After Richard apologized to Max, despite how much the others protested, he left the academy with Alia on his side.
About his fan club, then Richard had no idea when and why this group ford when he hadn't done anything notable in the academy to gain himself so little fans. The most astonishing part was the fact that so of those mbers were from the second and third years.
Richard didn't approach them just yet and decided to talk about their activities tomorrow. Just like today, if they interfered in the future, it might beco a hindrance, so it was better to get rid of them when he could.
"The rate of female attraction has elevated after your return. Must be the mature aura you now possess." Alia comnted; her voice laced with slight frustration as she saw several students(female) glancing at him as they walked.
Richard's face has turned a little more chiseled after he spent months in Endless Hold. The remaining baby fat from his face completely disappeared and the new short hair he had gave him a serious and hot look. His body, just a little, has bulked up as well.
"Trust , I never seek attention. The mont I stepped into this academy, my second priority was to remain low-key." Richard spoke and ended his sentence with a sigh.
Alia raised a brow, "And what was the primary?"
Richard held her hand gently before whispering, "Spending ti with you."
A thin smile elevated her lips before she could even resist it.
How much she tried, she couldn't stay upset with him for long.
Not only their hands but also their arms were soon interlocked as they stepped out of the school building and approached the entrance of the academy when suddenly soone ran to stand before them.
"Rose?" Richard asked as he saw a dishevelled pink-haired girl standing before them while breathing unsteadily.
Her bountiful bust was going up and down with each breath, as she barely remained standing on her weak legs.
"What happened to your hair?" Alia asked, seeing the girl's face barely visible behind the curtains of pink.
Rose first cald her breathing rate as she responded, "S-Soone...asked for...my hair clip..."
Alia heaved a sigh before she stepped forward and stood behind the girl, taking her hair in her hold and arranging Rose's hair gently.
Rose purred in delight, feeling the fresh air finally hitting her face, and also with delight, there was slight shyness being seen like this.
"You two seem pretty close," Richard comnted.
"She sotis swings by the Council Office. Got to know her recently. The clumsy book lover." The last bit made Rose hide her face with her hair, only for Alia to slap her hand, and the girl instantly released her hair.
Richard chuckled seeing the two. Alia was like her elder sister, braiding her hair and chiding Rose for her behaviour.
"Then....what did you need, Rose?" Richard asked.
Rose suddenly seed to have rembered what she had co for as she hurriedly responded, "The President! She said we should study together for the competition."
Richard humd a bit as he cupped his chin. Indeed, it would be best to study together since, if Richard participates, he would be the replacent for Rose. Then the focus of his study session should be aligned with Rose's.
"Got it...if you are okay then wait for in the morning so we could get so hours of study in the morning before classes."
Alia suggested, "Rose can co over to the mansion if that's all right with you, Richard."
Richard raised his brows and Rose looked flustered.
"I don't have any problem but I don't think Rose will co with us."
Rose shyly spoke, "Y-Yes...it would be bad for to leave the academy."
Alia shrugged, "Up to you then. I just thought that since there are still two hours before curfew, you can co along. After all, Rose wakes up late, no?"
Rose was flustered even more as she nodded in assent, "I-I have a problem waking up early."
Richard heaved a sigh, "Then co with us? I will send soone to drop you back at the academy gate."
Rose slowly nodded, "Okay...sorry for the intrusion."
Richard smiled, "You aren't intruding. This is for the contest."
Soon after Alia neatly tied her hair in a bun, the trio left the Academy and headed toward his mansion situated not much far away.
"Welco ho, master." There, five maids awaited them, and all of them bowed in unison upon seeing Richard.
Richard nodded as he stepped inside and allowed Lilia to take off his blazer. While he was doing so, he asked, "When did she arrive?" His question was directed at Jasmine's presence in the mansion.
Lilia inford, "In the afternoon. She was restlessly trying to go into your room but I prohibited her."
Lilia's tone suggested how tired she was because of Jasmine's endless antics.
Richard was feeling bad for Lilia so he assured her, "I will talk to her, don't worry."
Lilia nodded, before she asked, "Will the young lady stay for dinner?"
Richard nodded before he asked, "Where is Bella?"
Lilia looked troubled, "She is on the...rooftop. She spends most of her ti there."
Richard heaved a sigh. He has sensed the growing distance between himself and Bella recently. After a few days, they spent the mansion back in Dukedom, after coming here, Bella has beco a little unusual. She mostly spends ti alone and only cos to et him during breakfast or on a walk.
Was she missing the old world—he wondered.
"I will talk to her after dinner," Richard told her before he returned to the duo who were already sitting in the reception.
Violet was standing nearby, ready to serve tea. Richard asked her, "Are you fine now? No dizziness right?"
A few days ago, Richard went berserk when he was attacked by that clone, and Violet got severely attacked by his flas. Although she was healed a week ago, she was told by Richard to rest as much as possible and slowly get back to her working schedule.
"I am fine now, Master. Thank you for your concern." Strangely, the frost around her hasn't reduced. She was stern and unreadable as ever.
"Tomorrow, I am taking her to the Academy. I have already talked to soone who can recruit her."
Richard was inford that Alia had talked to the chef of the Academy regarding Violet. If Violet can impress the chef, then she will get herself a job as a cook. If she could get so experience there, she can pursue the life of a chef in the future.
"Okay I will-"
"Master," Suddenly, Violet interjected, which was surely unusual.
Richard turned towards her and urged her to continue.
"I-I don't want to change my job, master."
Her words urged Richard to encourage her, "If you are worried about your parents, then you don't need to worry. I have already-"
"No, it's not like that!"
"Violet," Lilia warned the blue-haired, given she interrupted Richard twice now.
However, Richard gestured toward the brunette to not say anything here. It was very rare for Violet to show emotions, and Richard didn't want to restrict her words once again.
"Go on, tell what you want to do." He encouraged.
Violet, with her eyes drawn to the ground and fist clenched, spoke, "After I witnessed how much young master cares for ....respects ...I believe I can never be myself if I leave my job. I have a hobby of cooking new dishes, inventing them...bringing innovation. However, it's a fact that I only feel content while cooking when..."
Her tear-filled eyes lifted as she looked at Richard with a soft smile and uttered, "...when I am cooking for my master."
A brief pause followed before Violet added, "So please...let serve you, my lord. I can only feel the worth of my life while I am serving you."
The mansion was enshrouded in silence after that. It could be seen from Violette's deanour that she was determined to serve Richard. Her devotion towards him suddenly surfaced, and Richard couldn't think of a reason.
However, denying the girl what she desired would be heartless of him. This was no longer about the debt her parents took from the Scarlette family which the girl was trying to repay.
Violet genuinely wanted to show her usefulness by being on his side.
Richard heaved a sigh before he placed a hand on her head gently.
As Violet looked up, she heard him saying, "If you show that adorable smile once in a while, then surely I can let you serve as long as you desire."
Fighting the blush that threatened to bloom on her face, Violet nodded, "I will try my best, my lord."
Once seated with the other two, Alia couldn't help but complint, "Not only among students, you got yourself maids fawning over you as well."
Richard grinned, "Well, bla it on the irresistible charm that only I, Scarlette Richard, could possess."
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A/N:- Harem of a hundred girls!!
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