I’m Really Not Trying to Be Chased by the Heroine as the Villainous Playboy! – Chapter 322

Chapter 28: The Second Refusal

The brown-haired girl sat gracefully opposite Roy after placing a plate filled with fruits and salad down, adjusting her long skirt with a twist of her waist.

She glanced over at Roy, tilted her head slightly, and smiled gently—elegant and reserved, yet exuding a mature charm.

They say beauty is like wine, but Leanna was more like rich coffee. While she might not shine as brightly as Charlotte or Nia, she had an alluring beauty that drew people in, making every gesture captivating.

However, Roy couldn’t help but sigh inwardly, showing no interest in admiration.

Those student council members were just a distraction for a feigned attack, and this girl was simply waiting to catch him! Plus, she waited until he sat down to make her move, cutting off any chance of retreat! Realizing he had been set up, Roy felt a wave of frustration.

“Sorry, but this seat is taken.”

“Ah, you mean your maid, Miss Alice, right? When she arrives, she can sit next to you.” Leanna paused, a teasing smile playing on her lips, “Of course, if you don’t mind, I could sit beside you instead.”

Roy looked around and realized there were no empty seats anymore, and this one just happened to have three open spots.

The dining hall wasn’t exactly packed at this hour.

Unless someone had arranged it intentionally.

For the student council president and the leader of the dark magic faction, reserving seats for a few subordinates wouldn’t be a challenge at all.

It seemed she was dead set on having lunch with him.

Considering this, Roy sighed in resignation, accepting the reality.

“Why go through all this trouble just to meet me, President?”

“Aw, Roy, do you lack confidence? Even I enjoy having charming and reliable juniors around.”

“If you have that kind of interest, I could recommend some friends. Besides, there are plenty of juniors who would want to get closer to you, President,” he retorted.

“I won’t deny that. Sadly, I’ve already set my sights on someone else.”

Leanna crossed her legs, sitting up a little straighter, showcasing her graceful curves even more.

“Roy, would you like to join the student council?”

Roy furrowed his brows slightly.

The student council was a decent organization, keeping one out of faction disputes while providing ample information and resources, perfectly aligning with Roy’s desire for a stable, low-profile life.

But it wasn’t a necessity for him.

With Charlotte’s Lionheart faction backing him, plus Alice and Nia by his side, he had no reasons to fear anyone at the Academy.

He was somewhat interested in the information and resources the student council provided, but they seemed less important compared to avoiding trouble.

Plus, a random olive branch thrown his way felt highly suspicious! Were they really that close?!

Once he joined the student council, he would be stepping into their territory, which felt way too passive. One sip of sleepy-time tea, and he could wake up minus a kidney!

Roy diplomatically refused: “I think my stance on the student council was pretty clear this morning.”

Leanna nodded slightly: “True, having the Lionheart Princess and the Elven Nightingale as your support means the student council isn’t very appealing.”

“However, everyone has their price.”

A flicker of mockery flashed in Leanna’s slightly hollow purple eyes: “Roy, you might not be interested in the student council, but your bloodline does need some external aid, right?”

“Perhaps I could offer a little help?”

With that, Leanna slowly extended a beautifully manicured hand toward him.

Her hand was stunning—long fingers, delicate palm, and the dark purple nails didn’t come off as gaudy, looking like treasures embedded with amethyst.

Just to reach that hand, many would probably flock to it.

However, Roy frowned, deep in thought, completely ignoring the beautiful offer in front of him.

Did she know about the False King’s blood?!

No, that wasn’t too surprising.

The existence of the False King’s blood wasn’t a secret among the higher-ups of the major factions.

Roy knew that the girl before him wasn’t as nondescript as the outside world believed.

Leanna trained under the dark magic faction. This faction didn’t belong to any of the seven color factions but held a legacy that rivaled them; it just kept a low profile due to historical reasons.

Mages were known for being well-versed in history and secrets, and as an heir to the dark magic faction, Leanna was undoubtedly among the best of her peers. Even knowing about the False King’s blood wasn’t unusual for her.

But did she genuinely have leads on the Certificate of Kingship? Or was this just bait to lure him in?

What did she really want from him?

Regardless, Roy had no intention of following her train of thought.

Under Leanna’s subtly teasing gaze, the young boy pulled himself out of his brief shock and remarked with some implication, “So, is that what it means to be a witch? You sure know a lot, President.”

Now it was Leanna’s turn to look slightly surprised, her eyes widening.

Everyone knew she was the student council president with a notable serpent bloodline, but few knew that the “witch” was also her secret wanted identity, as well as the heir to the dark magic faction.

Seeing her pause, Roy seized the moment and pressed on, “Maybe you do have the power and information I need, but I’d prefer if you didn’t trouble yourself with it.”

“Everyone has their price, but the things I want, I’ll get them by myself.”

Leanna maintained her smile, paused for a moment, and then let out a soft sigh: “It’s a pity we couldn’t reach a consensus.”

She raised her delicate hand to tuck a strand of hair behind her ear, her beautiful, long eyelashes crinkling slightly as if she were troubled.

Even that expression held an inexplicable charm.

But in the next moment, when she lifted her gaze again, the grace in her eyes slowly vanished.

Though she was smiling, there was a profound coldness emanating from her gaze.

“Roy, turning down a lady’s request time and again is quite rude, you know?”

“Even I can get angry with that kind of rejection.”

Roy’s heart sank, though he wasn’t surprised.

If anything, this was the witch he knew.

To get what she wanted, she would stop at nothing; that was Leanna’s style. The previous gentle and kind charade was merely surface-level.

Roy met her mysterious eyes and coldly replied, “Can I take that as a threat?”

Leanna met his gaze, pretending to ponder before maintaining the same cheerful tone: “That depends on your choices, Roy. If you insist, consider it a small reminder.”

As their eyes locked, a silence fell between them. Amidst the chatter in the bustling dining hall, the only sound was the faintest drop of a pin, the atmosphere thick as if they belonged to different worlds.

But just then, a splash of golden light burst in, shattering the silence.

“Master, I’m sorry I’m late; the teacher kept us a bit longer.”

As soon as Alice finished speaking, she caught sight of the brown-haired girl sitting opposite the young boy.

Her expression instantly sharpened, and she moved protectively to Roy’s side like a hound.

“Alice, it’s fine,” Roy raised his hand slightly, signaling her to calm down.

Only then did she retreat her hostility, yet kept her gaze fixated on Leanna.

Meanwhile, Leanna’s expression brightened again as she flashed a calm smile at Alice, as if nothing had happened moments ago.

“I won’t disturb you any longer, Roy.”

“But do think carefully about what I mentioned earlier, okay?”

With that, the brown-haired girl stood up, her long skirt floating slightly as she walked away leisurely.