Chapter 736: Date with an Emerald Flower II

Selena and Ezra turned around, already knowing who it was.

"Amazing seeing you here, Sasha."

Selena said lightly with a composed smile.

She looked at Sasha, who was dressed in a romantic and beautiful looking gown.

Her outfit suited her well, and it was clear that she would attract quite a few eyes from the people around them.

A clear fact that she was a Flower of the Kingdom.

Sasha Burnwick was someone who could easily draw attention wherever she went.

Her appearance, combined with her status, made her presence difficult to overlook.

"Hey, Ezra."

Veda waved at Ezra, looking slightly awkward.

"Good morning, Young Lord."

Ezra greeted Veda back calmly.

Then he turned his attention towards the young lady standing beside him.

"Good morning, Lady Sasha Burnwick."

He greeted the Lady of Burnwick.

"Ezra Ashenlocke?"

Sasha leaned back slightly, her expression changing with surprise.

She had not expected to run into him here.

Her eyes moved briefly between Ezra and Selena before she began walking towards them.

She lifted the edge of her gown slightly to keep it from getting in her way as she approached Selena.

"Does Vera know about this?"

She whispered, asking Selena curiously.

"She knows about this, and why would that even matter?"

Selena replied calmly.

Sasha narrowed her eyes on Selena.

Selena looked back at her with the same composed expression.

Her face remained graceful, and she gave no obvious sign that the question had affected her.

However, in her mind, she understood exactly what Sasha was implying.

I’m nervous, you know, Sasha.

I have been wondering if something crazy would happen to me now that I’m on this date with Ezra.

I know I have to sleep with one eye open, because that c...

Vera can be scary sometimes.

Ahhh.

She screamed internally.

Yet, none of that showed on her face.

Her expression remained composed and graceful, almost as if the conversation had been nothing more than an ordinary greeting.

Sasha continued looking at her for a moment.

Then...

"Haha... haha... Haha..."

She laughed lightly.

At first, it sounded like an ordinary laugh, but it gradually turned into one of amusement.

"This is quite interesting."

She muttered to herself.

Her gaze shifted towards where Ezra was standing.

He was now talking with Veda, who had begun laughing lightly during their conversation.

Sasha watched them for a moment.

"Hehe, I might even get to see a jealous Vera."

She said, turning back towards Selena.

A faint smirk crept onto her lips.

Selena looked at her with suspicion.

She had a feeling Sasha was already imagining something troublesome.

"So, you and the Young Lord of Ash are on a date, huh?"

Selena said calmly, looking at Veda.

"Eh?"

Sasha snapped out of her scheming thoughts.

For a moment, she seemed to have forgotten that Selena was still standing in front of her.

"Well, he begged me to go on a date with him, and being the lady I am, I let him."

She replied, placing her right hand over her mouth as she cleared her throat faintly.

Her words came with a hint of pride, as though she were describing a perfectly reasonable decision.

"That is so lovely. So, I’m guessing you two will soon become sweethearts?"

Selena asked directly.

Sasha’s expression changed slightly.

"I don’t want to hear any questions from you, who might not even get the man you have a crush on."

Sasha said, faintly embarrassed.

"Excuse me?"

Selena replied, looking slightly offended.

"You heard me."

Sasha replied without taking back her words.

She did not seem interested in continuing the exchange.

Instead, she turned around, walked towards Veda, took his hand, and began dragging him along so they could buy ice cream.

"Bye, guys."

Veda waved goodbye while allowing himself to be dragged away by Sasha.

He did not seem particularly bothered by it.

Selena watched the two leave.

"That girl, how could she?"

She said to herself, looking in Sasha’s direction.

Her expression remained composed, but there was a trace of annoyance in her reaction.

Sasha had managed to say what she wanted and leave before Selena could properly respond.

"Here."

Ezra handed Selena the Lemon-Milky ice cream she had ordered.

He was also holding his own cup.

"Thank you."

Selena replied, looking at Ezra.

Her expression returned fully to its composed and elegant state as she collected the ice cream from him.

The two then walked towards one of the seating sections.

Several tables and chairs had been arranged beneath large umbrellas, providing shade for visitors who wanted to rest while enjoying their snacks.

Some students were already seated there, eating and talking with their companions.

Ezra and Selena found an available table and sat down.

Selena placed her belongings beside her before opening the casing of her ice cream.

She picked up the small wooden spoon resting on top and scooped a little of the Lemon-Milky flavour.

Then she placed it in her mouth.

"Mm."

She covered her mouth with her other hand.

The sour sweetness of the ice cream hit just right.

Her lips curved into a warm smile as she enjoyed the taste.

She took another small spoonful, allowing herself to savour it before looking down at the cup again.

Ezra, on the other hand, had already begun eating his own ice cream.

He did not pay much attention to the people sitting around them.

After taking another spoonful, he placed the small wooden spoon on top of his ice cream.

"Let’s use this time to discuss the contract and the music genre of the Orchestra Funk House."

Ezra said.

His attention had shifted towards the matter they needed to discuss.

Selena looked at him.

She had been enjoying her ice cream, but his words reminded her of the main reason they had arranged to meet in the first place.

