I’m Really Not Trying to Be Chased by the Heroine as the Villainous Playboy! – Chapter 391

Chapter 97: Silent Night

Extraordinary Beings were not easily drunk, especially after a simple bath that would have diluted even the slightest amount of alcohol.

However, a faint blush still lingered on Leanna’s cheeks as she gazed with dazed eyes into the young boy’s purple ones.

Even for her, sleeping next to a boy her age was bound to make her a bit nervous.

And he was the man she wanted.

Leanna propped herself up a bit and slowly reached out her hand toward the boy beside her.

At this moment, perhaps she could let herself be free with him.

Yet, recalling how he openly rejected her the night the auction ended, Leanna chose to withdraw her intrusive gesture and instead clutched Roy’s sleeve.

She had to uphold their agreement.

This was the closest distance that Roy had allowed.

Once upon a time, Leanna wanted nothing more than to snatch this boy away from other girls, to claim him as her own. She even fantasized about using force, allure, and even dirty tricks to imprison him and gradually train him to be completely hers.

Back then, she couldn’t even explain why she wanted Roy so badly; she just wanted him.

But now, compared to that filthy possessiveness, Leanna felt something warmer and gentler blossom in her heart, something she had never experienced before.

Perhaps it was the leisurely moments at the café that afternoon, or maybe the support and trust they shared as they fought side by side, or the moment he stood up for her amid cold stares, or even his affirming words when she was troubled.

Or maybe it was just now.

She didn’t want to soil the fluttering feeling that the boy had given her.

Even if it was just for this night, even if it was just for this instant, even if she couldn’t have him, she didn’t want him to hate her. Even if they couldn’t embrace, she wanted to experience this warmth.

Just as she had promised Roy, tonight, she wouldn’t do anything.

Leanna pressed her fingertip against her lips and gently blew him a kiss: “I’ve kept my promise, okay?”

Then, satisfied, she closed her eyes, raised the corners of her mouth, and snuggled closely against the boy, slowly drifting off to sleep under his warm scent.

The moonlight faded, and the night was eerily silent.

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The next day, Roy was awakened by a slight stirring.

The tightly drawn bed curtains let through only a sliver of pale light, but Roy could clearly see the graceful silhouette on the bed.

Leanna was already awake.

The hotel bathrobe she had worn last night was cast aside. Now, Leanna was back in her mermaid-style dress, sitting at the edge of the bed putting on stockings.

Her beautifully slender legs lifted slightly, glimmering softly under the faint morning light. With one hand, she spread the opening of the black stockings, sliding her delicate toes in, and then up, like a silky warm flow gliding up her toned calves and statuesque thighs until she reached a hidden spot beneath her dress, finally loosening her grip.

It was somewhat suggestive yet beautifully poetic, causing Roy to stare at the captivating curves wrapped in silky black fabric.

Only then did Leanna turn around, smiling lightly: “Good morning!”

“Was that nice?”

“Not bad.” Roy, feeling a little guilty, shut his eyes and casually changed the topic: “Up so early? You’re feeling fine?”

“Feeling great! Last night, the junior was really gentle; he didn’t hurt me at all.”

Roy couldn’t keep his composure and rolled his eyes dramatically: “Why are you saying such things first thing in the morning?”

Leanna blinked innocently: “I was just saying how caring you were last night when you helped me.”

She even took on a lecturing tone: “Junior, I think it’s not good to have so many risqué thoughts, you know?”

Roy almost choked.

He couldn’t believe that he was being schooled by Leanna, who always had a mouthful of wild words!

Just who was it that talked dirty every day?!

“Oh, can you pass me my clothes?”

Roy got up helplessly, grabbing the fabric beside him.

Then his expression turned dark.

“Why in the world is the black stocking you wore next to me?”

“Not sure~”

“I distinctly remember you putting that on the chair yesterday!”

“Maybe I accidentally placed it there just now.” Leanna revealed a playful smile, nonchalantly adding: “If you like it, you can keep it, Junior.”

“Not a chance.” Roy unceremoniously tossed the stocking back.

As if! He wouldn’t let a mere pair of black stockings sway him!

Besides, Leanna’s stockings were indeed high-end; the texture was really delicate.

Should he buy a few for Charlotte and the others when he got back…?

Meanwhile, Leanna, holding the stockings in her hands, showed no signs of being disheartened. In fact, she looked somewhat pleased.

Passing him the intimate garment, this morning actually had the flavor of a one-night stand.

Especially since she was a little reluctant to wear the stockings he had touched.

Of course, this rather perverse thought crossed her mind only fleetingly. She didn’t want to do anything that would lower her rating in front of Roy.

Before long, Leanna slipped into another pair of stockings, stood up, and lifted her skirt, firmly placing her dainty black-stocking-clad foot into her high heels.

“Are you leaving already?” Roy asked curiously.

He thought she would accompany him back to the Academy.

“Can’t help it; there’s a meeting at the academy that I must attend as the representative of the Dark Magic faction.” Leanna paused and her tone grew slightly heavy: “Recently, there have been major movements in the Mage Association, and I need to keep busy.”

Roy frowned at her words.

In the original work, the conflict between the Mage Association and the Purple Magic faction occurred much later, and the progress was different from what it was now.

But one thing was certain: the clash would be an unavoidable bloodbath.

And Leanna, eager to reclaim the Purple Magic faction and save her mother, would undoubtedly be at the forefront of this battle. After all, this was her long-awaited chance for revenge against her enemies.

Especially since the higher-ups of the Mage Association were not benevolent; if she didn’t take action, they might do something terrible to her mother. If they treated her like a minion of Dia Cassandra, that was something Leanna would never accept.

Roy never thought Leanna’s choices were wrong; if he were in her shoes, he would do the same if given the chance to avenge a loved one.

However, the haunting image of the girl falling alone into the abyss that he witnessed once set his heart on edge.

In the original story, Leanna’s bad ending seemed to involve something really tragic during this conflict, leading to a huge mental toll, resulting in her being consumed by her demonic bloodline and descending into darkness.

That was strange.

Logically, even though the losses for the Mage Association would be significant, they should still have defeated the Purple Magic faction in the end…

“I’m leaving; don’t miss me too much.”

“Senior!”

“Hmm?”

As Leanna was about to leave, Roy instinctively called out to her but didn’t know what else to say.

It wasn’t like he could just tell her to be strong and not go crazy…

After pondering for a while, he finally murmured, “Be careful.”

“Are you worried about me?”

“After you exhausted me all night, you owe me one!”

After a brief silence, Leanna smiled faintly: “Then next time, I’ll come and keep you company for a night.”

The boy nearly fell out of bed, unable to help but retort: “No way! Just buying me coffee is enough!”

Leanna chuckled before turning to leave.

It wasn’t until she was out of the young boy’s sight that her smile turned somewhat bittersweet.