No Escape from Love novel Chapter 95

I stared intently at Lucas, trying vehemently to figure out which was his true side.

Under my obvious scrutiny, he suddenly hid his usual confidence and pouted at me. "Serena, do I come across as… rather intimidating?"

"Why do you say so?" I was surprised by his question.

He scratched his hair like a bashful young man. "Well, I just thought you might think I'm two-faced."

Having seen him bullied and also seen him struggling in life, I had nothing but respect for him. Chuckling, I reassured him, "Not at all! I think you're brave."

I made the remark earnestly, but he asked me in disbelief, "Is that true? Is that what you really think? Serena, your opinion matters a lot to me."

His enthusiasm confused me. "Why so?"

"That's because…" He flashed me a shy grin. "...you're my best friend."

Touched, I nodded in seriousness. "Every word I said was true."

"So, if I fail to… take power, will you look down on me?"

I shook my head firmly. "Of course not. You've been through a lot. Failure or success, we'll still be friends. Just stay safe."

"Sure." He nodded furiously. "The Schneiders are the most appalling people I've met. They're hypocritical and untrustworthy. If I have the chance, I'll certainly crush them."

He spat out those words as though he had recounted some bad memories.