Chapter 86: Miss Pure and Perfect

When Olivia was being bullied by Mia and her group, Sophia never spoke up for her, nor did she try to stop anyone. Instead, she would only show concern for Olivia afterward, in front of a group of boys, making it all for show. The girls in the acting department couldn’t stand her, and because she deliberately pretended to be close to Olivia, Olivia’s life in the department became even harder. To Sophia, Olivia was nothing more than a tool.

A month ago, Sophia had been selected to participate in an off-campus event and had just returned today. In her previous life, Sophia had completely ignored Olivia after attending this event and never spoke to her again. But in this life…

Olivia glanced at Lucas, who was crouching next to her desk, and a cold smirk appeared on her lips. Sophia was really only nice when she had something to gain. Acting like she hadn’t heard a word Sophia said, Olivia stayed slumped on her desk without moving. Sophia didn’t seem to mind, using the opportunity to glance at Lucas as if she’d only just noticed him.

“Lucas? You know Livi?”

Lucas looked up to see the strikingly pretty girl standing there, but his focus remained on Olivia.

If Mr. Benjamin found out Olivia was sick and he’d done nothing, Lucas was sure he’d get an earful—or worse.

“Hey, buddy, maybe you can talk some sense into her. She’s got a fever and refuses to go to the infirmary. I’ve been trying to convince her for ages.” Lucas noticed Sophia’s affectionate tone when addressing Olivia and assumed they were friends.

Sophia was surprised. She hadn’t expected Lucas to actually know Olivia—and even more shocking, he seemed genuinely worried about her. At school, Olivia was practically invisible, the target of Mia’s bullying.

How had a single month away turned into Olivia being on such good terms with Lucas? Sophia knew all about Lucas’s family background. Someone like him—a high-society heir—was an opportunity she couldn’t let slip by. Sophia’s expression immediately softened into one of concern.

“Livi, you’re sick? Why didn’t you tell me sooner! Let me take you to the infirmary. I’m really worried.”

Her delicate, gentle tone, paired with her signature Miss Pure and Perfect image, was undeniably endearing. Dealing with Lucas was already draining enough for Olivia; now, Sophia was piling on.

“I’ll go by myself,” Olivia muttered, feeling thoroughly annoyed by the two.

Lucas watched as Olivia decisively got up, his eyes narrowing slightly.

“You’re not planning to use this as an excuse to ditch, are you?”

Olivia was stunned. When did this guy get smart?

“Livi, why don’t we both take you there!” Sophia chimed in, her concern, however, subtly roped Lucas and herself together as a team. Seemingly genuine. Her phrasing… That was Sophia’s signature move—always managing to quietly close the gap between herself and the boys around her.

“Suit yourselves,” Olivia replied, her head feeling heavy. She didn’t bother watching Sophia’s performance and simply walked out of the classroom. As the trio left, the other girls in the acting department didn’t look pleased.

“Is Lucas blind? Why’s he wasting time on that ugly nobody Olivia?”

“There goes Sophia again. She doesn’t even pretend to like Olivia unless there’s a guy around, and then she turns on the act.”

On the way to the infirmary, Sophia seized every opportunity to demonstrate her kindness in front of Lucas, expressing endless concern for Olivia and even reaching out to support her. Olivia immediately pulled her hand back.