Chapter 4

To keep Arthur convinced that Lucas liked me.

Lucas was clearly pleased with how obedient I was. He visibly relaxed, the guilt in his eyes fading, replaced by happiness as he reached out and gently patted my head.

His phone screen lit up with a new message: [Reward.]

I trailed behind Lucas.

I figured if he was willing to walk me all the way to the classroom door, those spoiled rich kids wouldn't have the guts to mess with me.

Maybe things wouldn't be so bad in my new class after all.

But suddenly, Lucas stopped in his tracks, frowning…