Chapter 79: Chapter 79

Jonea hid in the east tower. She stood before the tower window and let the strong wind hit her face.

"You're thinking about Aland?"

Jonea looked back and saw Hunter walking up the stairs leading to her.

"No!" Jonea answered coldly.

"Everyone is confused because you guys suddenly drifted apart." Hunter is now standing beside Jonea and enjoying the wind that hits them.

Jonea grinned, but Hunter was oblivious.

"Like we've been close before?" The girl said nonchalantly.

Hunter turned his head and looked at Jonea standing beside him. He watched the girl's facial lines from the side and looked uneasy.

"Why is your face down?" he asked. "Did you only go this far to be able to love Aland and reject me? If so, why don't you just let him go and choose me."

"I don't know," Jonea muttered. "What do you mean by your last words about Aland and Erin's engagement?"

"It's a little unfair if Aland hides that he is already betrothed to Erin. And I think it's time for you to know the secret before it's too late," said Hunter.

"Are you all always like this? Having fun and playing with people's feelings?"

Jonea clenched her fist and hit the east tower wall with force.

Hunter was surprised. "What are you doing? You could hurt yourself."

"I don't care what happens. If it happened, let it happen. It's not self-harm," Jonea answered while looking at Hunter. "But a warning to myself to be aware."

'Besides, I have to focus on my goal of coming to Abraham High School,' thought Jonea. 'I just need to find out who the culprit is that has ruined Miller's life. If Aland is involved, wouldn't it be better if I hate him from now on?'

"Warning for what?" Hunter took Jonea's hand to examine the wound.

Jonea shook off Hunter's outstretched hand. "Test is coming soon. I have to focus and start studying from now on. After all, I also have to quickly complete a project specially assigned by the Director of the Abraham Foundation."

Hunter's facial expression suddenly changed. The change made Jonea sure that, indeed, Hunter knew something. When Jonea mentioned the particular task, the youth showed a displeased face. But Hunter was good at controlling his emotions and pretending nothing was wrong.

"Is that a task for the extension of the scholarship?" Hunter asked in an even tone.

"Yes, this is the first time I got a scholarship at Abraham High School. The Director gave me a special assignment to consider whether I can still get the scholarship next year."

'You're lying!' shouted Hunter inside his head.

Hunter changed the subject. "Don't pretend you're fine if, in reality, you're really not, Jonea."

Hunter reached out to touch Jonea's cheek, but the girl dodged and inched back. Hunter was forced to lower his hand with disappointment.

"If you want, I can help you study. Come to the library after school."

"You… studying?" Jonea frowned in disbelief. "You don't need to study and will definitely graduate with a perfect score."

"Are you making fun of me, Jonea?" Hunter does not accept. "Even though I look naughty and never take myself seriously at school, I'm always studying. All the grades I get are natural results of my own hard work. There is no special treatment from the school for that."

Jonea raised both hands to stop Hunter. "Enough!" Then the girl left Hunter alone in the east tower.

Hunter cursed and punched empty air. "It's fine if you avoid me. But, sooner or later, you will definitely turn on me," said Hunter to himself.

When she returned to class, Jonea accidentally saw Aland coming to school with Erin. That's a shock.

"After a few days of not showing up at school, now he's coming to show off his girlfriend?"

Jonea couldn't hear Aland and Erin's conversation because they were too far away. From the spiral date on the east tower, Jonea could see Erin clinging coquettishly to Aland. They kiss.

Reflexing at that moment, Jonea looked away. There was a feeling of so much pain and hurt in her chest. She was angry and jealous.

"Erin, what the hell is this?" Aland shouted while pushing the girl away.

Unfortunately, when Aland did that, Jonea wasn't paying attention.

"Why are you mad at me, Aland? I just gave you a small kiss as a sign of farewell."

Aland rubbed his lips roughly. "Don't do that again, Miss! You're being presumptuous and crossing the line. Why did you follow me to school?"

Even though Aland was angry, Erin was still happy. She was so pleased because she could seduce Aland. Aland still showed his cold and indifferent expression. He left Erin just like that and rushed into class.

