The Girl They Ignored Returned as the Woman Seven Men Would Die For novel Chapter 36

The West Gate of Hudson University.

A sleek silver Porsche 911 idled near the campus entrance, drawing curious glances from passing students.

Seraphina stood by the car, dressed in a form-fitting white maxi dress, her silky black hair cascading over her shoulders.

With her bright, doe-like eyes and innocent allure, she looked like a delicate, untouchable flower.

She gazed toward the campus gates, her bandaged ankle hovering slightly above the ground, making her look endearingly helpless.

"Why didn't you wait in the car?"

Standing behind her, the suave and refined James Sterling pulled a Burberry shawl from the passenger seat and gently draped it over her shoulders.

Seraphina basked in the envious stares from the passing students.

She pulled the shawl tighter, tilting her head to give him a sweet, flawless smile. "I wanted Mika to spot me right away."

James looked down at her, her delicate face reflecting in his dark eyes. A soft, indulgent warmth filled his gaze.

"You seem to be closer to Mika than you are to me."

"Are you jealous?" Seraphina teased, a playful glint in her eyes.

"Don't worry! You hold a completely different place in my heart. We grew up in the orphanage together. You're the one I rely on the most~"

A gentle smile touched James's lips at her words.

"One of my recent clients is a famous director. Once your ankle heals, I'll introduce you. You can start out with some minor roles to get a feel for acting."

"Really? You're always the best to me!" Seraphina threw herself into his arms, keeping the hug perfectly calculated and brief.

"When I become a massive star, you'll be my exclusive lawyer. We'll meet at the very top~"

James wrapped his arms around the sweet, bubbly girl, a flicker of deep longing flashing in his eyes.

She firmly believed that her ultimate choice should be a man who stood above all others.

James was indeed brilliant now. Raking in millions in legal fees, he had certainly bought his way into high society.

But at the end of the day, he was just a servant to the true elites.

She wanted to snag a master of the universe—a man who could toss around millions like spare change.

Pulling back from his embrace, Seraphina turned and spotted Mika slowly making her way toward them. Her eyes lit up.

"Mika!"

As Mika limped closer, Seraphina happily bounced over, throwing her arms affectionately around Mika's waist.

"You're finally here! I haven't seen you all night. Did you miss me?"