Seeing how the situation was getting intense, Xavier tried to make peace yet again.


    “Alright, alright. I hereby announce that Renee and I are merely friends. There is nothing else going on


    between us. As for Stefan and Seraphina, they’re definitely like siblings and nothing else. Shirley and I


    aren’t exactly together yet. Therefore, everyone’s still single. We’re free to be romantically involved with


    anyone we like!


    “It’s rare for us to get together like this. Let’s just enjoy each other’spany and not cause a scene.


    That’s something only elementary school kids would do. If everyone’s on board, let’s bump fists and


    call it a day. Alright?” Xavier extended his fist after that.


    Seraphina was the first to respond by bumping her fist against his.


    If she still held a grudge against Renee now, she’d seem too calctive.


    That was why she decided to change her tactic.


    “Miss Everheart, since it’s a misunderstanding, I’ll apologize to you. I’m sorry for jumping to


    conclusions…


    “I’m actually real easy-going. I like making new friends too. Since you’re Xavier’s bestie, you’re also my


    friend!” Seraphina grinned cordially, giving off the impression of a down-to-earth kind of person.


    Renee raised her brows. She also extended his fist and bumped against theirs. “Sure. Friends are


    always wee. It’s my pleasure.”


    When it was Stefan’s turn, he uttered the word ‘boring’ before getting up and leaving.


    The three were left there looking at each other.


    “I think Stefan is having his period. His mood hasn’t been good these days,” Xavier said.


    Seraphina clenched her fists. “That’s rude of him. He deserves a beating.”


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    Renee shrugged nonchntly. “As expected.”


    Seraphina looked at Xavier. “You should chat with the others. Miss Everheart and I will roast the


    skewers. I’m sure we’ll be the best of friends!”


    “Sure. I hope you can be friends too. That way, well have more girls in our group.” Xavier patted


    Renee on the shoulder. “Don’t worry. Seraphine might seem scary, but she’s actually very easy to get


    along with. You two will get along just fine!”


    With that, Renee and Seraphina were the only ones left in the barbecue area.


    With nobody else around, Seraphina dropped her act. She ced a few skewers on the barbecue grill


    and turned to face Renee. “Since you left previously, why did youe back? Don’t you know your


    presence is annoying?”


    Renee wasn’t surprised by Seraphine’s sudden change in attitude at all. She looked at the burning coal


    and replied calmly, “Didn’t I already tell you?


    Xavier and I are best friends. I’m only staying because of him.”


    “Hmph! Stop pretending. You know this isn’t what I’m talking about!” Seraphina uttered angrily.


    Renee was stunned for a moment. She then understood what Seraphina meant.


    “That’s because there’s something in Beach City I can’t let go of. That’s why I came back,” Renee


    answered truthfully.


    “What is it? Stefan?” Seraphina’s re was like a sharp knife. “You were kicked out by Stefan four


    years ago. Do you really think you can reim your spot now? You should know better than anyone


    that you don’t deserve him!”


    “That aside, even if I can’t reim my spot, it won’t be yours for the taking either…” Renee said.


    “Shut up!” Seraphina was enraged by what Renee said.


    With a single push, Seraphina flipped the barbecue grill over, sending the white-hot charcoal tumbling


    all over them…