Chapter 167 – The Billionaire Trying Hard to Win Her Heart Novel (Sophie & Tristan)

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Willow gritted her teeth in rage.

“D*mmit!”

She swung her leg at a nearby tree. However, the large tree remained motionless while she bent over to clutch her foot in agony.

Tears spilled down the sides of her eyes as she boiled with resentment.

Why? Why do I keep losing to her these days?Meanwhile, Sophie grew bored after two revision classes. Given how she could remember all these things with one glance, there was really no need for any revision. Thus, she put on her earphones as usual and sprawled on her desk.

A while later, the young woman felt a knock on her desk, and she looked up to see Bailey.

This was their first time meeting again after the events that had transpired.

Bailey seemed to have grown taller again, but this time, his eyes looked much bleaker.

“Can I help you?”

I clearly told him back then that I’m not interested in him. What is he here for this time?

“I heard your grandpa had an operation, but I haven’t had the chance to visit him. Is he doing okay? And… Are you doing okay?”

 In truth, he just wanted to know how she was doing. That was why he had come looking for her right after learning she had returned to school.

“I’m okay. Thanks for your concern.”

“I’m really sorry for what happened that time, Sophie. Can we still be friends? Just friends. I want to stay by your side,”

 Bailey continued. He really wanted to be around her.

Sophie fell into a brief silence.

She wouldn’t have minded remaining in contact with him if she didn’t know he liked her. But now that she knew about his feelings for her, there was no way she could be friends with him.

“I don’t need another friend, Bailey.”

Bailey’s eyes had just lit up with the slightest bit of hope a moment ago, but now, all of the light vanished as the young man heard Sophie’s response.

“Okay…”

Sophie wasn’t sure if she was doing the right thing, but she didn’t want to give him any false hope.

“We’re not meant to be.”

Since she wasn’t interested in him, it was better for her to be honest, lest she end up leading him on and hurting him.

“I know.”

She wasn’t going to give him a single chance.

“Here.”

Bailey took a pack of chewing gum out of his pocket. It was her favorite flavor.

He then left after handing it to her.

The students of Senior Class 8 didn’t think Bailey would come to see Sophie. He looked so humble standing in front of her like that. He must really like her!

“Hey, what’s so good about Sophie? Aren’t her body and face the only good things she has going for her? But it’s not like she’s out of Bailey’s league! Why did he look so modest standing in front of her?”

“Well, like you said, she has that body and face. What kind of guy wouldn’t want that?”

“You guys aren’t exactly right either. Sophie’s more than that. She ranks second in our grade and is joining the physics competition. That makes her on par with Bailey in terms of intelligence. Honestly, I think they’d make a good couple!”

Nothing was impossible.

It didn’t take Whitlea long to find out who her son had gone to see.

The vice principal, Franky, approached her at once.

“Sophie’s got too much of an influence on Bailey, Mdm. Dixon. If this keeps up…”

Whitlea took out a cigarette from the cigarette box. At once, Franky snagged a lighter and lit the cigarette for her.

“Since Sophie is so stubborn, bring a few men over to put the fear of God into her.”

 Whitlea’s father was part of the underworld, so she emanated an ominous aura as well.

“Sure! Don’t worry, Mdm. Dixon. I’ll definitely teach her a lesson so that she’ll never dare to appear before Mr. Dixon again!”

Franky immediately seized that opportunity. As long as I yank Andy down, the position of principal for Jipsdale Premier High will be mine!For him to become the principal of Jipsdale Premier High, he would undoubtedly require Whitlea’s help.

As such, he had been monitoring Bailey’s every move at school, just to get close to the woman.

“Go!”

 Whitlea’s expectations toward Bailey had always been sky-high, and he had really disappointed her recently.

After the self-study session at night, Sophie and Ysabelle exited the classroom together. Ysabelle had been downcast these days, for her father had been restricting her too much.

“Soph, how I wish I could go to a place where no one could find me! Then, I’ll be able to do whatever I like.”

I just want to sing. It’s not like I want to do something bad. Why is Dad so adamantly opposed to it?

“If you really want to be a singer, Ysabelle, stick to your guns. Your dream will only come true if you persist.”

Ysabelle stared at her.

“I truly envy you, Soph. I’m jealous that you can do whatever you please.”

 Perhaps it was because she had glimpsed such insouciance in Sophie’s eyes back then that she had done everything possible to befriend her.

“Ysabelle, you can become the best singer in the world. Oh yes, The Wheelers is having a concert tomorrow. I’ll bring you there!”

The Wheelers was all the rage presently, so every single concert by the band was incendiary.

As long as it was for a concert by The Wheelers, it was difficult to even obtain a ticket.

“How I wish! I tried to get a ticket last night, but I failed to buy any.”

Ysabelle was entirely crestfallen. The Wheelers is really too popular. The main vocalist, Mark, is even renowned across Chanaea. He’s the dream man of many girls!

