Little thief, we meet again
Ria's eyes lit up.
" His name is Ethan Hale! He's the college star whose looks can never be challenged.
His body, oh my Gosh! He has such a sexy and well proportioned body. Exactly my type. " She declared proudly with a bright smile on her face.
" Those bulged muscles, the eight pacs oh my!!
He's every girl's crush not only in college but in the whole country also. Just his single glance is enough, if only he can hold me in his warm arms for once. I can die a happy woman...Awww!! What?! "
" Stop daydreaming. " Zoey smacked the back of her head and woke her up.
" Oh little girl, you're just ignorant. Otherwise you'll start drooling once you lay your eyes on him. "
" Why would I look at other men, mine is enough. "
" Come on!! He's absolutely nothing compared to Ethan Hale. Besides, can you guarantee that he doesn't look at other girls? Wake up!! "
" Serena!! "
Liam shot her a cold sharp gaze that silenced her.
*
"Everyone let's get seated, we're running late for the class. "
A deep male voice sounded from behind.
It was master Wong together with his colleague.
Zoey led the group to the seats as the lively class settled down, only to find most of the seats occupied. Only some few were left at the back.
She walked to the back and pulled out a seat before settling herself down. She only lifted her head and looked up when she heard several gasps from the rest of the students.
She was taken aback when she found the whole class silently giving her shocked glances.
Zoey blinked in confusion looking at everyone blankly.
Her eyes then fell on a group of two young men in their early twenties who were dressed casually. There was also a third one whose face was not clearly visible as he was blocked by the two who stood in front of him. The three stood at the front of the class.
She furrowed her brows when they started walking towards her with dark expressions.
" Hey, aren't you aware that Ethan Hale hates it when anyone occupies his seat? Are you trying to disgust him by seducing him? You should leave his seat and thoroughly wipe it clean before you regret ever being born. "
A girl whose face was covered in very thick make up suddenly broke Zoey's train of thoughts.
She glanced at her digesting what she had just said.
The girl's blood red lips were raised into a vicious smile.
She had purposely said it out loud enough for everyone to hear.
If Ethan Hale saw his saw his own seat occupied, it would not only be fun to watch the drama of the foolish girl being yanked off, maybe she'd also catch his eyes.
She had used a lot of money purchasing the branded clothes and accessories. She also applied very expensive make up hoping to catch his attention with her beauty.
Let alone being his girlfriend which was her biggest dream, just him saying a word or two to her would raise her status in the whole school.
She'd gain everyone's attention and they'd be willing to do anything to be in her good books, hoping to please Ethan Hale because he only spoke to those who were close to him.
If that happened, she'd be termed as one of his close persons.
*
Ethan Hale was a mysterious character in the school and the whole country. He was famous but mysterious as nobody knew his origin or background.
The only thing they were sure of was that he was rich. Extremely. Filthy rich.
Even the people he hanged out with were also sons and daughters of rich and powerful individuals in the country.
Leave alone lecturers who feared him, even the school chairman worshipped him.
They had all witnessed the city mayor bowing down and buttering him up.
They suspected he was the son of a very powerful politician, higher military personnels or an heir to a multibillion dollar business empire.
Maybe that would be the reason he was persuing a Masters degree in IBM at a young age of 23.
Zoey was stunned when she heard the girl's vicious and sarcastic remarks.
' That name again? How the hell I'm I seducing anyone? '
Most of the students looked at her worriedly apart from a few who had a gloating expression on their faces.
She noticed master Wong's fearful expression as his eyes were silently signalling her to move.
The young man, Ethan Hale not only had an impressive family background, but was bad-tempered as well.
Anyone who dared to clash with him had already gone bankrupt.
The lecturers had been informed not to interfere in his business at school.
He hated other people's contact thus no one was allowed to touch or come close to him as he was a mysophobe.
Bang!!!
Zoey jumped in shock from her stupor when a slender young man pounded her table with his fist glaring at her with a murderous intent.
The impact of the force created a loud sound that sent shivers to everyone's spine as they smelt death in the air.
" Pack your belongings and vacate. Wipe the chairs and tables thoroughly and kowtow before us as an apology for occupying our seats. " The man's voice was cold and his expression was arrogant filled with disdain for her.
His name Ryan Hale, an equally mysterious and arrogant cousin of Ethan Hale, who followed him everywhere and stuck to him like a koala.
Zoey looked at him and frowned.
" Have I actually gone blind or you're the blind one? Where have your names been written on the seats? Try and wake up earlier next time to avoid being late rather than barking at just anyone like a mad person. "
Zoey told him off indifferently.
Who was he to order her around anyway?
She was rich too, okay?
Everyone gasped marvelling at her courage. Some stared at her in awe and worry, fearing the worst that could happen to her. Others were gloating at her downfall.
" Z-Zoey... "
" Zoey don't be stubborn! "
Liam and Ria cried urging her unisonly. Their eyes twitched at her reluctance.
" Stop acting like scared cats. Do you think I'm afraid of some useless rich children? I have dealt with many perverts with my own hands let alone these... "
" Ha... very well!! Don't blame me for being rude then. "
Ryan Hale was angered by her indifferent attitude and he reached out to grab her by her long black hair.
" Ryan Hale stop!! "
Master Wong ordered coldly swiftly reaching out to block his hand.
However, before he could make a successful move, a hand had already grasped Ryan's hand before he could lay his fingers on her.
He was roughly shoved to the side before a face appeared in front of the dumbfounded Zoey.
" Little thief, we meet again. "
Before she could appreciate master Wong's touching actions, her face froze on the spot and her breathing halted when she heard the familiar deep low voice.
" Ahh!! "
She jumped from her seat in horror sending everything that was on her table flying to the floor, when her lifted eyes fell on the extremely familiar and horrifying face that had given her bloody nightmares for the past two weeks.