Not far away, Julianne, who had just gotten her meal, watched as Leila happily chatted with the hot boys in the school, and she felt her heart fill with anger.
The classmate beside her also sighed. "That Leila suddenly became so popular. I wonder why I didn't notice her before. What do you think, Julianne?"
Julianne stiffened slightly but then nodded with a smile. "Sister has been very low-key before."
"Sister?" The classmate's eyes narrowed as she caught on to the intimate address. "You mean you are related?"
"Yeah, stepsisters."
"Stepsisters? That means you guys should be quite close, shouldn't you?"
"Ah... that..." Julianne's voice trailed off before she shook her head dejectedly as they walked to an empty seat. "Sister doesn't like me interacting with her at school. I don't know why."
The classmate frowned unhappily as she placed down her meal on the table. "Why?"
"I don't know... But she always embarrasses me whenever I try to talk to her, and that's what happened yesterday near the school gate." Then she became slightly secretive. "Don't mention this to anyone lest it spread and she comes to find trouble with me again."
The classmate scoffed slightly. "Are you that scared of her?"
"I... No." She took a deep breath and said helplessly as she picked up her utensils. "You know, she is my sister and the real daughter of Daddy. I have to be the mature one between us."
Her friend rolled her eyes in anger but, seeing Julianne's pleading eyes, she sighed slightly. "Fine, since you said so. But if she ever causes trouble with you, just come to me, and I will show her what real trouble is, okay?"
"Thank you so much." Julianne held the girl's hand and smiled gratefully. "You are the first person who didn't want to condone evil. You are a very bold and good person."
"You are just scared of her." Her friend sighed once again, but her face had a smile. "Okay, let's dig in."
"Yeah."
Julianne had just taken a few bites of her meal when, from the corner of her eye, she saw Jessica going to the restroom.
She excused herself and followed right after.
Inside the Restroom
Jessica happened to be the only one in there, and she was wiping her hand with tissues.
She felt the door open and someone stand beside her.
She couldn't be bothered to raise her head until she heard the person say apologetically, "I apologize on behalf of my sister. She has been overbearing since young and always acts fierce. Please don't mind her."
Jessica raised her head and turned to look at the person.
The person seemed familiar to her, but she couldn't remember where she had seen her and asked with a frown, "You are?"
Julianne smiled and was about to introduce herself when Jessica suddenly reacted.
"Oh, you are that b*tch?"
Julianne's smile froze.
"No, that isn't right." Jessica shook her head. "You are the b*tch's sister." Then she threw the tissue in her hand into the trash can and said coldly, "A b*tch's sister is also a b*tch. Tell me, did that b*tch send you to f*cking annoy me? I haven't even come to settle the scores with her, yet you are in a hurry?!" Saying that, she swept the tissue box off the table, her eyes flaring with anger and smoke seemingly wanting to erupt from her nostrils.
Julianne blinked at the angry sight of Jessica.
This wh*re probably have anger issues.
Even though she was a bit frightful of this Jessica, who might decide to do something in the moment of her wrath, Julianne still continued her act as she sighed with regret.
"No, but she asked me to inform you that no matter how important a position your father has, you can do nothing to her and that you are just a b*tch. She also said that if you dare, you should meet her in front of the bun shop at closing hour, and whoever backs out is a big b*tch."
"How! Dare! She!" The words escaped Jessica's red lips through gritted teeth, and Julianne couldn't help but get goosebumps as she saw her twisted reflection in the mirror. She was also quick to take a few steps back as she clearly remembered the earlier slap and definitely didn't want to be a victim once again.
"Jessica..." She took a deep breath. "Please don't hate my sister for this. She has been doted on since a young age and doesn't think anything is wrong. Please put up with her."
"Put up with her?" Jessica glared at her before she roughly shoved Julianne to the side, making her tumble hard against the sink counter. "Out of my way, b*tch."
Julianne watched her leave, and she gave an "ouch" as her waist hurt from the impact of slamming against the sink counter, but then, a weird smile found its way to her lips as she slowly stood up and walked outside.
Back Inside The Cafeteria
Jessica marched toward Leila's table, her eyes red and her gorgeous red hair flying behind her.
She slammed her hand unceremoniously on their table, garnering attention as she met Leila's gaze with a cold stare.
"Since you want to meet me, then there is no problem. Just be prepared for me to settle scores with you." Saying that, she walked away without an explanation.
Others looked at Leila questioningly, and she could only shake her head. "I too have no idea what she just said."
Her words made Aditi's brow furrow. "Then someone must have sent her a message in your stead."
"I think so too." Leila tapped her chin thoughtfully, her deep green eyes landing on Julianne, who had just sat in her seat. "I think I have an idea who the good person was."
Others followed her gaze, and they all looked thoughtful, except for Fredrick and Carter, who didn't understand what was going on.
"She is indeed a b*tch." Aditi nearly flared up but was held back by Leila, who smiled with a look of interest in her eyes. "Let's see what happens. We aren't in a hurry, okay?"
"Fine, whatever." Aditi rolled her eyes as she felt the food lose its taste in her mouth and could only stab at it.
"She will continue to ride on you if you don't take any action soon, Sister." Jayden suddenly said.