"Shouldn’t we do that in the Pavilion since it has a cover?"

Selena suggested.

She glanced towards the direction of the pavilions.

They had been designed for private discussions, so it would make sense to handle the contract there.

"That will be for showing you the contract I prepared. I just want us to talk about it."

Ezra replied calmly.

He rested his elbow on the table and placed his chin on his joined hands.

His posture was relaxed.

There was no particular urgency in his expression.

He simply wanted to discuss the contract and the music genre they had in mind before showing her the prepared document.

"Okay."

Selena replied lightly.

She returned her attention to her ice cream.

A few tables away from Selena and Ezra...

"Who does that Ashenlocke brat think he is, getting close to my cute little sister?"

Trevor Galehart said with an annoyed expression.

He was seated at another table, wearing black shades, a long cream coat, and a cream hat to hide his identity.

His appearance was rather conspicuous for someone who was supposed to be keeping a low profile.

The hat covered part of his face, while the black shades concealed his eyes.

However, his choice of clothing did little to make him blend into the surroundings.

"Cover your face, you idiot."

Matilda Burnwick said.

She glanced towards where Sasha and Veda were standing earlier.

Unlike Trevor, she had taken a menu and was using it to cover her face.

Only a small part of her face could be seen above it.

"But why would Selena go on a date with that Ashenlocke?"

Trevor said, sounding almost heartbroken.

His attention remained fixed on Ezra and Selena.

He seemed unable to accept what he was witnessing.

Matilda glanced at him before taking another spoonful of her ice cream.

"I’m more amused by the fact that my little sister and your little sister are going on a date at the same time."

Matilda said calmly.

She did not seem nearly as troubled by the situation as Trevor.

In fact, she appeared to find the whole arrangement rather interesting.

She placed her spoon down and adjusted the menu she was holding.

"But they look cute together, though."

Matilda added.

She had a small mirror placed on the menu, allowing her to spy on Ezra and Selena without having to expose her face.

The mirror reflected the two sitting at their table.

She adjusted its angle slightly, keeping them within view.

"Cute?"

Trevor repeated, finding the idea completely absurd.

His expression tightened.

"He doesn’t deserve my sister, and you know what... I’ve had enough. I’m going to give him a piece of my mind."

He said, unable to stop himself from taking action.

His body shifted forward as he prepared to stand.

However...

"Sit down, fool."

A familiar voice came from behind him.

A hand landed on Trevor’s head and pushed him back into his seat.

The movement was firm enough to stop him from getting up.

"Senior Susannah?"

Matilda looked up at the person standing behind Trevor.

Her expression showed slight shock.

She had not expected Susannah to be there.

"Let go of my head, idiot! Our little sister is getting with a man, and you’re stopping me!"

Trevor complained.

He raised his hand and tried to push Susannah’s hand away from his head.

"And?"

Susannah replied.

Her expression remained serious.

"You are not going to spoil my sightseeing time because of your sister-complex attitude."

She continued.

The look in her eyes made her meaning clear.

Trevor could tell that if he tried anything, she was going to murder him.

He paused.

"Tsk."

He folded his arms and leaned back in his seat, looking annoyed.

However, he did not try to stand again.

He knew better than to mess with her.

Susannah finally released his head.

She looked at the two seated before her, then gave a pleased smile.

"Now, ladies and gentleman, let’s all continue our sightseeing in peace."

She said.

Matilda looked at her awkwardly.

Susannah had settled behind them, looking rather pleased with herself.

Matilda’s eyes moved briefly between her and Trevor.

The situation had become a little uncomfortable, especially with Trevor sitting there in silence after being forced back into his seat.

Still, she returned her attention to the mirror.

Once Ezra and Selena had rested for a while after finishing their ice cream, they left the seating area and headed towards the Game Center.

The place was filled with students enjoying the different games available.

Some stood around watching others play, while several groups had gathered around the machines and activity areas.

There were also students waiting for their turns, talking among themselves as they watched the ongoing games.

The sounds of the different machines mixed with the voices of the visitors.

Selena looked around.

There were quite a few games she wanted to try.

One of them was a Ball Dance Step Game.

She made Ezra play it with her.

The game attracted the attention of several students in the Game Center.

The two stood on the game platforms as the music began.

Selena took her position, ready to follow the steps displayed by the game.

Ezra stood beside her.

As the game started, the two began following the movements.

Selena seemed to enjoy the activity, keeping her attention on the steps and the rhythm.

Ezra followed along with his usual plain expression.

Their participation soon caught the eyes of the students nearby.

Some stopped playing their own games for a moment to watch.

Others turned towards the platforms after noticing the growing attention around them.

The two eventually moved on to another activity.

This time, they played a musical game.

It became another eye-catcher for the crowd.

The music and the movements involved in the game drew the attention of more students.

Some of them could not help taking out their devices to record the two playing.

A few students watched from nearby, while others raised their devices to get a better view.

Ezra and Selena continued playing.

They also tried a game that required them to use Alchemy Levitation.

The activity involved controlling objects through levitation, adding another challenge to their time at the Game Center.

They continued moving from one game to another, trying the different activities available.

At the end of the date...

The two moved into the Pavilion for the last part of their date.