章 95: black rose

Lucian sat in a cozy corner of a bustling restaurant, nursing his coffee as Garry and Jimmy sat across from him. The table was a mess of coffee mugs, napkins, and untouched pastries, but the lively chatter of the surrounding crowd barely registered to him.

Jimmy stirred his coffee lazily, a smug grin plastered across his face. "So, you skipped college again today, huh?" he asked, his tone dripping with mock curiosity.

Lucian glanced up, his face impassive. "Why the hell are you grinning like that? It's unnerving," he muttered, narrowing his eyes at Jimmy.

Garry chuckled from the other side, leaning back in his chair. "Oh, come on, Lucy. Jimmy's just trying to figure out how your always go to college then return before even attending any lecture. is it about Avey again... whatever this is."

Lucian's eyes flashed, and he leaned forward, jabbing a finger at Garry. "First of all, don't say her name imm not in the mood. And second, shut up before I"