Coco nearly bumped her head against her computer screen. "Photos?""Yeah, hold on, I'll send you the link. It’s trending now, and a lot of people are speculating if the man in the photos is Lucas!” Minnie said before ending the call. Coco opened the link and saw the photos and videos of her and Lucas at the BBQ place from the previous night. Everyone was discussing if the man was Prince Lucas in the comments. "Are you stupid? Would Prince Lucas be eating BBQ at a place like this? He'd be dining at a high-end restaurant.""But the man really does look like him!""With that face, he could enter a look-alike contest. Does Prince Lucas know there's someone who looks just like him? Maybe they're long-lost twins.""Please let him debut as an actor! I want to see him as the lead in a drama!""The woman next to him is so lucky to be his girlfriend. I hope they break up soon so that I can take her place!""Even if they break up, it won't be your turn. With that face, he’d have plenty of weal
Lucas was actually participating in a talk show interview, and it was being broadcast live. Coco was surprised. In her impression, Lucas had never participated in such programs before. She remembered seeing posts about him, where people commented that although he was the prince of the entertainment industry, he rarely appeared on shows or accepted interviews.Coco focused intently on the program. Seeing her boyfriend on TV felt strange.After asking Lucas some questions about his work, the host changed the topic. "By the way, there’s a person in the photos and videos circulated online today that resembles you, Mr. Gomez. Some people believe that it’s you, and others think it’s not. We were quite curious about it. Could you please clarify if the person in the photos is really you?"As the host spoke, one of the photos from the internet appeared on the screen behind Lucas and the host. The photo showed Lucas and Coco sitting on the waiting stools outside the BBQ place.Coco felt a mix
"I care deeply for my girlfriend and don't want her to overthink. That's why I'm doing this interview today. I’m here to tell everyone that I hope this incident ends here," Lucas said, looking straight into the camera. "No matter who gave me an umbrella, I will only accept hers. She is the only one I want to spend my life with."Almost everyone was stunned upon hearing that. It sounded like a proposal!Lucas wanted to spend his life with an ordinary woman. The actresses in the entertainment industry who had desperately tried to get Lucas into their bed wouldn’t be able to handle this breaking news. Coco got teary after hearing that. Lucas still remembered their first meeting, and he had accepted this interview for her. He was protecting her quietly in his way. He said he would shield her from all the storms, and he was keeping his promise. Coco couldn’t snap out of it even after the interview ended. She only came back to her senses when she heard Lucas open the door."Why aren’t yo
"But you've done so much, and I...""You've given just as much, if not more," Lucas said as he lowered his head to kiss Coco’s eyes. "Coco, I want to see you happy. I want you to be the happiest woman whenever you're with me."Coco smiled widely. "I am happy, Lucas, I really am!"She stood on her tiptoes and kissed him on the lips.With him, she would always be happy!-Soon, all photos of Coco on the internet were taken down. No one could find any information about her online when they searched for “Lucas Gomez’s girlfriend”. Even mentions of "Coco" in connection with Lucas were not available.Coco knew this was Lucas's way of protecting her, ensuring that his public disclosure of their relationship wouldn't affect her daily life.Life continued as usual, but Coco's feelings for Lucas grew stronger every day."Coco, would you like to attend Ellucidar’s comic exchange event?" Minnie asked one morning, walking into Coco's studio with a stack of pamphlets."Comic exchange event?" Coco wa
"It’s not as easy as you make it out to be," Coco said. "Most of my French was geared toward written exams, so I rarely practiced speaking."This was a common downside of learning French locally. Students here were only studying it for examinations, and they would soon forget everything without practical use.“I can practice speaking French with you from now on. That way, you'll adapt faster," Lucas suggested. "Let’s do that for greetings and daily conversations."Coco's eyes lit up. "That’s right, you know French too! What’s your level?"Lucas immediately responded with a string of fluent French.Her eyes brightened even more. Though she only understood half of what he had said, it meant that his French was quite good."Let's communicate more in French this month.""Sure," he agreed. "I'll get some relevant books for you, and I'll help with your revision.” The thought of Lucas helping her study French made Coco think about those campus romances where the boy often helped their girlf
Privately, Caleb said to Coco, "Coco, I've noticed that Lucas smiles a lot more since being with you. So, I hope that you won't easily give up on him, okay? Give him a bit more time. I don't think anyone else could make him smile as much as you do."Caleb didn't tell her that even Serenity couldn't do that.Back then, Lucas was there for Serenity when she and Jackson had broken up. However, during those days, Lucas was anxious and cautious, unlike now with Coco, where he was relaxed and full of smiles.Sometimes, Caleb even thought that Lucas had fallen in love deeply with Coco."I promise I won't give up on him easily," Coco assured him."Great," Caleb smiled.When they returned to the villa, Lucas asked Coco, "What did Caleb mysteriously tell you today?""He said that I've brought a lot more smiles to your face and it’s nice to see you like this,” Coco replied while wrapping her arms around Lucas's waist and looking up at him. "Lucas, did your feelings grow for me? "Yes," he replied
So many people wanted to build a connection with Lucas Gomez, but didn't have the opportunity. And she, who once had the chance right in front of her, missed it. How could she not be frustrated?"Coco, are you still holding onto that? I did it for your own good..." Xena began, but Coco cut her off. "Did you? I have my own opinion of that. I don't think we need to continue this conversation.""Why? Coco, back in high school, we faced so much ridicule. I was the only one who could truly understand how you felt back then. You're now Lucas Gomez's girlfriend, and I... I finally found a man I can depend on for the rest of my life, but ever since I accidentally offended you and Lucas Gomez, my fiancé has been telling me off every day. Coco, please let me and my fiancé take you and Mr. Gomez out for dinner to apologize," Xena pleaded, her eyes turning red, seemingly on the verge of tears.However, Coco simply stared at Xena coldly. She was well aware that the reason for Xena's humility w
No one else could dictate how their relationship would go. Only the two of them had the power to determine the outcome.Coco continued walking, planning to buy some things before heading to Lucas' workplace. Meanwhile, in Lucas' office, Snow Norris looked at Lucas with a pleading expression. "Mr. Gomez, do I really have to leave Solaria? I don't want to leave. Can I stay?""No," Lucas responded coldly. "You’ve been living abroad all this time, so there's no need for you to stay here. I only saved you when we first met because you resembled a friend of mine, but I don't appreciate anyone who harbors inappropriate intentions.""I... My only mistake is falling in love with you. Ever since you warned me, I haven't done anything. I've even made sure not to show myself in front of Coco. Even after doing all that, I can't stay?" Snow pleaded."No," Lucas replied firmly. "When you return overseas, you can have a job in the Gomez Group's branch there, so you'll be able to sustain yourself