"Hi, I'm Zemira Lustre. Nice to meet you," she said, smiling.
Zemira? Wait… we share the same name? She had black hair, red eyes, pale white skin, and she was taller than me. She looked… kind enough.
But black hair and red eyes? That was villainess territory. She fixed her gaze on me, and I froze. My eyes darted to Xerxes, who was silently watching.
"Charlotte Hilaria, stand up and meet your seatmate," said Sir coldly.
I frowned. Xerxes didn't move. He just stared. Still angry at me… because I left him alone when he was sick?
"U-umm, Charlotte? Sir is calling you," someone prompted.
I exhaled and reluctantly stood.
"Hello, Zemira Lustre. I'm Charlotte Hilaria, your seatmate," I said, forcing a polite smile.
"Please take care of me, Charlotte," Zemira said, her smile just a little too sweet.
