Chapter 17

"talking" (Mc to system) [System]

Indeed, the members of the female protagonist's group are scum, each appearing honest and straightforward but having more scheming than a beehive.

Amelia is still the best!

Feeling frustrated, Ifia decides that upon returning, she will distance herself from Irene and the others. If it weren't for the inability to change dorms, she wouldn't want to share a dormitory with the female lead.

Although the current situation involves Fiona borrowing money and George pulling others into trouble due to her love-struck brain, making friends with such people suggests that the female lead, Irene, is not as innocent and kind as she may seem.

Back when Ifia was a rich boy, he was not very smart, and his family's wealth made him an easy target for deception. At one point, he almost got kidnapped.

However, the more he got deceived, the smarter he became!

Since he couldn't distinguish between good and bad people, he treated everyone as strangers.

If invited out, he must bring bodyguards.

Always carry his own drinks and food when outside, never accept food from anyone, and never stay overnight. If encountering an unsafe situation, he would immediately call the police.

However, Ifia, despite her vigilance, has one fatal flaw.

Although she is extremely cautious with strangers, once she becomes familiar with someone, she becomes very trusting.

The reason is simple. They have become recognized as friends.

This is also how Ifia started being cautious of Amelia, but with more contact, Ifia became less guarded against her, never expecting Amelia to deceive her.

It is related to Ifia's affluent family background. Whenever Ifia got close to someone, "his" family would thoroughly investigate that person, not letting any potential threats slip through the cracks.

If any issues were found, they would make the person disappear in front of Ifia. If no problems were found, they would continue to maintain a friendly relationship. At the same time, private detectives would continue to monitor and report, preventing Ifia's friends from 'betraying' "him".

However, in the current world, no one is considering her safety so thoroughly.

"Ifia is planning to join the Art Club and should still be outside."

George mentioning Ifia's name caught Fiona's attention, and Ronnie standing beside her also perked up his ears. However, upon hearing Irene's explanation, Fiona immediately furrowed her brows, looking incredulously at Irene, asking, "Ifia wants to join the Art Club?"

"Yeah, I advised her against it, but Ifia wants to give it a try."

Irene had a helpless look and casually dropped a bomb.

A resounding explosion.

"Oh my god, Ifia is the pretty new girl in our class, and she actually wants to join the Art Club!"

"Maybe Ifia doesn't know the requirements for joining the Art Club!"

"Even if Irene advised her, she must have known, but she still wants to apply for the Art Club!"

"Typically, nobles can't get into the Art Club, let alone Ifia, a commoner. She's just dreaming."

Like poking a hornet's nest.

People completely disregarded the ongoing commotion and eagerly joined the fresh topic.

Meanwhile, Ifia stood in the crowd, listening to others mock her unrealistic ideas and finding it ridiculous.

After all, how did they know that she, Ifia, couldn't join the Art Club?

Also, was the mouth of the female lead Irene a leaky spoon? Why did she blurt out everything!

Now saying these things was purely provoking and attracting negativity.

(System, what is the character of the female lead in the novel world? In the novels I read before, the female leads were all true, good, and beautiful little angels, willing to be misunderstood to uphold the correct and just values. How did it change when it came to me?)

[Host, how many years has it been since you read novels? Your taste has changed. Now the market favors refined selfishness.]

Fine!

Listening to the system's suggestion, Irene was not a kind female lead. Ifia needed to be more cautious of her in the future!

"Ronnie, wait a moment. I'll go find Ifia right away and will definitely help you borrow the money! Don't follow Britney anymore, she's just playing with you. I love you more!"

Although the crowd's attention had been diverted by the mention of the Art Club, the situation with Fiona did not immediately conclude. It continued to unfold with a new scene.

Fiona, with a face full of affection, confessed, moved by her own words. However, Ronnie showed impatience between his brows.

He ran his hand through his hair, forced a smile, and said to Fiona, "Fiona, can you give me some money now? I'm in a hurry. If you don't have money, I…"

"All right, Ronnie, don't worry. My friends are very wealthy."

After saying this, Fiona, without any hesitation this time, turned directly towards Irene and George to borrow money.

With an excited, flushed face due to Ronnie's needs, Fiona still smiled happily when looking at her friends. "Friends, I really need money. I will definitely pay you back in the future. Please lend me the money."

Facing Fiona's proactive borrowing, Irene and George, no matter how unwilling, were forced by the situation to take out money. Fiona even stepped forward to help because they were a bit slow.

Finally, sweeping all the money from Irene and George's pockets, Fiona briskly walked towards the waiting Ronnie, holding a few silver coins.

While handing the money to Ronnie, Fiona made sure to reassure him, "Ronnie, rest assured. Ifia is a generous person. I'll give you the money tonight."

Although Ifia didn't know when she, in her impoverished state, became synonymous with wealth, watching Irene and George both being tricked by the love-struck Fina, now looking gloomy, she suddenly felt refreshed!

Thinking of pulling her into this mess?

Well, now they're in trouble!

Hahaha, serves them right!

Ifia, feeling a bit of schadenfreude, thought as she quickly covered her face and slipped away, worried about being recognized as the commotion was winding down.

It seems that she can't go back to the dormitory now.

So where should she go tonight?

Ifia sighed with some distress, thinking of seeking help from the system. However, considering that the system would probably just let her fend for herself, asking was as good as not asking.

Although Ifia only had a few silver coins left, making her extremely poor, Irene and the others probably wouldn't believe that she had no money. They might think she wasn't telling the truth.

So annoying!

She couldn't just sleep outside to avoid people, could she?

Well, she might as well go back and be upfront with them, making it clear that she doesn't want their money.

If she needs money, she has none. if she needs her life, she has one!

Feeling frustrated, Ifia lifted her foot and began drawing circles on the grass, contemplating whether to pretend to be miserable. At that moment, she suddenly remembered that she wasn't without a place to go.

Unlike others, Amelia had an independent villa within the Pulis Academy, where today's afternoon tea was arranged. So, she could seek refuge with Amelia!

Perhaps they could even have a pajama party and sleep together!

Thinking about grabbing onto this golden thigh, Ifia immediately became spirited.

Seeking shelter is something better done sooner than later. Ifia didn't waste any more time and quickly headed towards Amelia's small villa, preparing to give Amelia a 'surprise'!

When she arrived at the villa's entrance, before Ifia could even knock, the villa's main door suddenly opened.

Two burly men walked out of the villa, carrying a person covered in blood and gore. Ifia squinted to get a clearer look and was surprised to see that it was the butler who had reported something before.

Soon, another person came out. He was wearing the same butler's uniform, his serious face tinged with a bit of fear. Despite this, he pretended to be calm and gave the burly men an order.

"Remember to clean up properly. Don't make Miss Barlen angry again."