The Girl They Ignored Returned as the Woman Seven Men Would Die For novel Chapter 2

At least, she wasn't the ugliest girl at Hudson University.

But when she had kindly helped Seraphina carry her luggage on move-in day, Seraphina had inexplicably latched onto her, declaring them best friends.

With Mika acting as the ultimate tragic foil, Seraphina looked even more fragile, delicate, and breathtaking.

Because of the campus sweetheart's massive popularity, Mika's reputation as the 'ugly friend' spread like wildfire, subjecting her to endless, unwarranted malice and mockery.

Being propositioned by such a notoriously unattractive girl sent a shiver of revulsion down Jude's spine, but then a realization hit him.

The disgust in his eyes deepened into blatant contempt. "You know I like Seraphina. How could you try to steal her guy? She treats you like her best friend!"

Mika's expression remained perfectly calm. Hearing those words didn't bring a shred of shame to her face; instead, her lips curled into a mocking smirk.

True, poaching a best friend's suitor sounded entirely devoid of morals.

But unfortunately, after dying once, she saw things differently.

To Mika, 'morals' had become the most worthless currency of all.

"Seraphina has no shortage of admirers. Guys who are handsome, athletic, wealthy, or capable of advancing her academic career..."

She cast her gaze down at the soggy bag of food in his hand. "What makes you think you can win her over with a cold breakfast?"

"I..." Jude choked on his words, his face flushing with defensive anger. "Even if she doesn't pick me, it sure as hell wouldn't be you! I thought you were just hard to look at, but I didn't realize you were shameless too!"

"Shameless?" Mika stepped forward, locking eyes with him.

"We're both in the Sports Science Department. You knew I was Seraphina's best friend. You pretended to care about me, sent mixed signals, all just to use me as a stepping stone to get closer to her. Tell me, who was using who first?"

Jude went dead silent.

He clearly hadn't expected the usually slow-witted Mika to see right through his manipulative little game.

His face burned red, and just as he opened his mouth to defend himself, Mika cut him off again.

"Jude, how about we make a deal?"

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