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.

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

you act like you wanted to help me if

nothing but mock me and remind me I'm just an outsider in this school. Her act of kindness makes me think she has other intentions. I have a hard time trusting

No. Everyone.

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 who that person is. You won't get any answer

wasn't even sure why I was thanking her. She didn't give me an answer;

thank me for the information I gave you. Rather, you

pants. "It will last for only a week, and everything will return to normal. It could be way worse because of what you did. It's not an act of saving. It's more like preparing me for

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 was ruined before I even knew

Sapphire. Exactly," she said, smiling, as if she was pleased that I finally understood what she was trying to

similarly, but the only difference was that

was also a quiet guy like

one in this department will touch you, starting next week," added Evangeline, typing something on her

felt like I

eye and said, "I'm not

know... but they're afraid of you," Evangeline

bully me. "But if they

was, but

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

heart 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 was already desperate to kill