Chapter 22 - A Sweet Girl Won’t Be Fooled By The Villainess

Chapter 22 Surely She Will Loan Me Money! Facing the trouble-seeking female lead team, Ifia was not surprised at all. Although she chose to temporarily avoid them yesterday, it was not because she was afraid of them. She just didn't want to stir up too much trouble. Irene and the others believed she wouldn't dare to break off the relationship over a money borrowing issue. Similarly, Ifia also believed they wouldn't actually sever ties just because she wouldn't lend them money. In that case, let's see who loses patience first! Since she had no money, she was confident! "Ifia, where did you go last night? How could you not come home at night!" Before Fiona could speak, Irene interjected with more of an accusation than concern in her tone. Her voice was intentionally not lowered, ringing loud in the enclosed classroom. The phrase "not coming home at night" sometimes carried a special connotation, especially when it was about Ifia, a cute and pretty girl, adding a hint of a peachy taste to the matter. For a moment, in addition to the common students, some nobles couldn't help but glancing over curiously. Bathed in numerous gazes, Ifia did not feel embarrassed or uncomfortable. Instead, she graciously let people look at her. So what if she didn't come home at night! Being able to reject a beautiful girl like Amelia who wanted to sleep with her, Ifia felt like a saint among mortals! With this in mind, Ifia stood tall, her face expressing pride and self-confidence. "Irene, do I have to report to you where I stayed at my friend's house last night? My friend is an elegant and beautiful lady, and I enjoyed chatting with her so much that I lost track of time and ended up staying over... It's really beyond my control. Although I feel a little embarrassed, she even asked me to stay with her more often~" Ifia's tone was not as polite as before. Since the female lead Irene was not a good person to get along with, Ifia no longer had the desire to interact with her. The supporting female characters and the female lead were destined not to live in peace. In this case, there was no need to continue maintaining the previous courteous manners. Otherwise, she would be looked down upon. During the few days she lived in the slums, Ifia had at least gained something. She was more aware of the law of the jungle when peeking through the cracks of the door. Once people thought of you as weak, apart from disdainful ridicule, they would also welcome the arrival of bullying. The nobles would maintain a facade due to their dignity, but the commoners would directly look down on others. Their methods were simpler and more brutal. Irene thought Ifia, who seemed innocent, would be ashamed of not coming home at night, but the subsequent developments were unexpected. Ifia not only did not feel embarrassed about it, but also displayed a triumphant look. The meaning behind her words was evident, her friend was a noble! This dissipated people's doubts and also brought a new evaluation of Ifia. Being able to be friends with a noble, and staying over at the noble's place, their relationship must be very close... To be able to be appreciated by a noble, Ifia was probably different from the other commoners. At least, there was no harmonious interaction between commoners and nobles in the class. It seemed that Irene had underestimated Ifia! Irene silently raised Ifia's danger level, believing she was pretending to be innocent but was actually a ruthless person who would not leave any room for others. However, Irene did not know that Ifia said so just to show off. If it weren't for the need to be discreet, unable to mention Amelia's name, she would have flaunted herself... No one would dare to think of living in a duke's daughter's mansion, except for her. But she did~ "I was just worried about you." Seeing Ifia turn the tables quickly, Irene did not continue to pursue. Her voice softened again, and she wore a look of apparent misunderstanding, without explaining much but making Ifia appear ungrateful. Indeed, she was the female lead. Although her physical attributes such as appearance and figure were not outstanding, her way with words was effortless. Upon hearing Irene's words, Fiona couldn't help but feel indignant for her. "Ifia, is it wrong for Irene as your roommate to worry about you? It's only because she's so kind. If it were someone else, they wouldn't even care." Fiona, as the female lead's knife, was qualified. Even without issuing a command, she anticipated and acted in advance. As the target of the attack, Ifia did not get angry, but instead looked at Fiona with pity. She felt she was already dim-witted enough, only to find someone even more foolish now. Maybe, possibly, Fiona's skill points were all invested in studying, leading to her being below average in other aspects. But Ifia did not find a sense of camaraderie. She wasn't like Fiona, who would help count money after being sold! "Yeah, she's so kind and concerned about me. She'll definitely loan me money!" "Loan... money?" While Fiona had a lot more to say, she was taken aback by Ifia's mention of borrowing money. She quickly regained her composure and nervously stared at Ifia, afraid of hearing the wrong thing from her small mouth. Ifia definitely had to have money, otherwise, how would she explain to Lannie! Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. Ifia gave Fiona a helpless smile and said, "I didn't realize the desserts at the Pris Academy store were so expensive. I spent all my living expenses for this month without realizing it and had to borrow some money from Irene. I'll pay her back next month." Ifia had already figured it out. As long as she took the lead in asking for money, Fiona would be at a disadvantage if she asked for it later. Choosing the path of an extreme person left the other person with no way out! Upon hearing Ifia mention the desserts at the Pris Academy store, many commoner students in the class subconsciously nodded in empathy. They had also been fooled! Although the desserts looked simple, they were indeed expensive in stores outside, but not as expensive as they were at the Pris Academy store! It was as if they were robbed despite getting a small piece of cake. "Ifia, you don't have any money left at all?" "Of course, I was planning to stay at my friend's house for a few days, wait to receive the reward for being first in my grade, and then have some money." Fiona persistently asked and got a positive answer. She looked disappointedly at Ifia, feeling that she couldn't rely on Ifia at crucial moments. Why was Ifia so greedy! If Ifia hadn't spent that money and had given it to Lannie, then she could have reunited with him, rather than letting that disgusting Britney continue to dominate Lannie! Fiona was worried about how to explain to Lannie when she found out that Ifia had no money. Meanwhile, Irene, upon hearing Ifia mention being first in her grade, subtly frowned. If it had been yesterday, Irene would never have been so wary of Ifia. But times had changed. Ifia had missed nearly a month of classes. Even if she was smart, she wouldn't be able to get good grades in the exams. Moreover, Ifia was just a commoner, unlike some nobles who received elite education from a young age, yet here she was now saying she aimed for first place! What made her so confident? Irene's expression did not change, but she secretly clenched her hands behind her back. She bit her lip and looked at Ifia with hidden hostility, wishing she could read Ifia's mind to know if she really had the ability or if she was just pretending! Yet, she wouldn't give in, no matter what. Being first in her grade belonged to Irene!