Ellina stared at the back of the driving away car, tightly clenched her fist before stepping into the university. Thanks to her foster parents, she could attend the most prestigious university in this country, together with Lexsi, even though they majored in different subjects. She took IT and Lexsi took fashion design, which made Lexsi the most fashionable woman in their circle.

Ellina left her studies in the past because her mother told her computer major was too manly and Kenzie probably would not like it. What a foolish way to live. Starting today, she decided to do her best. At least she has to be prepared because her parents can throw her away at anytime. She had to get a job to survive, so when everything got worse, she would still be able to survive.

The quiet room fell into silence as she walked in. Taunting whispers, something she really got used to in the past, rang clearly in her ears. She sat in the back seat. She stared at her seatmate, Nero, who seemed engrossed in his laptop.

"You're early?"

Ellina nodded. Nero was the only person who used to talk to her in class. Other than him, everyone else avoided her. No one would speak to the ugly-stupid girl who couldn't do anything except follow her boyfriend everywhere.

Louder whispers could be heard as handsome figures entered the doorway. It was Alvian Raitrama D. R. and Lykaios Canuto . The most handsome students often get called Prince, who has been the center of attention since the beginning. One is because of their look, and the other is because of their smartness but not because of their family's influence because no one knows Alvian's surname.

Lykaios sat in the front seat as Alvian came to the front of the class and clapped his hands to get everyone's attention. He smiled enthusiastically and turned his laptop on.

"Everyone, listen up. I've created a new defense system for our university access security. I bet no one here can hack it."

Everyone looked at Alvian with interest, including Ellina. In the past, she remembered that her computer skills were exceptional. But because she believed what her mother said, she didn't want to show it to everyone and acted stupid in class to not look manly, leading her to the title Ugly and stupid IT girl who isn't worth being friended.

"Is that so?"

The lively atmosphere was instantly gone as Ellina's loud voice caused everyone to turn their heads toward her.

Alvian frowned his eyebrow. "Sorry, what?"

"Are you sure about what you just said? What if someone can hack it?" replied Ellina with a smile.

A mockery laugh rang from the other corner of the classroom. "She probably doesn't know what we are talking about. Alvian, don't worry about her."

That was the voice of Ariella Aldercy. The beauty of the IT department. Holding the title of the prettiest girl in uni after Lexsi Larissa.

Some people laughed and didn't even try to hide it.

"She must be doing it to get Alvian's attention."

"Ahkkk, so embarrassing. Does she know what she looked like?"

"She might not. I can't even look at her horrible face. How could she stand looking at it every day?"

Ellina, as if those words were nothing. "What if one of us can hack it?" she repeats, looking at Alvian up ahead.

Some people laughed and didn't even try to hide it.

"Does she even know what she's talking about?"

"She must be doing it to get Alvian's attention."

"Ahkkk, so embarrassing. Does she know what she looked like?"

"She might not. I can't even look at her horrible face. How could she stand looking at it every day?"

Ellina, as if those words were nothing. "What if one of us can hack it?" she repeats, looking at Alvian up ahead.

"That won't happen. This is a new system that gives high-level defense."

Those words intensify Ellina's interest even more. "How about making a bet?"

The whole class gasped in surprise. "What kind of bet?"

"To see if the system was that great," Her invitation broke the shock. "Sure, everyone can participate."

"Bet?" Lykaios stared with interest. "Not bad. I bet no one can beat Alvian, so I will give my laptop to the winner."

Ellina smiled happily, nodding in excitement. Now, she probably needs to win. Her laptop needed to be updated, and she needed a new one but had no savings left. "Interesting. I'll accept it."

"Then, what will you do if you lose?"

Ellina closed her mouth. Right, she also had to offer something in a bet. But what could she offer? She had nothing.

"What do you want?"

Panicking, but Ellina did not want anyone to know. She tells herself to be calm even though she hasn't touched the computer for a long time. She must still have some skills left. This could be a live lesson for her where she could practice-

Alvian smiled as she looked at Ellina's clueless face. "If you can beat me, I'll also give you my laptop. So, the winner will have two laptops."

Ellina smiled slightly. She turned to the man beside her. "Nero, whose laptop do you want?"

Nero was stunned. "You don't mean to fight them, do you?"

"You don't want it?" asked Ellina, squinting her eyes. "Lend me your laptop. If I win, you can choose between the two."

"Are you sure?" asked Nero in disbelief. Seriously, this woman asked her just because she needed something? His doubt rose as Ellina nodded. He should expect nothing, but a little word doesn't hurt. "Alvian's."

"Alvian, fine. Lend me your laptop." Ellina pulled Nero's laptop in front of her. Then, she turned to Alvian in front of her. "I accept your challenge. What do you want if you win?"

Alvian laughed sarcastically. This girl was insane. This girl had never appeared in anyone's eye before; even Alvian didn't know he had such a girl as her classmate after one year of studying. The only thing he knew was that this girl never interacted with others before, and this was his first time talking to this girl. And that girl challenged him!

"If you lose, I want you to show your real face, then leave the IT department!"

Lykaios rolled his eyes. He seemed to disagree. "Are you crazy? She looks disgusting with makeup. How about without makeup? Do you want me to throw up?"

Ellina's fingertip shook with excitement. Finally, she took a moment to wipe off the dough on her face. "Agreed!"

The whole classroom falls into chaos.

"She will be slapping her own face. How dare she go against Alvian."

"Has she gone mad? She's really going to die!"

Ellina chuckles. "That's easy. But I warned you, I don't want to bear any responsibility if you are going crazy about me."

Everyone laughs. This level of self-confidence was good, but it depends on who said it. How could people hold their laughter if someone as ugly as a clown said such a line?

"Do you perhaps leave your brain somewhere? Me? Crazy about you? Dream until you die!" Alvian scolded loudly. His patience was running out.

"Alright, I accept. Please prepare as much makeup remover as possible."

Ariella and Valerie immediately took out makeup remover from their bags.

Satisfied laughter rang out from all over the room.

"This will be the last day of her!"

That was their certainty. But Ellina did not waver at all. Her face remained calm, with her hands holding the laptop in front of her.

"What are you waiting for? Go to the university broadcast room. Let them know her true face!"

A group rushed to the broadcast room. The news spread quickly. IT clown vs. IT prince. There was an uproar throughout the university, with the maximum crowd wanting to witness the whole thing. The room was ready to record. The two people sat facing each other with their laptops in front of them.

"If you don't break my system within an hour, you must remove all the dirt from your face!"

Ellina nodded at Alvian's words. This was her first match since she had been alive twice, and she planned to not do it lightly.

"Start."

Chapter 3 Challenge.

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