Love Game With The Rebel Billionaire

Chapter 17: A Place Full of Jerks

"No one can bully or hurt Sapphire Jade Miller in this building, in this department... and especially in this block."

The whole room fell silent as everyone stared at me. It was uncomfortable since I wasn't fond of being the center of attention. I looked at Evangeline, questioning her with my eyes about what she was doing, but she ignored me. "Did you think the student council wouldn't find out about your subtle bullying, huh?" she asked as she stared at her nails.

A hint of boredom was evident in her eyes, but her smirk threatened someone in the room, leaving a powerful impression.

No wonder she was selected as the leader. She knows how to make people bow to her.

"She's already under my jurisdiction. Spread the news, and don't you dare disobey me. You all know what will happen," was Evangeline's last words before leaving the room.

I was confused as to why she was helping me, so I chased her to the court, where they will practice for the volleyball tournament.

"Don't be so thankful, Sapphire Jade. It only lasts for a week. I'll remove my protection over you after that."

"What?" I asked, confused.

"You're not deaf, right? I hate repeating myself." She glared at me before continuing her makeup.

Evangeline was wearing her sports uniform-a violet top and shorts, with white sneakers. Because of her outfit, I noticed her body's build for the first time. She was slim and tall, even taller than me.

wore our school uniform, but in her sports outfit, I could appreciate her body build

to help me

to do nothing but mock me and remind me I'm just an outsider in

No. Everyone.

did that to help you? No." She rolled her eyes and chuckled slightly before putting her makeup kit back in her bag. "It was a favor for someone, and don't even dare ask me

She didn't give me an answer; she just added more questions to

on the floor with my legs crossed when Evangeline stood up. "You shouldn't thank me for the information I gave you. Rather, you should thank me for the temporary power I lent you, and for

even want?" I asked, confused, before standing up and dusting off my pants. "It will last for only a week, and everything will return to normal. It could be way worse because of what you did.

didn't know where I got the courage to argue with them these past few days. Maybe because I've had enough of what's happening now. I protected my peaceful life for years, but it

said, smiling, as if she was pleased that I finally understood what

reminded me of Ash. They moved similarly, but the only difference was that Evangeline was not the silent type. She was feisty and mean, while Ash was

a quiet guy like him,

something on her phone before looking back at me. "But make sure you stay in the Accountancy building.

it over my shoulder, preparing to leave. I felt like I was just wasting my time

in the eye and said, "I'm not

of you," Evangeline replied with a

bully me. "But if they really are, which

was, but it

have answered at all. It just made me more confused. Instead of clearing up the questions in my mind,

for the pain," Evangeline instructed and showed me her phone. "It seems you don't like checking your social media, do you? But you should... So you will know if someone