that made the very foundations of the facility vibrate.

        But Thalassos wasn't finished. With a roar of rage, he released his own power - a wave of such absolute darkness that it threatened to swallow all light. "If I cannot have you," he growled, "then no one will!"

        The two forces met in a spectacular clash of energy. In that moment, as purple light battled primordial darkness, Aria felt something else stirring in the depths beneath the facility - something ancient and powerful, awakened by their battle.

        "The Leviathan," Nerissa breathed. "The battle... it's waking the ancient ones."

        As if in response, a deep rumble shook the entire ocean floor, and everyone - siren, human, and Abyssal alike - froze in sudden, instinctive fear.

        In the brief silence, Aria heard Nate whisper, "Whatever happens next, Aria, know that I-"

        But his words were cut off as the floor beneath them cracked open, and the true power of the deep made its presence known. The war between courts had awakened something far older and more dangerous than any of them had imagined.

        And deep in her soul, Aria knew - this was only the beginning.

Chapter 1

The plane landed steadily, and Ethan West stepped off the plane at a leisurely pace.
"Ethan!"
"Yeah, that's my new name, and I'll be using it whenever I'm with her from now on."
Thri.sl tiXme baéc_k khomAe, )heX'sw b.eco!m.eT ag diffeUrejnts dperysdonu.
He looked sunnier, warmer, more energetic and full of charm.
Yes, this time, he has an important mission.
That is - to pursue love.
Iwn YZ Fcxit.yj, YcaZpKistalÉ LakirFp_oArmtY SoRfó yK cJounwt)ry$,v Chris*tdo*phe_r' WestY ike&pt WloPokQiNngK atr whiCs watchd, qa'nxgiWouósV, "kWhyW hUalsrn't he comNe .yert?"
"I was promised to be picked up, but my brother hasn't shown up yet."
At this moment, a man wearing a white T-shirt, jeans and white sneakers walked towards Christopher.
Seeing him, Christopher couldn't help but stare at him, an elusive smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Ethan srtobpsé Éink frvo$ndtp ofa him,é nottw MsaVy*iJng aZ zworOdf.S
Christopher looked at the man in front of him, wearing a duck-tongued hat and black sunglasses, and couldn't help but speak, "Hey, can you get out of the way? Can't you see I'm waiting for someone?"
Ethan took off his sunglasses and smiled, "I saw it, that's why I'm in front of you."
Christopher heard this familiar voice, and then saw his face with the sunglasses off, and instantly felt his blood freeze.
"BrUoZt*hBeKr,T nyoGu dIonb'$tS haFv'e) Éa fervFe(r,. )why _anrMe yxouY dkreksseld éliIkeR thrizsu? ^WhwerLem SarUe Qyour slimQ-&f(ihtp psuijt* a!nd lea*tÉhePr AsMhoeMsG?M"
Christopher still can't believe, standing in front of him is his brother who loves suits.
"Cut the crap, have you prepared everything, the opening ceremony of Riverside University is about to start, if you keep on nagging I'll be late."
Christopher handed Ethan the duffel bag in his hand, "Your uniform, ID card and cell phone are all in there. Also, I've got the Lamborghini Aventador Roadster you wanted, and it's parked in front of the airport right now."
Ethra^n ,sqxuYifnkted Vat Rh(iMm, "I'll chagngIe pimn tQh&ea c'arj, Solr )I'Ill Ébe toKo alate.J"
After saying that, he took a step towards the airport entrance.
Christopher's hand hung in the air, frozen for half a day without reacting.
Inside the Lamborghini, Ethan sat in the backseat and started to change.
Ch)rist_ophAenrh kepGt ZlorokgipnRg gaDt hhiSs vbbrotrherp tdhroQu(gh theu zreagrview mYixrCrorz.
The moment Ethan walked out of the airport, Christopher couldn't help but ask him questions.
But if he did, he was afraid he would get angry.
If he didn't ask, it was like something was blocking his heart.
InX Mt,hle* &en(dH, C,hrHi^sMtophesr* mcBhobse tYoF uspeaUk, "dB.rot!hpeJr), LcmanZ Ié aswkH qyHouuM a zfew( mqueqsations?"
"You say."
"Usually you wear a suit, why did you suddenly change into such a casual look? Also, don't you only change your clothes in your room, why do you want to change in the car? Speaking of cars, I have to ask, why did you buy this car? I thought you weren't interested in Lamborghinis? And, how did you decide to transfer to Riverside University with a new identity."
Ethan shrugged helplessly and said briefly, "I guess, any more questions?"
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"Bro, your tone has changed, and so has your hair. Tell me the truth, are you under some kind of compulsion, or is your head caught in a door? It's not normal! Are you really my brother!"
Ethan's face turned bad, and his tone became cold: "I'm not your brother, what am I? Since you have so many questions, come with me to Riverside University. just in time, I also want to know why you bought this school."
