My older sister is a villainous rich girl.

Ascletis was determined to make some changes.

Although she still doesn't understand what Wayne Wincher meant by "cuteness".

But she thought that as long as she could become a completely different person from herself, she could leave a "deep and surprising impression" on His Highness, just as he said.

As a result, she became gentler, spoke more approachably, and her style of dress completely shifted towards a simple and elegant look.

When her followers tried to curry favor with her, she simply told them, "Don't disturb my studies," and turned them all away.

She felt herself getting better, and after focusing on her studies, she even had fewer random thoughts.

"Lord Kareem seems to be acting strange lately..." You'll occasionally hear people say that.

She simply laughed it off.

Beware, Your Highness! My feelings—

Back in the classroom, she saw Prince Richard talking to Wayne Winchester again.

The prince and he seemed to get along particularly well, often seen chatting and laughing together. Given this, it seems that since Wayne Winchester was able to gain the prince's friendship, his opinions must indeed have some merit.

She passed by Wayne's seat and overheard their conversation.

……

"I heard that Chris has recently become interested in theatrical writing and has forcibly dragged Pokran to the Duke's mansion to be a guest lecturer?" the prince said with great interest.

This is big news in the capital.

It was clear that the prince was in a very good mood, and the gloom of the past few days had been swept away.

Wayne nodded helplessly: "Yeah... she's always acting on a whim. Maybe after some time, once her interest wears off, Pokran will be free."

"That's not good. I heard that even when Pokran goes to work at the theater troupe, he's being closely watched by people sent by Chris."

Although his words expressed dissatisfaction, the prince's expression clearly showed that he was very happy.

The brilliance of this matter lies in the fact that Chris perfectly avoided the problem by using her own name.

The church was not unaware of the king's dissatisfaction with his excessive power, but since the two sides had not yet broken off relations, they pretended not to know and instead pointed their blades at Pokran.

The same applies to the Duke of Winchester.

The Duke's most beloved and only daughter values ​​Pokran so highly; who can be sure that Elliot himself wasn't behind it? As a result, the attacks on Pokran within the palace have decreased considerably.

However, the Church couldn't simply push Duke Winchester, a highly influential figure in the army, to the opposite side. After all, Chris was just a spoiled little girl who had caused many outrageous incidents.

Compared to a worse outcome, maintaining the current bad situation becomes acceptable.

Politics is indeed an art of compromise.

Prince Richard, already aware of Gavin's role in the matter, assumed it was Duke Winchester's response and became much more friendly towards Wayne.

He thought that after some time, he would recommend Pokran to the king in his own name.

After gaining the king's favor, Pokran's personal restrictions were naturally lifted. Having witnessed the capriciousness of a noblewoman like Chris, he would be even more grateful for the royal family's promotion.

Wayne was chatting happily with the prince when he suddenly felt a chill on the back of his neck and turned around to look.

Golly Edgeworth was staring at him with a gloomy expression.

"Wayne, I have something to say to you." Ge Li said this and dragged Wayne out of the classroom in no time.

"Huh?" The prince stared blankly at the sudden turn of events.

Wayne was dragged by her to a secluded corner, where Ge Li angrily questioned him, "Was that 'trick' you mentioned before just a lie?!"

"What good would it do me to lie to you?" Wayne pouted and rubbed his arm, which was a little sore from being pulled.

"Then why hasn't Your Highness noticed the change in me?" she asked, a hint of grievance in her voice. "I'm not the same as before."

Every time I passed by Prince Richard, I hoped he would stop me and say something like, "Geli has grown up so much" or "Geli looks beautiful today."

But it never has.

The prince doesn't even see me; he only sees...

"hehe."

Wayne replied emotionlessly, "This is the truest emotion! If the other person doesn't accept your feelings, no matter how much you do, in the end you can only move yourself."

Ge Li's expression darkened.

Is it really?

No matter how much I do, will His Highness not even glance at me?

I'm so outstanding—good-looking, from a privileged family, and academically excellent. In every aspect, from personality to temperament, I'm a thousand times, ten thousand times better than that monkey Chris Wincher…

Why is His Highness's attention only on Chris? He's always concerned about and talking about Chris... Even though she's the most outstanding young lady in this academy, the one most worthy of the prince!

"Uh, actually what I wanted to say was that unrequited love requires self-awareness. No one will automatically like you just because you like them..."

"Wayne?"

Chris appeared from the other side of the stairs, holding a stack of papers in her hand. To her surprise, she saw Gole holding onto Wayne tightly, looking rather unwell.

She frowned, strode over, brushed Ge Li's hand away, and said, word by word:

"Gory Edgeworth, I warn you to stay away from my dear brother."

Even if he likes you, that's no reason for you to bully him!

???

Wayne weakly raised his right hand and said, "Although I don't know why this misunderstanding occurred, I swear I absolutely do not like her."

Ge Li instantly flew into a rage, shouting, "I don't need anyone's approval!"

Even Wayne was taken aback by this imposing aura.

"I don't want to become a different person because of anyone!"

She shoved Chris away, and Wayne hurriedly caught the staggering Chris from behind, causing the papers in Chris's hand to fall to the ground.

It is a rough sketch of various handmade products.

Ge Li paused for a moment, then sneered, "You poor bastards from the handicraft department are only fit to make this kind of thing. You might as well stay here at a vulgar street stall and rot away!"

At this moment, she seemed to have transformed back into the proud and arrogant girl she once was.

Chris was furious: "Apologize to the craft department! Everything we craft department does, whether it looks good or not, stems from our desire to bring joy to everyone!"

"Unlike your orchestra!"

She hit the nail on the head: "You have no real ability but blindly follow trends. People only praise you because of your family background, yet you take it as your own ability and brag about it. Aren't you ashamed!"

Critical hits max.

Ge Li's eyes turned red, and the two were about to start fighting on the spot when Wayne quickly stepped in to separate them.

"They're both great, both clubs are great. Class is about to start..."

Chris grabbed his hand: "Wayne, tell me, isn't the Handicrafts Department a hundred times better than the Orchestral Department!"

"Of course, our orchestra is the best!" said Ge Li. "Wayne is a member of the orchestra!"

Chris retorted, "He's a member of the crafts department too!"

Wayne: ...

How did I get to this point?