Chapter 44

Anya had planned to distance herself from Lily after showing her around the school. She never expected Lily to stand up for her and even maim Jack's leg when he bullied her. While she was deeply touched, she knew they couldn't afford to offend Jack. She had to beg for mercy for Lily. She was determined not to let Lily get hurt. "You'll pay?" Jack spat on Anya's face. "Do you think you have enough money to pay up?" Lily lifted her gaze slightly, her cold eyes glinting. She slipped a silver needle into her palm. The next moment, her demeanor turned icy. Anyone familiar with her would know that she wanted Jack dead. Lily made to move forward, but Ian pulled her back. "Hold it in. You may have powerful backers, but have you considered her situation? Her family is not well-off or influential. If you help her today, she'll face even more severe bullying." "Is that so?" Lily glanced at Ian coldly. She spun around, sprinted ahead, and seized Jack's neck. Her hold was forceful, and Jack