Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee

Sean returned to Ensford High School as an honored alumnus, invited by Mr. Stiller to give a lecture. His fame as the "Prince of Perfume" was renowned internationally, and his domestic popularity was no less impressive. The news that the celebrated Prince of Perfume was to speak at the school electrified all the student girls, while the boys remained indifferent.

The following evening, a throng of girls, laden with flowers for Sean, congested the school entrance. Not only were Ensford students present, but word had spread, and girls from other schools clustered at the gates, eager for a glimpse of Sean. Only the girls of 22D, busy with their studies, seemed unaffected by the commotion.

Velma, however, was overwhelmed by the crowd surrounding the auditorium. She muttered to Shonna, "Sean really has changed. You wouldn't believe he once pursued Amber, who wouldn't even glance his way. Now, with Amber's reputation tarnished and Sean's glory restored, I wonder if she regrets."

Before Shonna could reply, a cold laugh sounded from behind them. They turned to see Amber, who cast a mocking glance at Velma and Shonna before heading towards the auditorium.

"That little witch moves like a ghost," Velma spat quietly after Amber had passed.

"Let's just go back to our books," Shonna suggested, pulling Velma away.

In the auditorium, Tina could have skipped Sean's lecture, but curiosity about his intentions drew her in. As she settled into her seat, Jared casually took the seat beside her and naturally grasped her hand. Initially, Tina was too engrossed in her phone to notice. When the realization dawned on her, she was startled by the comfort she felt from his touch, a feeling she had grown accustomed to.

Shocked by her own acceptance, she jerked her hand away, but inadvertently scratched Jared's palm with her nail and drew blood. Both were stunned. Guilt flickered through Tina as Jared, looking hurt, reached for her hand again. This time, she couldn't bring herself to pull away, almost resigning to the contact.

A cold sneer from behind interrupted the moment. Tina turned to find Amber sitting a few rows back. Though Amber had been released following that Dr. Kim's confession, her prior attempt to frame Tina was quite well-known, as was the video of her threatening Tina with a knife in the hospital.

Amber was now an outcast, shunned by all, including her former friend Eleana. The seats around Amber were conspicuously vacant. When Tina's gaze met hers, Amber returned it with a sarcastic smile, her eyes greedily fixated on Jared. For some reason, Tina felt an unusual irritation at Amber's brazen interest in Jared, a possessiveness she hadn't yet acknowledged. "Let's go somewhere else. It's just so filthy here," Jared, sparing Amber no glance, suggested they move to avoid the "filth."

Amber's face twisted momentarily at Jared's words, but she quickly recomposed herself, sitting quietly. Prison had taught her patience, and though she couldn't afford mistakes, Amber was determined to take Jared from Tina as soon as her chance arose. She believed he was rightfully hers.

The auditorium erupted with applause as Sean took the stage, and cries of admiration for his handsome appearance filled the air. Sean, visibly pleased, basked in the adoration. He delivered an impassioned speech before surprising everyone by announcing his intention to recruit a student from amongst them.

"Actually, the reason why I am here today, is because I have chosen one of you to be my student!"

The crowd buzzed with speculation. Such a chance was just too good to be true! But now, today, it was actually happening! Being Sean's student could mean a direct connection to the master perfumer Q and with such a connection, they could safely say that their golden future was almost guaranteed!

Amber's smile widened at the announcement, confident in her planned resurgence.

Then, the next second, Sean revealed his choice: "And that student I chose is Amber Reed."

"What?!"

"How can that be? Amber Reed?"

"Is he insane? She's a criminal! A murderer!"

"Does he even know what happened?"

Disbelief rippled through the crowd, with many questioning Sean's judgment and Amber's character. Nevertheless, Amber rose gracefully and approached the stage, her vanity swelling with each step.

Amber had orchestrated this moment with Sean; to cleanse her past misdeeds, she needed this new, prestigious title. As Sean's student and possible future heir of Master Q, her past mistakes would be overshadowed by her promising future. As murmurs of confusion and dissent rose from the students, Sean called for silence, "Please calm down, everyone, I understand your concerns, and I know something has happened."