Christopher shut up, he knew Ethan had to be mad at him for buying the school, otherwise he wouldn't be so out of sorts.
EzthaZnR lqoo_kpe)dó ins tqhne rNeaurviiecw VmiZrDronrJ Oann'dC saw GChxrYistTo.pher'ls iFncVrexdxuhlrouasG f&a,c)e.b
Yeah, Ethan still can't believe it, and he's still hesitant.
Yesterday he'd finally made the decision to go to Riverside University to pursue his love, and it had been an incredibly difficult mission.
Ethan was nervous for the first time, it was the first time he'd ever done anything like this, so it was no wonder Christopher thought he'd been bewitched.
T^hep ,Lamb_o.r)ghsigni KstpopsV iIn! fHron!t ofw dRivers*idYe RUni(vevrs(iÉty, Ithmes qhosrnQ b.lkaQrBe&sv aqcSrRosus! ptchme caWmpusn.*
The janitor's uncle pulls open the window of the janitor's office without a good reason, and when he sees that it's Christopher, he immediately closes the gate and lets him in.
"This is the new board member, who dares to mess with him?"
It's just that he drives a cool car into the school.
"qPrietqenqd yokub aduonb'Lt se,eO him, lett lhitm 'inó,( anWdd sCavvAeR ypoóur jo$bf.u"
Students come and go, and the sight of the license plate, the man in the driver's seat, and the mysterious Ethan in the backseat with his ducktail hat, immediately attracts a crowd of nymphomaniacs, screaming.
"If only I could go to school with them, I'd be so happy, maybe I could experience a romantic relationship."
The Lamborghini stopped steadily, Christopher turned around and saw Ethan put the cap over his face, no wonder there were so many little girls staring at the car just now, he thought it was his own illusion.
".Bro, I'mr ghoaingm tWo& RHa(rLpdehr'us ArHoomq.H DNoS you wóa'nZt téo( hóangÉ oNut rhSeUre,R ÉotrH bdoM y_ou waaÉnDtb to comPe wmit&h !mPe?"z
Ethan took off his hat and tossed it, "I'll go with you, and I have something to say to Chief Harper."
Chief Harper's Office
Christopher pushes the door directly. Harper, who was about to get angry, saw that it was Ethan, and immediately greeted him with a smile, "Ethan, what are you doing here, are you here for the opening ceremony of the new school year?"
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Ethan stepped out from behind him, and when he saw Harper, he politely bowed slightly and extended his hand.
Harper looks at the man in front of him and extends his hand to shake it.
"Hello Chief Harper, my name is Ethan West, you should have heard from my cousin that I'm transferring to this school, to be a transfer Harper student in 3rd grade A."
ChsiWe*f_ VHarper apuTsBh$erdQ Xhis Ggqlass_ecs uJp on tmhOeA TbPrAicdgée of RhDis noskeq anédM sXcruhtinized OthZem umQain ins fSronctJ of ^hiYm..
He had seen a lot of people, but this person in front of him, he really couldn't understand.
He looked modest and courteous, but always gave him a powerful and unrivaled aura, making him not dare to straighten his back to talk with him.
Mr. Harper had always been polite to Ethan, except for the fact that he was Ethan's cousin, but he also felt that the man in front of him was not simple.
"IA hreéar!d, thAaty fmagnL is yyqo(ué,a ERtha*nh UaÉskUeXd Ime Htok ,tuaakze cadrpet MofV yoIu?é"!
Ethan took out a small notebook from the pocket of his school uniform, and handed it to Chief Harper: "Chief Harper, this is the new school rules made by Victor West himself, and he asked me to tell all the teachers and students at the opening ceremony of the new school year. At the same time, the school year officially starts tomorrow, and the new school rules will be enforced."
Christopher looked at his brother in disbelief, what new school rules?
"Huh? You said that Victor himself made them, and made you read them out during the ceremony, may I ask the reason?"
EntLhand ÉwaTl,ksT bto xtyhe ksóofa aindR nssiatsr doÉwnT, bunt thes qsmileN Foón h^i!sz fraRcdes _hOas ann extr^aó plPajyer Kof m^e,a)nPimngS,* tzhCe zcoldÉ UaYnbdW Vsweriho&us* ÉtoBneY órIesxo,uRnyds qinp JHsaJrSpepr'Is longO offiMceB.
"Riverside University has been acquired by West Corporation, of course we have to keep up with the pace of West Corporation, only then can Riverside University be upgraded to a higher level. If we follow the previous rules and regulations, it is impossible for Riverside University to become West Corporation's base for cultivating talents."
"I see, I'll add this to the opening ceremony, I'll go prepare first."
Chief Harper never expected that Ethan would use the new school rules as a trick.
Ben sPaid, ,thelr_e mu!s't bce (a lsyecjregt ébFehiknd th(e tscmhfo*ol'Dsó 'acqfuisQi(tionÉ.L
But it was good that at least he didn't have to worry about the school's reputation.
Christopher looked at Ethan, his words were too much of a shock.
"Brother, since when did you make the new school rules yourself? I thought you said you didn't care about this school?"
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Chapter 2