“I’ve got tickets.”

 Mark had someone send tickets to Sophie a week ago, but she hadn’t planned on going back then.

Since Ysabelle had been depressed recently, she decided to accompany her to the concert.

“Really?”

 Ysabelle seemed to have come to life the instant she heard that Sophie had tickets. After all, she idolized The Wheelers.

“Yup!”

Sure enough, she’s young and guileless that she’s so easily appeased!By the time they reached the school gates, the car belonging to the Lombard family was already idling there. Seeing that the driver was already waiting for her, Ysabelle couldn’t help heaving a sigh.

However, her good mood rebounded at the thought that she would be attending The Wheelers’ concert tomorrow night.

“Soph, have my uncle pick me up tomorrow night, okay? Otherwise, it’s very likely that I won’t be able to get out of the house.”

 She hankered for a revolution, but it was beyond her capabilities.

At that, Sophie chuckled.

“Okay! Don’t worry. I’ll have your uncle pick you up.”

But… will Tristan be willing to attend such a concert with us?

“All right. I’m going home, then! Go back and rest earlier as well!”

After getting into the car, Ysabelle even stuck her hand out and waved at Sophie.

Subsequently, Sophie headed back to Wisteria Apartments. No sooner had she taken a few steps than she noticed someone tailing her. Verily, she was sick of such tricks.

Can’t they be more innovative? They only tail me every single time, yet they can’t do anything to me.

She stopped short and leaned back against the wall, waiting for those people following her to make an appearance.

Sure enough, the few men tailing her rushed out upon seeing that she wasn’t moving anymore. It was a few burly men with petrifying tattoos on their arms.

Taking out a strip of chewing gum, Sophie ripped the wrapper off and popped it into her mouth. It’s been a long time since I’ve last gotten some exercise. They came at just the perfect time!

“Do you know who we are, girly?”

Sophie hadn’t even an iota of interest in engaging in such dumb conversation, for it wasn’t the least bit significant.

“Is something the matter?”

 Sophie asked bluntly.

“If you want to fight, just come at me together.”

Don’t they find it boring to play a such silly game when they’re all strong and strapping men?

“How dare you?”

Huh? This script is wholly different from what we imagined.

Before Sophie had the chance to make her move, Bailey appeared beside her and shielded her behind him.

“Who ordered the lot of you to come here? I’ve said that no one is allowed to hurt her.”

 Bailey had known that his mother would never let Sophie off the hook.

He had followed her as well when he saw her leaving with Ysabelle after the self-study session at night. Never had he expected to witness such a scene for real.

“Mr. Dixon…”

At the sight of him, the few burly men grew somewhat flustered. They all knew his temperament, but it was Whitlea’s orders. For that reason, they couldn’t do anything about it either.

“Mr. Dixon, Ms. Whitlea is only doing this for your own good. Please don’t make things difficult for us and go home quickly instead! We promise we aren’t going to hurt her. We merely want to scare her for a bit.”

Scare her?

“Well, the lot of you indeed look rather scary.”

 If a kid were to behold their countenances, he would probably burst into tears in fright.

“How dare you?”

 Argh! Why are her remarks all so irritating? No matter what, we all have normal facial features. How could she make personal attacks on us? This is too much! She’s really going too far!

“Look, Mr. Dixon! We aren’t the ones who want to pick on her. It’s the other way round!”

How can there be such a girl? We all look like tough nuts at a single glance, okay? Yet, she dared claim that we are lacking in the looks department!Ignoring them, Bailey urged Sophie,

“Go home first, Sophie!”

It’s very late, so she should go home and rest.

Sophie cast a glance at the few men, but she wasn’t certain whether he could handle them.

“You don’t have to bother about me, Bailey.”

 Really, there’s no need for him to strain his relationship with Whitlea because of me. Ultimately, she’s still his mother.

Bailey shook his head.

“I’m to be blamed for this incident. How can I sit idly by and do nothing? No matter what, I must interfere in this!”

“Mr. Dixon, you’ll definitely be hauled over the coals when you go home if you do so.”

 Is he still not familiar with Ms. Whitlea’s temperament? He’ll only suffer if he continues to persist.

“In that case, pardon me for my actions!”

 Sophie pulled the hood of her sweater over her head before she pushed Bailey away. If I beat them all up, Whitlea won’t blame him anymore, will she?

“Sophie!”

 Panic swamped Bailey. Crap! She has no idea about their line of work in the past! They’re all brutal and vicious!To his surprise, Sophie wasn’t the least bit inferior to them.

They were ruthless when they attacked her, but she was even more merciless.

They were terrifying, but she was even more horrifying than them.

Sophie stacked them all together. Then she casually dusted her hands.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve last had such a workout. Get up. Let’s go at it again!”

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