Mr. Fairchild's Rose: She is Wild and Proud-Chapter 154: Maeve Lane’s Answer

But a blooming rose was placed in my hand.

Maeve Lane looked resigned, "I’ve always thought of you as a friend, but you put in so much effort. I can’t embarrass you in front of everyone."

She withdrew her hand and looked up, "I’m returning it. I initially thought I could accept it, but it seems I can’t."

Maeve didn’t care about the rumors at Aurelia University. As long as they didn’t reach her, she didn’t have time to hold grudges, but Henry Hughes had a much better reputation than her.

If she rejected him, his share of those rumors would increase.

So initially, she planned to accept it first, then find a chance to explain things to Henry Hughes.

But Julian Fairchild showed up.

He disrupted her plan. If she accepted it under these circumstances,

the meaning would be entirely different.

Julian Fairchild’s previously dim eyes suddenly brightened at Maeve Lane’s words.

He looked at Maeve with burning eyes and asked in an inquiring tone, "Just now, you..."

"I should have... explained it clearly," Maeve turned away. She hadn’t expected Henry Hughes, whom she regarded as a friend, wanted to be her boyfriend.

Henry Hughes deflated instantly.

She neither looked at him nor at Julian Fairchild, instead yawning and stretching nonchalantly, her slender fingers covering her indifferent lips, "Alright, since there’s nothing else, I’ll be going now."

After speaking, Maeve truly maintained her composure as she walked out of the indoor basketball court step by step, her back exuding a relaxed yet aloof coolness.

No one expected this to be the final outcome of the confession episode.

"Maeve actually rejected Julian Fairchild and Henry Hughes... so decisively, without a hint of reluctance. I thought it was exaggerated before, but this girl is truly heartless. How could she be so ruthless..."

"Exactly, I was just heartbroken looking at Julian Fairchild’s expression, let alone Maeve being the lead. Do you think she really has no heart?"

"She has no heart. Poor Julian, why did he fall for her..."

"Haven’t you learned the lesson yet, sisters! Don’t speak badly of Maeve behind her back. Julian’s feelings are a once-in-a-lifetime thing; if Maeve doesn’t accept him because of these rumors and pressure, I’d really cry to death!"

"I was just venting, I swear I won’t do it anymore. I just realized, except for being a bit aloof, Maeve and Julian actually match well! Appearance, grades, everything... How did I not see it before that Maeve is such an outstanding person..."

"Still calling her Maeve? Just change her name to ’sister-in-law’ already! Looks like our Julian is destined to fall for her." 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

The people Henry Hughes called for support felt embarrassed. The leading lady had left, and now they didn’t know what to do with the bouquet of roses in their hands.

The situation was mostly awkward.

Julian Fairchild was their president.

Henry Hughes was their vice president.

Both of them fell for Maeve Lane, so who should they cheer for...

Henry Hughes snapped out of his defeated mood, "Distribute these roses among yourselves."

"She doesn’t want them, so they’re meaningless now."

Julian Fairchild gave Henry Hughes a condescending glance and walked forward without an ounce of emotion.

As Julian passed by, Henry called out to him, "Julian Fairchild."

Julian halted, his voice cold as frost, "What?"

"You broke our agreement today." Henry squinted, "Are you saying you want to nullify it?"

The man stuffed his hands in his pockets, looking nonchalant, and upon hearing this, a smirk formed on his lips, carrying a hint of roguishness, "Our agreement was that you could pursue her for a week, but it didn’t say—"

"I can’t pursue her at the same time."