Chapter 311: Belle Hunter
Hayley’s POV:
I finished the call, but all I heard on the other end was a cold, automated voice: “Sorry, the number you dialed is unavailable.” Disappointed, I put my phone down. Henry tried to reassure me, “Don’t worry, Boss. Once she settles in, she’ll definitely contact you.”
If this were the Christine I knew before the memory loss, I was sure she would have contacted me. But now, with her memories gone, had our friendship truly ended? I couldn’t shake off the uneasy feeling, and my mind kept drifting during class.
Soon, the third period began, and the teacher walked in with a strikingly beautiful girl. “Everyone, please quiet down. This is our new transfer student, Belle Hunter. Let’s all make her feel welcome.”
The class broke into enthusiastic applause. Belle smiled warmly at everyone and said, “Hello, I’m Belle Hunter. I’ll be your new classmate, and I hope we can all become good friends.” She was a beta, with a sweet voice and an innocent appearance. As soon as she spoke, she captured the hearts of most of the boys in the class.
“Belle, sit next to me!” One of the boys had already extended an invitation. However, Belle glanced in my direction and walked over to me. “Hi, can I sit next to you?”
I frowned. The seat next to me had always been Christine’s, but now that she had dropped out, it was only a matter of time before someone else took it. This new student wanted my seat right away. Although I was a bit reluctant, I didn’t have any reason to say no. “You can sit here.”
Belle’s POV:
Seeing her reluctance but unable to refuse, I felt a sense of satisfaction. Smiling, I said, “Thank you.” Then, I pulled out the chair and sat down, placing my backpack in the drawer. My gaze lingered on her face as I studied her carefully.
Was she the ugly duckling my cousin was talking about? She was really ugly, and she was just an Omega. I couldn’t understand what made her so special. How did she manage to beat my always-perfect cousin and become Alpha Benjamin’s fiancée?
I gave her a dismissive glance, quickly masking my expression, then asked softly, “Hi, what’s your name?”
“Hayley Carson. The class schedule’s right on the board. You can copy it if you need it.” Her cold attitude, however, only fueled my disdain. An Omega-level ugly duckling acting superior. Just wait—I’d show her how I handled things!
“Hi, Belle, I got you some chocolate,”
“I bought you a lollipop.”
“Here are some snacks. Pick whatever you like!”
Several boys tried to win me over with their little gestures, and I couldn’t help but enjoy the attention. With a soft smile, I responded, “Thank you, everyone!”
“Anytime! If you need anything, just let us know.”
I chatted warmly with them, accepting every gift they offered. But once they left, I stopped pretending. “What a bunch of idiots. Who chases girls with snacks and lollipops? Do they think I’m a three-year-old?” I threw all the snacks in the trash without a second thought.
Hayley, that Omega, shot me an irritated look. I glared back at her, saying, “What are you staring at? Never seen a guy give you a gift before? Then again, with an ugly face like yours, I’m sure no guy would even bother to look at you, let alone give you something.”
I didn’t expect her to be so disrespectful to me. She even dared to mock me, saying, “You’re quite skilled at being two-faced.” How dare an Omega speak to me like that? I was furious and ready to teach her a lesson.
“Who do you think you are, talking to me like that? Do you think I can’t tear your throat out in a second?” I bared my sharp fangs and warned her.