Billionaire's Hidden Princess by Alegna Ciee (most popular novels txt) 📖

Chapter Eleven: The Desire to Know More

Never did Leticia imagine going to school while riding on a sumptuous car driven by her handsome boyfriend - a Mercedes-benz luxury at that. 

She almost stumbled backward in astonishment the moment Livius led her to the vehicle he used to take her home last night. He also parked it in front of her apartment, grabbing all the passerbys' attention and piquing her neighbors' curiosity.

Due to the swarms of onlookers that kept throwing glances at their way that time, Leticia didn't hesitate to enter the car as soon as he opened the door for her. She'd willingly shove her nonplus aside just to escape that amount of attention.

"H-Hey, Livi..." she finally started after a moment of silence inside the car.

"Yeah?" he replied as he drove, glancing at her before focusing on the road again.

"You are... actually rich the whole time?"

"I never mentioned the opposite before, though."

"W-Why were you wearing cheap and old clothes, then?"

"Hmmm... Because they're comfortable?"

Being the nonjudgmental fashion designer that she is, Leticia only blinks in surprise before nodding her head in understanding. She knows better than judging a person by their tastes in clothes, after all.

After half an hour of driving, they finally reached their destination. Livius pulled up in front of the school's gates, unknowingly gathering attention from the people outside.

"Thank you for the ride, Livi. Sorry to bother you again," Leticia chimed in again with a grateful smile before readying herself to step out.

That's until Livius suddenly grabs her arm and pulls her closer, taking her aback. His hand then envelops her cheek and drags her in for a goodbye kiss, slowly savoring her lips as if it's their first time over again.

"Good luck at school, Eya," he bid with a playful smirk after letting go.

"Geez, Livi...! Don't surprise me like that," she blurted out in embarrassment, blushing all the while.

"Oh? But I'm a guy full of surprises~"

"Indeed, you are. Just don't give me a heart attack in the future."

"No promises."

Leticia only giggles at this while Livius returns a fond grin. She eventually bids her farewell right after and proceeds to step out of the car.

But then, just when she's about to close the door and turn around to leave, she goes back inside all of the sudden.

"What's wrong, Eya?" he asked in bafflement, blinking at the appalled look on her face.

"T-There are lots of people staring at my direction. M-Maybe because you parked the car in front of everybody... C-Can you please drop me off to another spot?" she muttered a bit tremulously while slightly shivering.

Livius only lets out a mirthful fit of chuckles at this, amused by how adorable she could be sometimes. Leticia just really looks like a shaken bunny who got cornered by a pack of wolves, and all because there's a crowd staring at her.

"Okay then, Eya. Your wish is my command. I'd gladly take you anywhere you want..." he trailed off after his moment of mirth before narrowing his eyes at her seductively.

"And to be honest, I'd be more than glad to take you with me instead."

For the nth time that day, Leticia feels her cheeks burn up. At this rate, people might mistake that she has a fever if her face keeps turning crimson red like this.

Much to her relief, though, Livius ends up dropping her to one of the back entrances of the university - one that's only being used by the faculty staff. As for how he managed to get in, she has no idea.

For the rest of that day, Leticia had a difficult time focusing in class. The cascading chain of events yesterday as well as the image of her boyfriend just keep filling her head.

But even then, she still performed well just like any other day. Fashion designing gets her mind diverted most of the time, and now that she gains a new inspiration to look up to, she's even more motivated to do better in her studies.

Then, eventually, lunch period came.

"He's just playing around with you, Eya..."

At that, Leticia finds herself freezing on her seat, eyes widening in flummox the moment Vanessa dropped those words. They're now walking side by side at the hallway - on their way to eat lunch together in the same cafe they frequent. 

Seeing the brunette's appalled reaction to her insensitive remark, she jolts in surprise and starts gushing about in a haste.

"Maybe, okay?! Just maybe! I mean, you did tell me that you don't know his full name nor anything about him for that matter - just that facts that he's super handsome and rich. It's just so rare and somewhat odd, especially since he confessed out of nowhere despite knowing each other for less than a week... But again, these are all just my opinions, Eya! I also still haven't seen him for myself so I couldn't be sure!" Vanessa rambled in an attempt to explain her claim.

Leticia knows that Livius is a kind-hearted person who wouldn't use anyone for his own selfish gains. He's also understanding and considerate - perhaps, the very epitome of perfection.

But even then, she can't help but think that her friend has a point. She doesn't know anything about this mysterious boyfriend of hers. He can be quite reticent and reserved at times, which she often notices whenever he's the topic of their conversation. 

"Why don't you call him now, Eya?" Vanessa chimed in again, much to her surprise.

"H-Huh?"

"Call your boyfriend now and ask him anything. If he willingly gives you enough time to gush about in the phone no matter how busy he is, then he must care for you a lot."

"B-But I already bothered him enough today-"

"It's a test of love, dear~ You should be sure of this commitment as soon as possible. You have to strike when the iron's still hot!"

After a while of insisting, Leticia eventually ends up following her friend's suggestion. She really can't deny that she's curious and interested as well. 

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