Jonea ran down the east tower stairs at breakneck speed. She hoped that the feeling of tiredness could erase the anger and turmoil in her chest due to jealousy. Even though she was out of breath and her heart was pounding hard, Jonea kept ringing when Erin kissed Aland.

Jonea reached the bottom of the east tower stairs. She was holding onto the wall with one hand. Her head was down, and her lungs were on fire. Sweat was pouring down her temples and body. Jonea really pushed herself to the limit of her fatigue.

Then, Jonea realized that her hand was touching a poster pasted on the wall of the east tower. She read the sign.

"New Year celebration party?"

There will be a dance party to welcome the new year. As well as for entertainment after the implementation of the exam.

Jonea removed the poster and crumpled it up.

"Damn party! Nonsense! No one will take me to that party. Everything is useless."

The girl's emotions were still out of control. She continued to feel cranky and annoyed. Jonea needed an outlet.

Without her noticing, her feet stepped and stood before the judo club. It was the first time Jonea faced Edison and his friends at the club.

Bang!

Jonea opened the door of the judo club with a bang. Inside the club, several students had gathered who were practicing. They all stopped from their respective activities and turned simultaneously towards the door.

Jonea glanced around the room. She didn't find Edison, but she saw Biggest leading the practice.

Jonea approached and saluted Biggest with a bow. "Allow me to join today's judo practice."

The previously tense and quiet atmosphere suddenly became lively with the laughter of all club members.

"What is this?" Biggest surprise. "Hey, Miss. Looks like you got into the wrong club. The dance club is in the next room."

Jonea's eyes flashed sharply. 'Looks like this big boy didn't learn from past mistakes,' she thought. 'It seems he doesn't recognize me either. Fine, if this is indeed a chance to vent my frustration.'

Jonea straightened up and looked at Biggest.

"I didn't go to the wrong club. I want to spar with you for today only. It doesn't matter who will be my opponent. I just want to make my body exhausted and be able to forget about my problems for a while."

"What an interesting girl!" exclaimed one of the students, then whistled seductively.

"Biggest, why don't you serve her?"

Biggest sneered. "You insulted me, huh? How can I fight women? It is so immoral."

Jonea was getting annoyed. Just because she's a girl, they underestimate her.

"That's it," Jonea exclaimed. "How about we make a bet?"

Everyone finally got her attention. Hearing the word bet makes them interested.

"What do you want to bet, Miss?"

Jonea turned and watched one by one the judo club members who were there. "I will choose him as my opponent!" Jonea pointed at Biggest.

Everyone held back their laughter but remained patient while waiting for Jonea's explanation.

"If I defeat him in two rounds, he will have to come to the dance as my bodyguard."

Laughter exploded at that moment. Biggest's face was red with embarrassment and anger.

"Hey, Biggest, it looks like this young miss is confessing her love to you!" teased a student.

Jonea grinned and smiled sinisterly. 'I needed protection to come to the party and take the opportunity to sneak into the director's office.'

"But, if I lose, you can ask me anything. Even if I have to be your servant for a whole month."

"Wooo!" Everyone cheered with joy.

"This is interesting! How about you hand over your body to us?"

Instantly the room became silent.

Even Biggest was utterly speechless. He was embarrassed and angry. The big young man finally stood up and approached Joneaa.

"Just stop! You'll regret it later."

"You're afraid of me?" challenged Jonea. "Beat me first if you want to get me!"

The biggest is getting annoyed. He also extended both fists towards Jonea. "I accept your challenge!"

Jonea countered Biggest's fist with her own fist. They have agreed.

"Should we tell this to Boss?" whispered one of the students to Biggest.

"Ed doesn't need to know. It's just child's play. I'm sure I can deter him at the first blow. We shall see if he will weep bitterly, begging to be released from the bet?"

The other students laughed again. They belittled and laughed at Jonea. Whereas Jonea only focused on gathering all her anger into one for her to vent.

Jonea didn't even have to bother changing clothes. She was still wearing her school uniform. Only underneath her thigh-high skirt was she wearing long sweatpants.