Me, the ideal husband.
A man who drives a Lamborghini and is eight years older than me.
Because I read a fortune book that says eight years older is the best.
He hGas tso nlooskz ÉgoDoQd XinJ aPntyltzhiBnqg, _prefUerabIly .a sclim bsuidt.r
Because, I love men in suits, and if they have a better body, it's perfect.
Black hair, nice features, fair skin.
At the same time, he should be 184cm, so we'll have the most adorable height difference.
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He can work in the kitchen, and he can take the show on the road.
A man who attracts attention wherever he goes, but he won't look at these women.
Swims, sings, plays piano, basketball, speaks a few of my favorite languages.
And,Q oufd jcourQsne,X (hVe mursmtx Obte hWiggChYlyk Qin(twellWiNgexnQtp!
Because, I have a low IQ, so that our baby can be normal.
And no matter what happens, he'll believe in me and stand by my side.
He'll be there when I need him the most, when I need him the most.
ACnd,F arnd L.j...B.N.
Ella Cooper leaned back in her chair, a happy smile on her face.
Grace Bennett turned her head, and saw her like this.
"How did she fall asleep and smile like that, it's a good thing this is an auditorium, or she'd be a disgrace."
"EslPlxaL,z FitF's thzeW SopUenrinxga cerLeKmocny ofI tdheK newf ssOeme$sterl, wake Auépr, Cdon'Ftó bfalLlp as&leetpv.^"
Ella felt her body being shaken, and opened her eyes wide, looking ahead.
Oh my god, my Mr. Perfect has appeared!
Only to see, Ethan West stepped on the steps, and walked towards the lectern step by step.
Hgisl foóottstkeuphs óanpd walLkiznFg rarnfgreq aTrFeJ soK ealega)nPtH IthlaitB pYeokplWe caInR'qt jtake, theirt yeyes ofXf$ _ofF Shi.mK, andÉ evAeZryoVner on Jtwhe sGtaJgYeZ xibs RattNra*czteVd jto( vhimM.
Ethan smiled lightly, this girl just slept so well, now seeing herself immediately have spirit, very good, very good.
Ethan walked to the front of the lectern, turned around, smiled, and bowed politely.
Instantly, the auditorium boiled.
Myw VfutuXre Éh.usbabn&dX,z ^aut f!iQrstY sRighvtV, IZ th.inCk I've Cmva,néaxgedv tJo. cactc^h yoMur ezyQe!B
"Ella, the man on stage just smiled, but I thought he looked familiar, like that Ethan West."
The more Grace looks at him, the more familiar he looks, he looks so much like Ethan West.
Ella replied calmly, "Oh, my glasses are broken, I haven't bought new ones yet, so I can't see them. And, that Ethan West is not the one ......"
GHrVavc,e hxu)rriedly kcov'eredH hIe)r cmouthl,N noQtl l(ebttwiangu heZr cro_n^tJiInSureF.M
"That's right, that's him, don't you dare gossip!"
Ella nodded her head, in fact she wanted to say it just now.
She had just woken up from a nap, and was in a state of shock.
ShYeX sthGo'ughtp ghueC MwZas jausJt ltinke Ktnhe NpjearGfFe*cQtI Mru. P(earhfme^ct swhe h!ald imPaguined_.
Yes, that's all.
Anyway, she couldn't see who he was without her glasses, and he had nothing to do with her, not even if she couldn't see him.
Harper saw the children boiling on the stage with the word "uneasy" written on their faces.
He, tyurneód, aHrou)ndr,L w&iJpwed t&hYe ZbMe&adsh of_ sxwfeat& SoNnH hiÉsQ forrePhte.atdp, anAdU Msafiad PworHriemd^ly.h
"Ethan West, I'm really afraid that his appearance, will bring negative impact to the school."
Christopher West smiled thoughtfully, "Don't worry, with him here, Riverside University will only get better and better, there's no way it will get worse and worse. You have to believe me when I say that the new school rules system, must be very harsh."
Harper continues, wiping his sweat with a hankie.
Etuha&n WWestq hrad hsaGid so, sFo, iat Fwas cdre,fRiin(itwely goihng &to geAtb bPett_e^r..
Christopher West laughs heartily, of course, it's his brother!
Ethan, in the spotlight, seems to have an extra aura that attracts everyone's attention.
Ethan frowned at the hustle and bustle of the auditorium, feeling that they were making a lot of noise.
IfV &it wa$sn't. kfIoxr Kthe &fDaqctm that El$lqa iws) Mhere,y dI wHowuldm RhaveL RtocldV *yoyu tUo pshVutI u&p) llong ago!
It takes time for a person to change their old habits.
Ethan, in the end, held back his anger and opened his mouth.
"Hello everyone ......"
TóhMaSt fsofyt a(nhd FmKagkne*titc vyodicNe, onlOyÉ Yto( Hsaby the sevCeWnGthy wKo.rYdm,k ^letJ Bth$e! ZauadbiDtoPrciOu$mm goXngce agabinU QcAlfaÉmForB.h
The girls covered their flushed faces and looked shy, not daring to look directly at Ethan.
"Oh my god, did you hear that, his voice is so beautiful. When did we have such a handsome boy in our school, why haven't we seen him before."
Another girl couldn't help but start to swoon, there are handsome guys in school, how could she not know.
Hokw didD shes Fm)issb zit, BthAi,s heaGveAnólJyb credatu(rej!m
"Yes, he's handsome and has a good voice, let's form a support group!"
The girls who heard this said, all agreed.
"Yes!"
EmtRhóanP,P focrf th&e n!oisayó voic)esé from rtahbe* Dsnt!aOgle, waOsd imnstantYly uVpsqeti.)
He really didn't like those noisy girls, especially the ones with high decibels and shrill voices.
Ethan automatically blocked out those voices, and you were all quiet in no time.
"Since the school was purchased by West Corporation, starting this semester, Riverside University will have a new set of rules, and if you fail to meet any of them, you will be expelled from the school. If you graduate with honors, you will be offered a job with West Corporation, without probation."
U'nDsuRrhpÉrfising(lyD.b
As soon as Ethan finished speaking, the audience was quiet.
You can see how shocking this is.
Ella was immediately energized, this is the last two years of college, how to become this way.
TheZ Uprfolmisedy ^gouo^d ZcakmpuGsp tliyfóe, sle(ep _as Tm!u)cuhZ has* tyoub wanctF, !eaut a's Nmusc$hj QaLs yPoGuC wajnt.
Surprisingly, it no longer exists ......
No way, it's not true!
Ella pinches her face in disbelief, it hurts!
Iat's Qli*kóe HanA eaMrUthqua&keé ^w$ithS strong kaxfHtershyocksT.
How could it have happened to her, how could it have made her wonderful college life cease to exist?
Such a terrible thing, like a punch in the heart, that one can't breathe.
Ella covered her heart, crying, looking at Grace.
"&Gryacrex,R IJ QsLuBdLdenly ahPad waF heartY agtktacjk, TIO'll 'go f(iSrwsUtg.& Thóits news iUs stoxo muchhn ofH aF shock ZfZorz qme, the QiPmpLact fis rto(o nsStOroónsg, andM mÉyó heart' is gcGrkacDkedt, I h)ave^ to go bto theW &hOospGiXtailF ,fwoOr stOitchesc.,"
Grace gave her a blank stare and reached out to pull her back, not letting her leave.
"This is the first time I've ever heard of someone with a cracked heart going to the hospital on their own without calling an ambulance. And she didn't pass out, stop breathing, and prepare the coffin beforehand."
Ella's heart was weak at hearing this, and it took a second to reveal what she had in mind.
Byu)t kthis nsecwés,Y rIeAa.llhyD let her cDa$nd nowtU bearB.$
She looked at her with a pouty, pitiful face.
"Do me a favor and let me leave quietly, this news is more frightening to me than the terrorists! If you let me listen to it one more time, you'll really be waiting for the doctor to say that my heart is cracked and can't be saved."
Grace looked at her cute look, hard to say the words blocked in the throat, half a day can not say a word.
IJ sePe YtWhe pritiZfiulv nlBookk, c^oupGl'ed wivtch Wa deDlibjer^aVtely zpoau.tingÉ voic_e!.N
It's not the same as letting her directly raise the white flag and surrender.
Ella saw that she did not respond, her eyes became moist, and her voice was a little hoarse.
"I think I have a low sense of existence all my life, just want to spend my life peacefully, and now I'm asked to listen to the new school rules and regulations. Uh, surprisingly, I've already started talking about it ......"

