Chapter 9

It was already exam week and the atmosphere in the school was filled with a sense of nervous anticipation as many of the students had been preparing for the upcoming tests.

However, for Lee Yerim, who had transferred in the middle of the second semester, the pressure was even greater, as she had to take the SAT in addition to her regular exams.

Despite the challenges she faced, Yerim was still determined to do well. Meanwhile, at the top of the class and the school for seniors was none other than Kim Iseul, who was known for her almost perfect grades.

Yet, with the arrival of the new student, Yerim, who seemed to be equally smart and had been first place in her previous school, it appeared that Iseul's position as the top of the class might soon be challenged.

As the students gathered in the girls' bathroom at school, the topic of conversation inevitably turned to who would win first place in their exams. Despite her high grades and popularity, Kim Iseul was not without her detractors, as many girls gossiped about her behind her back.

While some of the girls were busy fixing their makeup, one of them suddenly spoke up and expressed her hope that Lee Yerim, the new student, would come out on top.

She complimented Yerim on being not only smart, but also nice, pretty, and innocent, in stark contrast to what she perceived as Iseul's promiscuous nature.

At this point, another girl chimed in and laughed as she revealed that she had seen Iseul with a hickey on her neck the last time they were at a party together. The girls in the bathroom giggled among themselves as they continued their malicious gossip.

As the girls were engaging in idle chatter, their conversation was overheard by someone who happened to be walking past the girls' bathroom.

He approached closer to get a glimpse of their faces and committed them to memory. His gaze landed on the girl who had previously insulted Iseul, causing him to feel a sense of satisfaction and he strode away with a sense of pride.

The girl who always harbors negativity towards Iseul is named Choi Minji, and her family owns a successful plastic surgery clinic. As she was making her way to visit some friends one day during the week, she suddenly came to a stop and encountered someone.

The handsome individual had a striking appearance, with golden blonde hair that was styled in a sleek and modern manner.

His face was of Asian descent, with sharp and defined features that were accentuated by his high cheekbones and well-defined jawline. He was dressed in a sharp and stylish black and red school uniform that fit him perfectly, showcasing his athletic and well-proportioned build.

The black and red color combination contrasted beautifully against his light hair and gave him a bold and confident look. His overall appearance was both striking and captivating, commanding attention wherever he went.

Minji couldn't bring herself to deny her feelings for him, as she had been harboring a crush on him for an extended period of time. Despite her feelings, she knew that he was in a relationship with Iseul, which only served to deepen her resentment towards her.

Despite her efforts to win him over, she repeatedly failed and was unable to change the situation. Despite this, she couldn't help but continue to secretly hold a flame for him.

She was so engrossed in admiring his plush, pink lips that she didn't even realize he was speaking to her, until the moment he waved his hand in front of her face, jolting her back to reality.

She felt mortified as he snickered at her and asked, "Don't tell me we go to the same school?" The fact that he didn't seem to remember her before made her feel annoyed and frustrated.

Before she could respond, he pulled out his phone and, with a charming and flirtatious grin, asked her for her phone number.

She was thrilled at the opportunity but tried to play it cool, taking his phone and entering her number before returning it to him with a smile.

She leaned in closer, lightly touching his arm and telling him that she would be eagerly awaiting his call.

However, in that moment, he unexpectedly reached out and touched her neck, saying "Of course" before turning and walking away, leaving her feeling both happy and nervous. Little did she know that this moment of happiness would soon turn into a nightmare.