Mika's vision practically swam with disbelief at his words.
She certainly didn't believe he had suddenly developed a conscience and fallen in love with her.
It was purely because she was gorgeous now. His moral compass was entirely dictated by physical beauty.
Moreover, back when she did like him, her quiet devotion and gentle understanding had massively fed his ego.
It made him think she was easy to manipulate, which was why he was acting like an absolute lunatic, convinced she would just sit around waiting for him.
But the truth was, her feelings for him felt like they belonged to a past life.
Waiting around for him?
She had basically strapped herself to a rocket and left him in the dust.
But seeing Lucas drawing ever closer, she fought the urge to kick Jude into the stratosphere. Instead, she kept up her desperate struggle, letting frustrated tears well up in her eyes as if she were completely trapped.
"I am not getting back together with you! We're done! If you keep this up, I'm going to be seriously angry!"
Jude froze, frowning as he stared into her tear-filled eyes.
"Mika, I know you're bitter, but let's be honest with ourselves. Do you really feel absolutely nothing for me? Stop throwing a tantrum. Let's both calm down..."
"She said she's not interested. Can't you understand English?"
The chilling male voice cut through the air.
Jude turned his head to see who was sticking their nose in his business.
The next second, a massive fist filled his vision and slammed brutally into his eye socket.
Jude doubled over in pain, instantly releasing his iron grip on her.
Mika seized the moment, darting behind Lucas in a display of frantic helplessness.
Her delicate hands faintly gripped the hem of his shirt, brushing against his lean waist and sending a subtle, electrifying thrill through him.
"Lucas..."
They lingered in the corridors or paused on the stairs, watching the drama unfold with insatiable curiosity.
The whispers reached Jude's ears.
Finally catching his breath, he clutched his rapidly bruising eye. His heart sank, yet he glared up at Lucas with a mix of dread and defiance.
He definitely knew who Lucas was.
Guys didn't usually obsess over each other, but Lucas drove a different supercar to campus every other day. Naturally, he drew the envious stares of every car enthusiast.
They'd all claim he was just showing off and coasting on mommy and daddy's money.
But what guy didn't secretly want to be him? Beautiful girls, luxury rides, living life on easy mode.
Despite being intimidated by Lucas's background, Jude had already claimed Mika as his property in his mind.
So what if he was rich? He was still an outsider!
Through gritted teeth, he spat, "This is between me and Mika. It's none of your damn business."

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