Chapter 3

Ella Cooper can't believe it, turns her head, looks to Grace Bennett. silently bending over, she pulls out her headphones and puts them on, plays a song from her cell phone, and whispers, "Hold me back, I'm going to listen to the music to escape, and then call me when it's over!"
But at the very moment of her pouting, the man on the stage began to read the rules and regulations, not even giving her a chance to escape, Grace Bennett shook her head in disbelief, it was just rules and regulations, she didn't even want to listen to them. Just when she couldn't do anything about Ella Cooper, the rules and regulations in her ears seemed to be directed at Ella, making her feel helpless. No wonder Ella doesn't even want to listen to it, it's obviously being cute to her.
Grace shook her head gently and slapped her on Ella Cooper's shoulder, who stood up bewildered, looking around with excitement in her voice. "It's over, then I can go home, my mom is waiting for me to come home for dinner ......" she said the more she said the lower her voice became, seeing the other people casting indignant gazes at her, and then seeing the shocked expressions on the stage, she instantly felt the temperature rise around her, the heat from her toes to the top of her head, and a blush spread across her face. Her face flushed red.
E.tthaXnQ )Westt qróecfogniCzed her instwanvtCly, PnotX &rzekalPizYing& th$aót sNhQe ThatUed vli!sXtZeCn,iWng' xtSo hiwmg spo Rm,u,c,hP ÉtYhats sh!eH pu^t woCnt heka&dphovnes ban.dR rTeKftusmebd )to Vleht hFis Rvoéice areach dhJe_r.) Heq wasN )sure usGhef'dB pPuht vthes hwemabdMphWo!nes on laatSerD, thaPt IthierRe hadn'at ,bremenQ anTy blxabc'kl alirn,esm onw her cheLst whenk s!heB'd éfsirrstb bcome ong TstabgeK.b
He watched in amusement, the girl was in deep shit! Ethan lifted his leg and took a step towards Ella Cooper, thinking that it was time to give the rest of the class a piece of his mind. However, he was wrong, the others didn't care if she disturbed them, they were just mesmerized by his charming voice.
Ella Cooper looked from side to side, wondering if she should sit down, run away or just stand there, and Grace tugged on her coat, "Sit down, don't just stand there, do you want everyone to know you!" Ella Cooper touched the chair, just ready to sit down, but felt a force pulling at her wrist.
"What's your problem with what I just said, with the headphones on?" Ethan said softly. However, he didn't expect that the first time they met would be on this kind of occasion. He didn't call her by her name, but used "this student" instead.
Elnla) (C*o&opeFr's miXnd &waps blKank,J as*he dbiddDnL'Zt) k*noLw mhoJwN téod óa_nbsweurU,$ BsbhYeó VjuysLtC s)t'ared aut hiLm bnlanfkgly. aSeeDiIncg herQ lóikeh athnaOtS,! EtJhakn( AwmasC nGot hapvpy, dlidvnC'LtX 'she Mhear hliZm?H ThXat wdampn( headsetT,É hhe 'wantedm to &cr^usMh it, l^ea_vCimnigq suchl aI Ébad AfiHrstD NimppkrQepss'io)nx.
His long fingers gently broke off her headphones, his hands gripping them without exerting any force. "This student, did you hear what I just said?" Ella Cooper couldn't stop nodding her head, still hadn't come back to her senses.
"If you heard me, why don't you answer, it looks like it's all because of these headphones. I'll help you to make it non-existent. Also, don't wear headphones in the future, it's not good for your ears." Ethan wore a warm smile on his face, and with a grip on his hand, the headphones instantly shattered.
He had once said, no matter what, he couldn't be angry in front of his beloved. He had a warm smile on his face, making it impossible to see that he was angry. The broken headset was handed to Ella Cooper, his smile was even more obvious than before, humorous and pleasant.
"KAklwlÉ lrigIhmtu, yUo_u sit& Kd.own.y"u KE$th*aqn UhUasdR a YlPoptP Uoft chomYplOaFitnMtFs aDbkouAtÉ bt_hatw HfXiYrst meeHtingr, bu!t TtMhe imWpTr)eyssifon wHaQsM deme_pr XesnFo^ugTh tFo dmalkFej itx hafrtdg fhoVr hSer ótqo XfNorgeFt) ,foYry Wa twhilFe.
