Lucian pretended to ponder only to reject her: " I don't think it's the right time for you to resume your studies." he said, oblivious to how bad he sounded right now.
Ariana's eyes narrowed and she sharply stared at Lucian, " Do you want me to fail in my semesters?" she asked.
"No, you will not perform poorly on your exams because I will be your tutor from now on." Ariana's brows thinned and her lips parted in disbelief.
"So you want to trap me in the house?" She said, finding it unbelievable how easy he sounded.
"Hm-hn"
Clenching her jaw, Ariana forced a smile and declined," But I want to attend my classes. I can't forever stay here. I will go crazy."
Yes, she was the one who told them that she did not want Mason to pursue her, but she never requested that he keep her alone in the estate.
"You know I can not let him get you," Lucian said, drawing her near as soon as he heard her words, and his eyes darkened.
