The atmosphere inside the vice president's room is not good. On the right side, the male lead is standing near Caroline. Opposite me, Becca is staring at the male lead with a frown on her face. Caroline, as usual, not knowing what to do. She looks panicked and keeps looking at me from time to time.
I pat her hand and nod at her with a smile. "It's okay!" I whisper at her.
"Rebecca! As the president of the student council, I'm disappointed in you." The male lead stretches his hand in front of Caroline to protect her.
I look at the male lead's side face. At this moment, I can see how Caroline falls in love with him in the novel. The male lead's sense of justice, charisma, and kindness towards her. Everything is just attractive. 'But-'
"Remember! You are just my fiancée because of the business between our parents. We are not even together for real! Just because Caroline is a commoner doesn't mean you can bully others as you wish whenever you are jealous." He scolds Becca in front of us. " You shouldn't bring your private matter into this!"
'When it comes to treating someone he hates, he is different.' From Becca's reaction, I know she is feeling humiliated. Her cheek looks tense because she is gritting her teeth inside. She can hide her clenched hands with her arms crossed and pretending to be calm.
'The male lead becoming more partial, narcissist, and harsh.' I let out a sigh while looking at him lazily. If no one speaks up right now, I'm sure Becca will feel ashamed, and her good impression of me will disappear. I don't want her to become an enemy of Caroline either. Caroline is dumb, and that's why she can become selfish and ignorant. I will teach her not to create any trouble in the future. For now, let's focus on the problem in front of me.
"I think the one who brings private matter into this is not her but, you President." After I said that, both the male lead and Becca are looking at me. Their eyes become wide especially, Becca's eyes. 'Seems like she doesn't expect I will speak up for her.' I let out a chuckle before leaning on the couch. I also crossed my leg while resting both of my palms on my knee. Then I look at the male lead's face that's growing colder.
"Ava?" Caroline stares at me with wide eyes. Her hand in my palm is shaking. With her other hand, she tugs on my sleeve, asking me to not make any trouble.
"It's fine..." I hold her hand and release it from my sleeve gently. I give her a warm smile before changing my face when looking at the male lead.
"You might not see it over your prejudice but, Becca is doing this for Caroline's sake."
"YOU!" He raises his voice which shocked Caroline.
"Because you are too impatient, Becca didn't even get to explain her reason. Do you realize you are being too rash?"
"Tch! What can this person said?" He rolled his eyes after hearing my words. "I know her better than you. She is cunning and will do whatever it takes to get my attention. Even if it means she will hurt others in the process!" He waves his hand enthusiastically with a frown on his face. " You think you know her better just because she helps you goes to the infirmary? You are just being manipulated!" Then he crossed his arm before looking at me confidently. "Did she paid a sum of money or threatened you to convince Caroline to reject the offer? Some kind of childhood friend you are!" He scoffed.
I can feel my hand is squeezed by Caroline. She is worried and scared for me. I rub her hand to indicate that I'm fine and everything will be okay. At the same time, I look at Becca only to see she is looking down with no expression on her face. I can guess what she is thinking. 'Ashamed, low, anger, sad, humiliated.' If I don't say anything to turn the tables, Becca will hate both of us.
"Mister, you are being a little too proud here..." I said lazily before getting up from the couch. When I stand up, I found that I am almost as tall as him. Maybe we are the same height. The male lead is shocked by the fact that I'm tall. It's normal, I am only a first-year but, I'm already this tall.
"What do you think will happen when a commoner enters the student council for the first time, Mr. Popular guy or, should I call Prince Che?" I emphasize the words Mr. Popular Guy and Prince Che. He will understand what I mean.
"You are very popular and, I can see that even from the first time I step into this school." I look at him with a smile that doesn't reach my eyes. " I wonder what will happen to a commoner, without strong back-up, after she works with student council with a rich and handsome and popular guy?"
"I wonder what rumor will appear? Let me guess, Ah! That's the girl who wants to seduce our Prince Che! Ah! That's the girl who doesn't know her place and trying to get close with our Prince Che!" I look at the male lead with a mocking smile. " I'm sure you are not a stranger with school violence in this school between rich people and others with not so good reputation?"
"I heard a rumor that last year an illegitimate son is being bullied. It seems he was hospitalized a few times before dropping out of school due to depression." I hold my chin and pretending to think very hard. " He is the illegitimate son of a rich person yet, he was getting bullied like that. I wonder what will happen if that person is changed to a commoner? And If I were to add more, the commoner has to work with the most popular guy in school."
"You are thinking the same thing right, Becca?" I look at Becca and realizes that she has been staring at me with eyes wide open.