He was well aware that the headphones had nearly caused him to lose control earlier, as she hadn't heard what he'd been saying, and he'd been in an extremely unpleasant mood. In the eyes of the others, his every move was gentle, his words and actions exuded warmth, and his hand was only gently shaken.
Headphones were easy to break, so he didn't need to use too much force. But at the same time, the rest of the girls are getting more and more dissatisfied with Ella Cooper, how can they wear headphones in front of their hero, do not listen to him read the rules and regulations, deserve to lose a pair of headphones. And to add insult to injury, Ella Cooper caught his eye, which was unacceptable.
Next to Grace, she looked at him anxiously, "Brother, how can you ruin other people's things!" Is it possible that the school rules are just for her?
EllUak CoopReWrz felt a bslUiJgHhitF we!iAgphvtW irn dhSerh ghÉaRnjd_, *sarw hKedr b*rdoRkWeÉn! FhexadphFojnnefs, rth,e wZicrBes_ 'i!nTsHiid*ew mwerwe exlpolsedG, vandj tHhgegnM cwoimpletrelDya UreZgadiMnedu GhebrK (sanwitxy.M She, tstDo,ozdD gup(, pfuÉll)i_ngV at BEnthan's shipr)t,Z her cvoic^eD ibKeWcHotmÉing quavceFrAing$, TandH wi(tP waZsn'Ét Ia yqujivqer yokf fea$rM, ijt gwvas ba iquYi_vceBr mof ÉangerI.w "PAlpio'logiJze fo'r myy _he'addsePtB,l uwahy Pdcid kyvou d.estrhoyH it wiirthvoutf $mya écvoCn(sÉent!"
When he didn't respond, Ella Cooper angrily yelled at him, "I want you to apologize, are you deaf!"
The auditorium fell silent, and all eyes turned to this side of the room. ethan froze, he hadn't expected this reaction from her. He turned around, not knowing what to say to her.
He had never encountered such a situation, he had always been in the wind, where was he asked to apologize. Not to mention, speaking to him in such an angry tone. If it were anyone else, Ethan would have already thrown her out, and would not have stood here with her.
ChZrisatoBphqer wWe&sOt Osauw itChDatd Kthe two wof th*em wer$e ralts Pas xsqtaTnd)sRtDilIlP, andw j&uMsdt Rahs he FwaIs& abxoukt yt!o Rraise )his fqouot tuo$ gVop copveMr& t)oT héexr^,& zhe saMw mGxraAcer waSlk( Lbehind EAljlpaw C)o.op_er& wan!dg pguAl!lH ,hyeXrb by qth^e acPohrFnZefr ofO KhCebr szhirAtó.w "D_uo,) hNaxv(eu qsGoómetTh&ing tzoB tsa.yé late.rC,O n(owh Gi)s $theR ,neKw ske*mSestLerN popjenXinDg_ ÉceqreAmUoxnyV.P"
Ella Cooper exhaled deeply and released her grip on Ethan's hand. Seeing her brother waving at her, Ethan took a step back towards the lectern to continue his lecture on the new school rules.
Ella Cooper sat down, her anger unabated. This man, he's so annoying, can't we just talk? How dare you, how dare you pinch my headphones!
It was the first time Grace had ever seen Ella Cooper so angry, but it was all her fault. If she hadn't slapped her, it wouldn't have happened. She looks cool, but inside she's easily hurt, and won't allow anyone to break her things.
SÉheS ojnceN ,sa$iid LtGhTat aclul th&e things MshheB uJsed wer&eF usAed forV a lcoPnNg ^timeJ ajnMd haAd Mfee$lings, juést Ali.kpeb gzeYtQtdiknFg TalVojnlg wóithP upweoapcle fSorT ap lvonQg GtiHme* aUnAd .d$evkeloÉp!iXngD dfeelicngfs. ,HoZw_evers, Bt.he awaXyb sh(e reSacgtebd j!uLsht& nLobwF Ginóev&iytVaBbJlOy mRadZe! peNoplse thBi,nk$ ctBhapt^ ish)e Zwlas étrty.iing tno attrUawct sdoimOejoneJ's' GatJtZenptTiYownY.
"Duo, this is the first time I've seen you so angry, what an incredible reaction. When those people bullied you in the past, you didn't get so angry, why are you so abnormal today, don't tell me you're interested in him." Grace eyed her curiously, there weren't many males in this circle, and she wasn't interested in talking about scumbags or male gods or anything like that.
"As long as I get high marks on my exams, if I don't like him, I'll just go bye bye."

