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Thorne immediately understood the meaning behind Emma’s words-and he had to admit she had a point. If he

hadn't injured Bianca's ankle, there was no way Elysia would be standing in the spotlight right now.

As he looked closely at the two girls, he had to acknowledge the truth. Emma might be quite beautiful, but

compared to Elysia, she was overshadowed in both looks and presence.

He thought, ‘Wouldn't it be amazing to have Elysia in my hands for a couple of days? No, not just a couple-

maybe half a month. | have to enjoy her properly.

Before Emma could say anything more, Thorne had already gotten to his feet and started walking down from the

stands. Emma curled her lips into a smirk. Once Elysia ended up in Thorne’s grasp, she wouldn't be able to mess

with her.

The student union members were still in shock, their eyes wide with disbelief. They thought, ‘How has Elysia

managed this in just a few days?’

Elena, however, showed no such surprise. It was as if she had known this outcall along. She smiled faintly

and was about to step forward when she noticed a tall man moving ahead of her.

She frowned as she watched the slightly overweight boy stand in front of Elysia, his expression filled with

lecherous intent. Without hesitation, she quickened her pace and stepped up beside Elysia.

Thorne’s eyes lit up at the sight of another pretty girl joining the scene. Just the thought of having them together

had him practically drooling.

He hastily wiped the corner of his mouth and turned his gaze back to Elysia. “Don’t you think you owea bit of

gratitude?”

Elysia arched a brow, her tone icy. “Gratitude?”

“Exactly. If I hadn't taken Bianca out of the picture, would you be standing here, basking in the spotlight?” said

he.

Hearing that, Elysia finally recalled-Bianca’s injury had been the reason she took over the position at the last

minute. She thought, ‘So, it turned out Thorne was behind it? Her gaze locked onto him, piercing and unyielding.

Thorne shifted uncomfortably under her scrutiny. “Why are you looking atlike that?”

He liked to think he feared nothing, but facing Elysia, he couldn't shake the unease creeping up his spine. There

was something about her-an intensity-that unsettled him in a way he couldn't explain.

“You wantto thank you, right? Fine.” Elysia’s tone carried a teasing edge.

As soon as Thorne heard this, a chill ran down his spine. He felt that Elysia’s words weren't as simple as they

seemed, and she had that air about her-definitely not someone to mess with.

However, then he quickly brushed it off. With his notorious reputation at school, no one would dare challenge

him head-on.

Once he calmed down, he spoke again, trying to maintain his confidence. “So, how do you want to thank me?

How about being my girlfriend for a few days?”

Elena, who had been standing next to Elysia the whole time, shot him a cold glare as he taunted her. It was clear

from her icy expression that once Elysia gave the word, she would tear him apart without hesitation.

However, as the student union president, Elena was known for her calm and wise demeanor. Rather than taking

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her own hands, she figured it would be quicker to let Elysia handle this. She could wrap things up faster that way.

Elysia’s voice rang out, cool yet playful. “Sure, giveyour hand.”

Thorne, hearing that, was practically over the moon. He thought, ‘Does this mean she is going to hold my hand?‘

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That was bold-but he liked it. Without hesitation, he extended his hand towards her. Elysia, glancing at his rough

hand, smiled sweetly and reached out to place her hand firmly on his wrist.

Thorne stared at the hand in front of him-it was far more delicate than Emma's. Just as he was about to reach

out and touch it with his other hand, a sharp pain shot through his wrist.

His face darkened instantly, then turned pale as cold sweat broke out on his forehead. He doubled over in pain,

trembling.

The students on stage were stunned into silence. They thought, “That's Thorne, the school bully! How dare Elysia

do this?”

“Let go! It hurts!” Thorne roared, using all his strength to shout.

Elysia didn’t even flinch as if she hadn’t heard him. “Do you

feel sorry now?”

Thorne gritted his teeth, refusing to speak. Elysia’s lips curved slightly as she applied more pressure. She wasn’t

the one in pain-she had all the tin the world.

It was only then that Thorne’s fellows snapped out of their shock. Seeing him being held hostage, they

immediately leaped down from the stage. In just a few strides, they surrounded Elysia and Thorne, their

expressions fierce.

“Elysia, let

go

of him!”

“You think we won't beat you up, huh?”

Elysia remained unfazed with a faint smile. “Go ahead, but if you take one step forward, I'll make sure he never

uses this hand again. Try me.”

The threat sent a chill through the air. Thorne’s fellows exchanged uneasy glances, unsure of their next move.

Elysia tilted her head slightly. “Thorne, your little puppies aren't very bright. Maybe you should remind them a

bit.” Her tone remained casual, but the added pressure on his wrist was anything but.

Thorne couldn't take it anymore. Gritting his teeth, he finally roared, “Go away, all of you!”

His men hesitated, looking at each other in confusion. Someone said, “He just told us to leave. Shall we?”

Another one said, “Are you dumb? Go!”

As if communicating telepathically, they gave each other a knowing nod. Then, with the determination of

warriors on a noble quest, they turned and bolted. In the blink of an eye, they were gone.

Thorne pressed a hand to his forehead, thinking, ‘Absolute idiots.”

Elysia chuckled, shaking her head. “I was right. They're all stupid ones. Now, be a good boy and admit you were

wrong. Otherwise...” She tightened her grip. “You can kiss this hand goodbye.”

Thorne gritted his teeth, struggling to break free-but it was useless. He had no idea how someone as slender as

Elysia could possess such terrifying strength. “I was helping you, Elysia. Is this how you repay me? You're biting

the hand that feeds you.”

“Helping me?” Elysia scoffed. “Have | asked for that? Since you love meddling in other people's business, maybe

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break this hand to teach you a lesson.” After Elysia finished speaking, she tightened her grip even more, causing

Thorne to kneel in pain.

However, Elysia didn’t stop there. With a sudden, forceful twist of her hand, there was a sickening crack. The

sound of a bone breaking echoed through the air.

Only then did she pull her hand back, satisfied. After casually rotating her wrist, she squatted down in front of

Thorne with sharp eyes. “I knew what you were really up to from the very beginning. The person you wanted to

help wasn’t me!”

Elysia said, her lips curling into a wicked smile, “It was Emma. As for helping me? That was a coincidence. No, |

wouldn't call it helping. Let's call it a dirty trick, a wicked plan.

“Anyway, you think you can trick me, huh? You should think about who you're dealing with!”

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