All the students sat in a circle to make room for the match, which looked utterly unequal. Biggest and Jonea stood in the middle facing each other.

"You'd better use personal protective equipment," Biggest suggested.

"I don't need it," Jonea said, looking up into Biggest's eyes. Because his posture is much bigger and taller than Jonea's. "Maybe you should use personal protective equipment."

Biggest chuckled in disbelief. "Hey, little Miss, you've got quite the guts, too. At first, I just wanted to play with you. But, seeing your arrogance, it looks like you need to learn a little lesson. Don't blame me if something bad happens."

A student acts as a referee. "We have one rule," said the student. "It is forbidden to injure the face with other vital organs. Do you understand?"

Battle begins. Biggest attacks first. He locked onto Jonea's arm and tackled the girl's leg to knock her over.

Jonea dodged easily and quickly. The situation immediately reversed. Jonea, who was small in stature, had no trouble avoiding it. But she needed extra power to slam Biggest to the floor.

All of the students at the training ground looked relaxed and looked down on Jonea. But they all gasped when Jonea's next two steps managed to slam Biggest's massive body onto the floor. No one thought Jonea could take down Biggest with such a small body.

Biggest fell with his back hitting the floor first. He groaned and felt extremely humiliated. Then he stood up again, and so did Jonea. They face each other again.

"One more round and you will win this fight, Miss!" exclaimed the student who acted as the referee.

Biggest started moving his body to stretch his head, shoulders, and leg muscles. He seems to be getting serious.

"I was just playing around," said Biggest to his friends. "Now, you guys watch how I'm going to take this girl down in one move."

The second match starts. Before Biggest managed to move, Jonea had knocked the boy down first. Jonea locked Biggest's leg and tackled him.

Jonea grabbed Biggest's clothes by the waist and slammed them down. Not only there. Jonea also strangled the young man by the neck and pinned him to the floor.

The biggest can't breathe. Like it or not, he had to clap his hands on the floor in surrender.

"End!" said the referee. "The winner is Jonea Fallon!"

Biggest does not accept. When everyone cheered for Jonea, he suddenly attacked the girl. Everything got out of control. They no longer do judo but free fighting.

Jonea gets a significant advantage if she does free fighting. She can use all martial arts techniques he is good at, including taekwondo. The fight became even more fierce. The students cheered on each of their choices. Biggest couldn't accept that he was defeated by a girl who looked so weak.

Jonea received several blows to her body. However, the girl replied twice as much. Chaos ensued. At first, they were just having fun, but now their faces look so severe.

Worried, someone contacted Edison secretly.

It wasn't Jonea they were worried about, but Biggest's safety. The big youth was already battered, and his face was already bruised. At some point, he looked in pain.

Just as Jonea was about to kick Biggest's head to knock the young man down, Ed jumped from behind and stopped Jonea. He dropped the girl to the floor. They both rolled around and struggled. Jonea continues to fight.

Jonea, who is still emotional, cannot accept being stopped. She got back up and now turned to attack Ed.

But Ed definitely had more power. The alpha wouldn't let Jonea be consumed by her emotions and anger.

Ed hugged Jonea tightly on the floor to quell her anger and make her sob.

Ed ordered all members of the judo club to leave. They also brought Biggest to the medical room.

Only Ed and Jonea were left there. The line was still lying on the floor in a position where both hands and feet were locked by Ed.

"What's wrong with you, Jonea? This is different from your usual self. You can't take your anger out on other people and make them hurt."

Jonea was speechless. She just cried and roared loudly. Ed hugged her again.

They both lay down on the floor. Tears streamed down Jonea's face. The girl looks so sad and desperate.

"Call me if you need an opponent to vent your anger on. Understand?"

"I'm sorry," Jonea said, sobbing. "I really don't know what to do. It feels cramped and heavy for me."

"You naughty girl," whispered Ed. "I have to clean up this mess."

What they didn't realize was that quietly at the door of the judo club, Aland was already standing there. He watched Jonea sobbing in Ed's arms.

Aland heard about the fight between Biggest and Jonea from the students. He rushed to the judo club. Aland did not expect to see such a painful sight.