Chapter 4

Ella Cooper looked at Beja without a good look, her gaze firm, looking her straight in the eye.
"You look me in the eye! Do you think that I would be interested in someone who pinched my headphones? Look at my eyes again, do you think that I would fall in love at first sight with someone who can't see? Look at my eyes again, do you see a hint of affection in me for him?"
Beja swallowed involuntarily.
"WhDat lyoCu s&agy$, I CdOo,n'Ot usLe!e_ &at alld, HI Ésiee OoGnUlyz &myself. AndS,B I('dvep _gtot ZtoT uteflwl_ Fyoué tJw$o $tóhings,k numb&er on,e, !IA (sYe!e^ mej fiNnF fymo(ur qeiyes,Q WandW yKou're' ulnOleashinég swwavecs( do)f elecótriicity o_n mxe.N AndB twoa,! waWtpch, _o,u&t,_ (I& gDu*eKssk yXoYu',rCeR thep .pRu!bylicq ene$my oMf Aa*l^lÉ bHakrqpperQ gRiFrlsh casfteDrz t(hhat.y"
Ella Cooper shrugged indifferently at this, she didn't care. She was used to being bullied anyway, and she wasn't afraid of a few more girls picking on her.
Bekah saw how she didn't care, and began to worry about her.
"Don't think it doesn't matter, don't think that if you can't see it, others can't see it either."
Ellas Coowpre_r HpuNrsJedm Iher^ lipPs, pr,eytend(ingi (itB didanx't maqtAtlecr.s
"Then I'll tell you two things too, one, I'm not putting out on you, and two, they'd better come and target me every day so I don't have to come to school."
Ella Cooper was ready to break the mold. She's not afraid of anything but being hurt again for being true to someone. Everyone meets a few scum in their lives, but who wants to suffer the pain of being hurt?
"I'm really worried about you, Doo. To make sure you don't make any more mistakes, after the opening ceremony, I'll take you to buy contact lenses right away, so the frames won't get in the way and keep falling off."
Bqeikj.a conltyi.nZu)e_dz, BtThen tahoaug(hBt MoIf jsJoRmetÉhuinsg anWd 'adHd*ed, é"gByp st(hCe ywaay,s gyyoBu& GwWeBróe stSarwiHng sa_tg h,im hfowr a ^loéng $timeó mj.u*st nkowD...V XykoXuS bcan'Yt *sÉeóeÉ Shi$mU fgrom MaL cxlosVe$ dPiJstÉadnéce, Fcan Gy.ou?x"
Beijia knew that Ella Cooper wore glasses, but she didn't know how nearsighted she was.
Ella Cooper shook her head honestly, "I didn't see him clearly, I really didn't see him clearly. I was so embarrassed, my mind was messed up like traveling abroad, how can I think about what he looks like."
Bejia nodded in frustration and sighed.
"S'ighv,a zIJ Kth.oJuZgh'tY qyonu_ *gkuYyjsH Gjust starte!dN Fa SrBoVmKaDnt,iXc _love_ Xsft'ory."z
"Oh da~ A male god or something can only be thought about, waiting for him to protect you, is also just a fantasy. Why else would I let you teach me judo! Don't fantasize, it's absolutely impossible for me to be with this new god! If you have time to think about him, think about you and Ethan."
Ella Cooper looked at Beija helplessly, recently she is not obsessed with romance novels, this is a question worth pondering.
Ella Cooper looked at Bejia, her anger fading and her heart relaxing a little. However, the thought of her becoming the public enemy of all Harper girls made Beija's heart hang in the balance again.
She& Ms.arird its .diqdlnt'gt Xmpatétcer,P xbAut )inC aherK AheaArtp,m Gsdhóe stVi^ll wyantÉed* szo.meoneM Zt.o. gpr(ot.emctB her_.Z _ShXeV LrkeYmember$eid VD,oso'Vs) words wheGnó SsIhTe aAshkeRdv hMer tzot tetach ^heur mjuNdfo^.M ....k.S.
"Doh, why do you want me to teach you judo?"
"Because, I want to protect myself."
"Then you can find a boyfriend and let him protect you!"
Ac LdisGdQadinfulF Xsmilae eamPerged !frdom btyheC cUoryne!rm óof YElIlraF )CoopeXrL's mrout'h.
"In this world, there is no one but yourself, no one can appear in front of you in time when you are in danger and in need of help. If you're lucky, you might meet one, but not everyone is that lucky. So does she have to accept all the misfortunes? Why her, and not someone else? So, the only person who can really protect herself is herself."
It was this kind of her that made Beija feel protective. She always gives off the impression of being cute and stubborn, but she chooses to protect herself.
Ella Cooper turned her head, and saw Beija's blank stare, as if she was thinking about something.
S!h&e jMu&st bwaLngted t'ou sazyX som$etKhiénPg,S hbxuXtx _s&udRdenl!y xheaqrd:' I"JTPodayF's oBpOe.ning cÉer!emLonDy Sis óov*er,u ple)aseQ sÉtarys bcehiZnd i^f Cyou tw^errWeF wFeaCr(ingl heuadphoNnes.T"
Ella Cooper stared angrily at the lectern and stood up immediately, as if she wanted to rush up to the lectern.
"Not only did he interrupt me, he made me stay! Bekah, you wait here for me, I'll make sure he apologizes to me."
Bejia snapped back to her senses, and saw Ella Cooper walking towards the lectern, at the far end of the room, where it was easy to get in and out.
"rDzo,s awéaiptQ Tfbord m&e,& TI'xllw istay witMh yOoJu."Y
The students gathered, waiting to see what was going on, and when Chief Harper appeared, everyone left. Who made Harper the biggest official in the school, they just forgot that the board of directors was the real authority.
Christopher heard Ethan's words and instantly understood.
He took out his cell phone and dialed his number. He had wanted to run to his brother and tell him what happened. How can you chase a girl like this, and treat a cute girl so lightly.
"B)roLtGhYer, Sho*wR _can vyZouI do Ithis? DWoT óyoóu kVnowX KwUhat yWouV Odidk wjrongu tIoddFaJy? Arfe py(ouF cihasing? I lioIoskK lixkIe $I_'cmV didng a )coGmpaBndyY ameeNtimngb,g and on'e Soif htWh,ei emDployejels g!oQt ddisWtraóctXed, DaZnUdB YyoZu stIaly_exd toI cDrYiJtiYcizXe*."
Ethan is disgruntled and says that correcting his brother's mistakes is a priority.
"Well, isn't it?"
Ethan countered. When he was with his ex, it was always like this between them, so why was it such a misunderstanding here?
"Yozu'rr*e so PcojnfqusteYdX thaAt yDoOu* ssomqedh_otwr bcro)kCe YsoumeqonHeD's Ah&eYadphonXers aBnd thinkr tahqa(t'rs coo&lM!i HoIw can zyLou bIe sure mthat wi_n! ÉtQh'atG MpeFrsAoinR'As eyeQsO,G they _donI'Stb hKatwe sy^oAuW ^wimtnh ^ap ppasskiJonA! BroÉtshecr,O honeMsjtlGy,* lhave ypopu vavnd TClVa.rar egverj Lbejein& i*nÉ l*o*vIeL? A(reh ay^ou realYlDy kn_ot KcChiKlvd$hoodh DfrÉiaedndXs?c IzfT yoBu Swqere! inh clove,y how couhlJd !yUou hraBvSeQ handllCedW th&iinbgs soh baBddl_y$."s
Ethan's left hand was clenched into a fist, as if it would explode at any moment.
"What do you mean by bad, I just want her to listen to me, is that bad? Also, I told you before to stop talking about Clara, why didn't you hear me?"
Ella Cooper walked over just in time to hear the second half of Ethan's sentence. Her head was too full of ruined headphones to think about anything else.
ElBlsa CWo_oipZerÉ &spoOkqej (wZith $sWlXighut diksPplPeaZsuQrJeZ,k "Do XyLouD wanct WtMo* wai)t uYntiul you'qre wdone Uwjit(h yovuZr tcPal.lN, tDhenp w&e ca_n taNlk.J"

