BLACK and WHITE

Chapter seven : Bumping into the heroine

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Monday morning arrived, and Blue entered Leo's room to perform his butler duties. He helped Leo dress and prepare for his first day back at Argentum Academy after a prolonged absence due to his illness.

Argentum Academy is a prestigious school for the elite, known for its rigorous academic programs and highly competitive atmosphere. The academy is divided into four houses, each representing a different metal: Aurum, Argentum, Cuprum, and Ferrum. Students are sorted into houses based on their talents and personalities, and the houses compete throughout the year to earn points and prestige.

As Leo arrived at the academy, he was met with a mixture of reactions from the other students. Some gazed at him in awe, whispering to each other about his reputation as a genius and a tyrant. Others cast nervous glances his way, fearful of his sharp tongue and quick wit. But no one dared to approach him, intimidated by the aura of power and intelligence that surrounded him like an impenetrable shield.

Leo's eyes scanned the crowd, his gaze piercing and confident. He knew he was the center of attention.

Leonardo walked through the grand halls of Argentum Academy, his footsteps echoing off the marble floors. He had never been enthusiastic about attending this prestigious noble academy, but his father, the Duke, had insisted. And now, as he navigated the crowded corridors, he couldn't help but feel like a fish out of water.

Every class he attended seemed to be the same ones as the heroine, Sophia Rosewood. And to make matters worse, he found himself struggling to stay awake during lectures on subjects he couldn't care less about. History, literature, etiquette... when would he ever need these skills in his life??!..

Forget it... Just go to the principal's office and request for change of class..

Leo walked through the hallways, his expressionless face a mask that hid his turbulent thoughts. But then his thoughts were interrupted by a sudden collision.

He had promised himself that he would change the course of events, that he would not let history repeat itself. And yet, here he was, face to face with the heroine, the same girl he had bullied mercilessly in his past life.

Sophia Rosewood, the heroine, had accidentally bumped into him, her books and papers scattering across the floor. The hallway fell silent, with students whispering and pitying Sophia, knowing Leonardo's reputation as a tyrant.

Sophia apologized profusely, her eyes wide with fear, as she scrambled to gather her belongings. Leonardo's initial instinct was to lash out, to assert his dominance. But then he remembered his plans earlier and just decided to brush it off.

"It's fine, Sophia," he said, his tone nonchalant . "No need to apologize."

The hallway erupted into shocked murmurs, with students exchanging disbelieving glances. Sophia's eyes widened further, her face pale with surprise.

The onlookers were shocked. They had expected Leo to lash out, to unleash his famous temper on the heroine. But instead, he had walked away, leaving the heroine looking confused and a little hurt.

Meanwhile, a figure watched from across the hall, his eyes fixed intently on Leonardo. Ryker Giovanni, the male protagonist, had been waiting for the perfect moment to intervene, to defend Sophia from Leonardo's wrath. But now, he was left stunned, his expectations shattered.