Chapter 7 What Do You Like About Me? I'll Change!

Liam crossed his arms, looking totally bummed out and frustrated.

"Ugly girl, are you nuts? Tell me what you like about me, and I'll change it!" he demanded, his voice tinged with a mix of irritation and desperation.

Chloe glanced at Liam's cold, handsome face and gave a slight smile. She could see the conflict in his eyes, the struggle between his pride and his need for her approval.

She parted her lips and said, "I like how you can't stand me but can't get rid of me."

Liam's expression shifted from confusion to annoyance as he processed her words. Chloe grabbed her backpack and hopped out of the car without looking back, leaving him to stew in his emotions.

Liam's classmates, who usually flocked around him, saw his car and quickly gathered.

One of them, Eric Allen, who was usually Liam's sidekick, saw Liam get out of the car looking furious and hurried over to him.

"Liam, what's up? You look pissed," Eric said, trying to gauge the situation.

Eric's words only made Liam angrier, his frustration boiling over.

Pointing at Chloe as she walked away, he snapped, "If you had an ugly girl living in your house every day, would you be in a good mood?"

Hearing Liam mention Chloe, Eric fell silent. He knew from Lucy about Chloe's fiery temper—a girl who could beat Lucy to a pulp was not to be messed with. Eric had heard the stories and had seen the aftermath of Chloe's confrontations. He understood that Chloe was not someone to take lightly.

It seemed Liam was in deep trouble, dealing with someone as unpredictable and strong-willed as Chloe.

Eric then grabbed Liam's backpack, and the two walked side by side into the campus.

Liam munched on his sandwich while talking to Eric.

"Eric, did you did you manage to get the contact details for that stunning biker girl from last night?"

Eric shook his head, his expression one of resignation. "Sorry, Liam. No luck. Tony's keeping it tight. After pocketing the cash, he mentioned he found the biker girl online!"

Liam's eyes widened in disbelief. "What? Has bike racing sunk so low? A goddess like that can be hired online?" he grumbled, his frustration evident in his voice. He took a big bite of his sandwich, chewing aggressively, clearly annoyed by the news.

Eric shook his head and replied, "I don't know about that. But don't worry, Liam, I'll keep looking and find her contact info."

Hearing Eric's words, Liam's anger didn't completely fade. He kept a sullen face, his mind racing with thoughts of frustration and determination.

Liam was constantly plotting how to teach Chloe a lesson and show her that he, Liam, was not someone to mess with. His pride had taken a hit, and he wasn't about to let it go without a fight.

After lunch, Grant called Liam, instructing him to take Chloe to the mall to pick out a dress. That evening, the Martin Mansion would host a welcome party for her.

Thinking about how the "ugly girl" had bullied him and now his family had to host a welcome party for her, Liam felt his anger bubbling up again. The thought of having to cater to Chloe's needs and make her feel welcome in his home was almost too much for him to bear.

Liam found a way to vent his pent-up anger. He decided to use the welcome party as an opportunity to make Chloe suffer and embarrass her in front of everyone. He wanted to ensure she wouldn't dare to stay with the Martin Family any longer.

As he planned his scheme, Liam's mind raced with possibilities.

He called over Lucy, who had been beaten up by Chloe the day before, and said, "Lucy, we're having a party at my house tonight. All the big shots and rich heirs will be there. Interested in joining?"

Lucy's father held the prestigious position of dean at Quest University. To curry favor with the influential Martin Family and connect with more wealthy families in Sovereign City, Lucy nodded without hesitation. She saw this as a golden opportunity to elevate her family's social standing and secure valuable connections for the future.

She said, "Liam, absolutely, count me in! I'd love to be there."

"Good, if you want to go, then do something for me," Liam responded, a sly smile playing on his lips.

"What is it?" Lucy asked, her curiosity piqued and her mind racing with possibilities.

Liam leaned in close to Lucy, his voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper as he outlined his plan. He spoke in hushed tones, making sure no one else could overhear their conversation. Lucy listened intently, her initial expression of nervousness and fear gradually shifting to one of determination and resolve as Liam encouraged her.

Soon, Chloe, who was studying in the classroom, got a call from Liam.

"Ugly girl, Grant just called and said there's a welcome party for you tonight. He wants me to take you to buy a dress. Are you going?"

Chloe had zero interest in boring gatherings. Determined to make the most of her time at the esteemed Quest University, she promptly declined Liam's invitation.

"No."

Liam didn't expect Chloe to refuse so bluntly. To get her to go, he decided to use reverse psychology.

"Exactly. Why does Grant want this? It's just a welcome party. Do you really need a dress? Look at you—do you even deserve one? Even in a royal gown, you wouldn't look like a princess. It's not that I won't buy it; it's that you don't want it. If you embarrass yourself at the party, don't blame me."

Liam's words piqued Chloe's interest. Liam said she wouldn't look like a princess in a royal dress? That jerk, it seemed losing that five million dollars last night didn't make him feel any pain.

Just as Liam was about to hang up, Chloe spoke up, "Wait, I'll go. I'm afraid of embarrassing myself! Liam, take me now."

Soon, Chloe packed her backpack and followed Liam to the mall, where they chose a nice, affordable dress from the dress section.

Meanwhile, Grant, in his spacious and elegantly furnished office, received the paperwork from the mall. As the CEO of the Martin Group, every purchase made by a Martin Family member from their own mall required his approval and signature.

When the picture of the light green dress was placed on Grant's desk, his eyes showed a hint of appreciation.

The dress was beautifully designed, with intricate details and a sophisticated style that caught his discerning eye. Grant had to admit that Chloe, who had studied design, had exceptional taste in clothes.

Her slightly dark complexion and somewhat unruly demeanor were softened by the light green dress, giving her a gentle appearance with a hint of girlish shyness.

Even with moles and birthmarks on her face, the dress added a bit of elegance to her appearance.

As Grant glanced at the dress, he could already imagine how the slender Chloe would look in it.

As evening descended, the political and business elites of Sovereign City assembled at the Martin Family's estate.

Meticulously dressed Lucy also arrived at the party. Seeing Liam greeting guests, she quickly approached and whispered to him, "Liam, everything is set. Just waiting for that ugly girl Chloe to make a fool of herself."