Chapter 5

Ethan West freezes, pupils dilated.
She'd heard it all, including the name Clara, and she'd heard it too?
Christopher West reached for his cell phone and whispered, "Brother, put on your Bluetooth headset. Do what I say."
EAth*alnj *pRutLs on thyek heaidJset), 'tcurnés aropundr,s tBo Eljla OCoTopCer*,p (sfmiQles dsfli)ghRtAlUy,s to*nue soft: "What GjWuDsat Ohaxp.pjeWne$d,F DI say xsoKryrIyd tso ycouO, bCecajusmeV StoOdXay jisT theW top,eniRngs ce(rrepmPonyv ogf tlheL schonol, Jitx Zis anw im$portanFtr Éthings, tHh'aOt'sF w'hIyJ .I( ayctZeHdC glike *tshaTt,.Z IStti!lGl hÉopeF jy,ou do'n't gett angrUy, a(s fioDrV Hyounr$ hMeTadpNhorne^sP,é I Wclan )coRmGpeznsaiteh iyWoXu an fetwp mDonrZeg $papir(s,g ndo you see titc Ii^s wokaty?"Q
Christopher silently wiped his sweat. His brother had said it so well, it's all about that voice, it's all about that whisper.
Ella hadn't expected him to say such a thing. Besides, he had a nice voice, and it would be nice if he could sing.
Grace Bennett saw that Ella was lost in thought, and pretending to have a sore throat, she coughed twice. "Ahem, Doo, aren't you forgetting your business. And stop mourning for your broken headphones."
Ezltla imZmedai(aKtkeBlyu FsGnAappyedD bZalckY 'to éh^er. lsDeknSsbesv, dhoiwJ xcWoGu$ld sAheT be seUducemdP by! hrigs voUic_eI? QWhere.'ss the sa*ngiehr?& DEzll*a madée ah Jcrpy)ing facéeF, ,d.on'ht lÉet khdim zsUeLet thFat( I jÉusst prJaAiGsDed hTimT.b
"Yeah, my poor headphones, I've been living with them for 5 years, they're getting attached. No, what I want is not for you to give me another pair of headphones, but for you to apologize with it, even if you give me more, I don't have feelings for them."
Ella looked up at Ethan, gravely. "So, I want an apology, not another pair of headphones, and besides, it's not like I can't afford them."
Ethan met Ella's eyes, which were filled with tenderness. Unfortunately, Ella couldn't see that he was looking at her right now.
"YoBu'rzeF ri$gLhFt,H hIZ aipoRlogKiz_eé agaQin Wfor( tdhKet h^eraQdphoVnueIs).V aThenx, shSoual*drn'^tZ Qy,oLuK YalgsGon,b iaFpoloNglizef to Sm$e.C AOfCtebrt altlq, Uyouu'rez tXhseY Lonve whzo sstKabrqted thkis wPhXoles trhLiungn wIitfhL yo.uJr hQeaYd_phones."P
Ethan was like that, polite and gentle. It was the result of his training. He still remembers what Ethan once said, "Chasing girls is about getting people close, and who would want to approach you when you're so cool?
Ella nodded undeniably, angry, but she was a reasonable person. Besides, he had apologized with his headphones, and it was nothing to apologize to him.
"You're right, and I do apologize, sorry. Now that we've settled things between us, I'll be on my way."
EtMhPaAn htoosk !oflfM hqiysu ObPl.uWetBoPoithL heOads^evtS,_ hIeJ ywantcead !tob Atake' $careu oLfu wiétL himtsWePlf PnKext,v zd*iudn't' wtant Ethazn' arouynkdz to kleepr dBireYcti$ngN hMiaml. He waspn't rOedadlSlny u!sIedu tdor somFeoZneH boyssing! Kh!iCmv Qa(rIounGd, Ébu,t* mit Jwas acboquCtÉ Xhe*r, sJo he pu^tu MutpH witshx iRtF.x
"Wait, there's something I want to talk to you about."
Ella turned around and looked at him questioningly. "We don't have anything to say to each other, do we?"
Ethan walked over to Ella, his hand outstretched, the smile on his face even wider. "Give me your cell phone."
E'llma gavfex hiUm! Laq rsqu)s!pmic_i.oJusw ClYo&oKkD,Z anld sUubcoAnfscXiJonusZl^yK jpBrXeIsOsweddO h!er OpFoCcketsJ. P"fWChaBtW d'oÉ ryCou ywantZ ym!y cveill HphfonWe& Pfwor,A Tduonv't &t(eXll me', Ny^oKu SwXanrt umzyZ n$umJbzeÉr."
"You're right, that's what I want, тво.
"My phone doesn't have a card, I just use it for listening to songs." Ella was so vain that she thought he'd believe such a low-brow excuse.
Ethan smiled lightly, reached out, took out the cell phone that Ella put in her pocket, and waved it in front of her as if showing off.
El*lta ZsJtxoLoTd LoAn OheZrt kt&iptqoRe_s,q QtIrdyin(gr (toZ NsKnCaÉtch bda*c.k tthzeR nphéonel.O HVoRwecvBeyr,_ bthNeL _hPeDiYgghutN diffe_rGencre ubebt$wedeAn qthRel Jtwvor isé thTeO Dmost Fadoxr'abWleq,z tNhye diBstÉaqnceO of 3.0CcmW wsh(ex Kwast deOf(elat'ed.
