Chapter 352 - Protection Squad
Sophia poured her heart out to Zhen-Zhen. She told her everything, especially what she felt.
Sophia blamed herself for trusting the wrong people. She never imagined that Jade and her friends would do such a thing to her.
They were wicked, harsh, and rude people who always looked down on her. They were selfish self-centered brats who only thought about themselves and their benefits.
They didn't care even if their action would hurt someone.
"Lillie, they said I'm smart but I think they are wrong. I'm so stupid to fall into their schemes easily. I'm so foolish for believing that Marcus really wants to get closer to me and make friends." Sophia continued crying in front of Zhen-Zhen.
"Don't say that. You are not stupid. They are just so wicked. It's not your fault. Don't blame yourself," Zhen-Zhen continued to comfort her.
"I'm so disappointed with myself. I let them win. I let them play with my feelings. They got me. Lillie… honestly, I am so embarrassed that all I wanna do is to hide from everyone."
"I don't know what I am gonna do now. They got a video… a video of me and Marcus doing something we are not supposed to do… Lillie, if the video comes out… aside from humiliation I will get... I will lose my scholarship."
"And… I will not be able to face everyone. Everyone will think of me as an easy girl, a slut. I never felt so dirty like this before. It feels sickening just watching that video." Sophia buried her face using her hands.
"Matthew even witnessed everything… but he is still helping me because I am your friend. I'm so grateful to you, to Tristan and Matthew." She said, her words filled with sincerity.
Zhen-Zhen grabbed her hand as she continued rubbing her back.
"Don't worry, Sunbae. You have me as well as Matthew and Tristan. We will protect you. We will not let them bully you."
"Sophie… do you trust me?"
Sophia stopped crying when she heard that. This was the first time Lillie called her name like that. Her voice filled with so many emotions.
Sophia couldn't help but raise her head and glanced at Zhen-Zhen. She met her blue eyes. Her love and concern for Sophia were reflected in those clear blue eyes.
Sophia didn't know why but Zhen-Zhen gave her a sense of comfort and security. Her eyes were telling her to trust her wholeheartedly and that she could depend on her.
Sophia's tears started to fall down her cheeks again as she nodded her head.
"Yes, if there's only one person I can trust in this place, I know it's you, Lillie."
Zhen-Zhen was very glad to hear that. Because of that, she became more motivated to help and protect Sophia.
"Stop crying. Trust me… no one will ever see that video again." There was so much conviction in Zhen-Zhen's words. Sophia could feel it.
Sophia felt secure after seeing her reassuring smile. She bobbed her head once again before hugging Zhen-Zhen.
She was really grateful to have her by her side. She was the first true friend she had in this school. Everyone was always avoiding and ignoring her but Zhen-Zhen was different.
Despite the fact that Zhen-Zhen was a very beautiful woman with a strong backing because she's the wife of the CEO of the Heavenly Star Enterprise, Zhen-Zhen still chose to be friends with her.
Sophia was thinking that she was just an ordinary college student with no excellent background aside from being an intelligent student.
She thought Zhen-Zhen also known as Lillie would rather make friends with beautiful people with high social status like Jade, Athena, and company than being friends with an ordinary student like her.
But surprisingly, Zhen-Zhen became close with her. She's so kind and sweet. She's very humble, unlike Jade and her friends who only liked to show off.
"Thank you, Lillie. If you were not here then maybe I already did something that would harm me. I didn't know if I could handle these things. But because you are here, you give me the strength to fight back and become strong." Sophia thanked her from the bottom of her heart.
"You don't have to thank me. I will pinch you. This is what friends are for, remember?" Zhen-Zhen cheerfully said to her while pinching Sophia's cheek.
This time Sophia laughed because of her cute and adorable expression. Zhen-Zhen was able to lighten her mood.
Zhen-Zhen felt relieved when she finally saw Sophia smile again.
"Sunbae, just wait for me here. I just remember someone who is also part of your protection squad. Not only me, Tristan, and Matthew." Zhen-Zhen declared as she stood up immediately.
Sophia looked at her confusedly. She didn't know who she was referring to. She wanted to ask her but before she could do it Zhen-Zhen spoke up again.
"Sunbae, just wait for me here. Okay? Promise that you will not leave until I come back."
Sophia could only nod her head as she watched Zhen-Zhen running away. She went in the middle of the mini-forest. Sophia wondered what she would do there.
"Sigh, Alright. I have no choice but to wait for Lillie. I'm gonna ask her once she comes back."
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When Zhen-Zhen made sure that she was in an area where no other people watching her, she started communicating with FaMo. She already learned the technique of summoning the black fire dragon, her protector.
After checking her surroundings one more time, Zhen-Zhen summoned FaMo. It did not take long when FaMo suddenly appeared in front of her in his demon god form.
FaMo entered in a full battle mode immediately. He thought Zhen-Zhen was facing a great danger. This was the first time she summoned her. Did the enemies find her already? Were they trying to harm his baby Zhen-Zhen?
Zhen-Zhen patted FaMo's shoulder as she noticed his battle mode.
"FaMo calm down. Control your aura. We might catch other's people attention. Contain your power. There's no guardian warrior here." Zhen-Zhen couldn't help but giggle after saying that.
Though he was puzzled, FaMo heaved a sigh of relief after hearing that.
"Zhen-Zhen, what's wrong? Why did you summon me here?" FaMo asked her.
Zhen-Zhen had not yet responded when FaMo spoke up again with his sparkling eyes. "Hmmm, did you miss me?" FaMo was now grinning from ear to ear because of that thought.
Zhen-Zhen was caught off guard by FaMo's last question. She did miss him but that's not the reason she summoned him there. Zhen-Zhen could only smile at him sheepishly.
"Yes, I miss you, FaMo. But there's a much deeper reason why I called you here."
"What is it, Zhen-Zhen?" FaMo asked her with intrigue.
Zhen-Zhen told FaMo everything about what happened to Sophia. Just like her, FaMo was enraged after hearing the full story of what transpired during the Acquaintance Party and Sophia's confrontation with Jade and her friends a while ago.
"I agree! We should teach them a lesson!!! How dare they bully our dear friend, Sophia?" FaMo said through his gritted teeth.
"Yes, but before that, we must destroy the video first. I need your help, FaMo. I think Marcus' friends have another copy of that video."