Lina's face was pale as she trembled in anger. "How could you be so shameless? I only asked you for some jewelry! You spent everything else on me out of your own will. How could you ask me for it back?"

Ryan chuckled coldly. "Just tell me if you're giving it to me or not. If you don't, I'll tell the school immediately and put up posters to advertise your gold-digging tendencies!"

Lina roared, "You're utterly shameless!"

"So what if I'm shameless? All I want now is money. I don't give a damn about anything else!"

Ryan pulled his phone out to look through his spending records. Then, he looked up and glared at Lina. "I've spent more than 90 thousand on you. I'll give you a discount. In three days, return it all to me. If not, I'll destroy your reputation!"

Then, he turned around and left.

Lina stared at his retreating back and said nothing for a long time. Then, she cried, using her palm to muffle her sobs. Everyone felt bad for her after that pitiful display. However, no man dared to approach her and offer consolation. After all, becoming her rebound would mean taking up a 90-thousand-dollar debt. Who would dare to do so?

Suddenly, a lady said, "Don't you guys think that Lina seems to be a bringer of bad fortune? While she was dating William, he became the target of public condemnation. While dating Benjamin, he was chased out of the school. Now that she's dating Ryan, he stole from the school..."

"Her beauty is lethal."

"She's got to be pretty in the first place. Lina is, at most, above average. She just brings her boyfriends bad luck."

"Right. That's exactly it! Any man who dates her won't fare well!"

"Hear that? You should all stay away from her. I'd like to see what becomes of her next suitor."

All the women who had been jealous of Lina or were bullied by her further exacerbated the situation. They wanted to destroy her reputation once and for all. Lina had been crying sadly. When she heard this, she immediately looked up and glared at them. The fire reignited in her eyes.

I felt sentimental. This was who Lina was—a woman who would never back down. Initially, I liked her because she was pretty and inspired a protective urge within me. Apart from that, it was because she was extremely strong-willed.

After a while, she walked out. However, before leaving the cafeteria, she noticed our table—specifically, me.

"William..." She looked at me in surprise, complicated emotions swirling in her eyes.

I smiled and said nothing.

Benjamin couldn't help but ask, "How dare you greet William? Shameless."

She paled. Her eyes shone pitifully as she said, "William, I'm sorry."

I paused. I didn't expect her to apologize. "How many times have you apologized to me?"

The last time was because of Matthew. This time, it was due to the stealing. Who knew what she would apologize for next time?