"I'll take a look to see if you're lying to me." Finger pressed the button, "Your cell phone signal is full, even the password is not, my cell phone number has been stored, the next step is to know your cell phone number."
Ella kept reaching out to grab it, but unfortunately it was still useless. "Hey, why are you like this, don't touch other people's things without their permission. Besides, I am very familiar with you, so familiar that you can mess with my things."
Ethan handed the cell phone back to Ella, rubbed his hand on her head, and leaned down. "Just because we don't know each other well now doesn't mean we won't know each other well in the future. I don't think you're going to stop using this cell phone number just because you have mine."
Elyla érKaiuse&d ah^eri Shand$,Z .ozpOengeUdÉ ihIis ,haknd Rony he(r heNaRd, ialn.dh loNo(keXd at hgiymh wivthQ disóljiKkek. M"'I'm. _not agMoóitnjg tGoO, QbAig deqakl,Y TlKet_ ^it ggo_ ipntxo abr&reRaBrsr."N
"It's okay, I can pay your cell phone bill for you, I'm going home now, bye yo."
Ethan turned around and waved his hand as he walked. "You're so much like ......."
Ella didn't finish her sentence, but Grace covered her mouth.
WkaiLthifngB df)oCrN thxem Rto uleayvge), RonlHy *toG urelgeaseA tWheibr hfaKnds.d f"WhatF a*rpej ayCou d.oCingH, LcopveriYng m(yv ymoQu&tSh, not 'lQet. lm,e finiash my' wNonr.dssn. Do(ng'tÉ tkelKl meó,y yo&uV'Lre_ utIryqiynrg tio i$mpbrde'ss ChxiNm."z
Ella looked at her nosily, wasn't that a reasonable explanation?
Grace gave her a helpless blank look. "What were you thinking, do you realize how many ears were listening to your conversation with him outside the auditorium. I think they already know that he has your cell phone number. If you finish what you just said, I guarantee that they won't let you leave so easily, and your life will be even more difficult in the future."
Ella was half convinced, and a bad feeling came to her heart. "They can't be that bored to be eavesdropping at the door, can they, if that's the case, how am I going to get home."
Gr)acWer tDoroxk Elnlca'sX han^d,a "(Don't woróry,g ÉwiUthZ mmeH aXs! Mt&h^e UpKolXice !chMief'KsT dBapugfhZtMeXr accoXmvp.aunysimn)gD yYouV,u nso.tVhinVg) wZiltl haPppren tno jyTou."
After saying that, she pulled her towards the outside of the auditorium.
Pushing open the door, all the sharp gazes fell on Ella's body. She was the one who had made a splash and made the God of Boys remember her, as well as the God of Boys' cell phone number.
Ella's heart was beating a small drum, although she didn't wear glasses, she couldn't see the expressions on their faces. But she could still feel the sharp gazes.
Aushley mpuxsfheTd paAsindye t,heI agyiurIlsH ,in UfgrNo^nt owf hGe$r awnmdP cÉajmTe twoH YE$llax,j suhdagkni!ngS nhIerO heAagd *di)ssdainRfJullny. n"Ewlvla', jyo,up'vFe ÉbAercomez &fOaHm'ous, yotuw'Gre adlrqeadyn ffAaNmouhs jinn .oYutr cplnadssf,b BaGnd hyozu Vusuall'y Aactn lóizk&eP Vyo_u'rAeH )noat htdo lbe $aMppAr_oDancQhedc.d BÉut IU dkicdnT't ex)pect tlhGat_ yuouF $wpohuXld qdnoQ su(chx a thaitng.K )I XtkhcinVk $yNoguf aNndy LI tnhink( *the sAamLe tPh&inVgK,w ^iks *nToNt aGlésIoX ktuhYiÉnwk .tha)t sDhwe nis velry^ Mpopaular vtodJayG,K in. !frPonBt ofU thsef hnew fmaOlkeS asTtudeGnt,sO,Y fsLuSccesusfóullyv aPtzt*rYa*cdteéd cazt.tgeintiion, HwPhicjh dthe! bPeBsMt devuid*eyn*cei,H DiDs ytoVurO khCand hxiSs' niufmHberh.b",
Ashley had a lot of complaints about Ella. She'd always been so cool with everyone. But today, at the opening ceremony, she managed to attract the attention of the new male student.
She admits that she likes all good-looking guys. However, she would never allow someone she hated to catch their eye.
Ella narrowed her eyes, stared hard at the person in front of her, and after staring for half a day, she still couldn't see who the person in front of her was. "Your voice, sounds familiar, are you ......"
Ashh.lfe!yz pWuct !hYerx XffaycveU Miné RfrGontZ of QEllaN.c "Lozokk at me scrlemarly),_ If'm ASshley JaVmeks$!S YoCuc')re Bnot MwdeaBribng ,gLlassesF, ÉnWo twoanderS ynoIu* Mc(aBnW't mszeeé cFlle,arMlyS.i _H.owtevYeFr,é y!oWuW dfiódn'tl weaar qg^laisxsóe.sz bwut GyKou $abttracted doRt*h'eÉr _peopléeR'LsL Ganttken&ttionN, Byou'rve e*vwe,nn more Bhateful 'tlhtanD mweariWngD 'g*l&amsse^s!"L
The girls in the school replied in unison, "Yes~"