Eline has no idea but she willingly entered a trap herself. But fortunately for her, Teren didn't want to act yet.

He wants to get them in one fell swoop. And if he acted now, everyone would know that it's him.

Therefore, he could only restrain himself and endure not retaliating.

"I'm not joking, you fucker." Eline sharply said as she held Teren's collar, "It's your fault in the first place. Weaklings like you only rely on stronger people. If something happened to us, do you think we will behave ourselves? Nick can't protect you forever!"

She then pushed him into the wall.

"This is your only chance to redeem yourself, persuade Nick. After that, we will no longer do anything to you."

'Should I just pull her throat here?' Teren was surprisingly barely holding himself, 'But I feel like it will be a mistake if I do that...'

He calmed himself. It's not just about the fact that he will be found as the suspect but also because of another reason he can't explain.

"Answer me!"

Eline pushed him again. Of course, Teren didn't fight back.

"Are you mute!? Damn it! Do you really think we won't do anything to you!? If we turn desperate, we will outnumber Nick!"

When Teren heard that, his face was of shock, finally having a reaction.

Seeing this, Eline smiled.

"If you understand it, do it."

But she looked to the side before continuing.

"Ah, I know, I can't just keep threatening you. How about this? If you do it, I know some friends who'll willingly take your virginity. You want it, right? Heh, as if you don't!"

'What is this girl talking about...?'

Teren would be lying if he said he doesn't want to get rid of his virginity. However, it's important that to whom he will give it. His mentality was like a maiden but that's true. He could only think of one girl he would want to do it.

"Wait, why am I taking this seriously...?'

Teren blushed a little.

'Oh, got him.' Eline revealed a disgusted expression but at the same time, a smile, thinking that her words took effect.

"She's super pretty, you know. I'm sure you'll be thrilled to meet her."

Of course, it was a lie. However, Eline has no idea what Teren's interest is. She could only think of one bait that she's confident that every boy would bite.

"Want me to show you her picture?"

Eline took out her phone to further 'pull Teren in' As she scrolls down her gallery, thinking of who is the prettiest among her friends, the emergency door opened.

Both Teren and Eline were surprised by the appearance of this person.

"What are you doing here?"

With a darkened expression, Iesa looked at both of them with soul-twisting eyes that even Teren felt unease.

"Teren"

"Yes...?"

"Go back to the room." Iesa pointed out. Her tone left no further negotiation.

Submissively, Teren nodded and went out. He glanced at Iesa's face and found that this was the first time he saw her made this expression.

'What happened?'

He was curious so he feigned his leave.

Meanwhile, Iesa entered the door and closed it.

"W-what do you want?"

Eline stiffened up but still tried to act defiantly. If things go physical, she was confident in her strength as she's athletic from the start. However, it seemed like physical strength is not what's important here.

She just felt scared. But that doesn't mean she will show it.

Without saying a word, Iesa stepped forward, only having a few inches of distance from Eline. She then opened up her palm and said.

"Your phone."

Eline didn't need to think about it. Iesa wants to take her phone. She wanted to say no but... somehow, she can't

"Tsk..! Why?"

Although reluctant, Eline slowly put her phone forward.

"I'm curious about the girl you're saying. How pretty is she?"

"What...?"

Eline finally placed her phone on Iesa's palm to which the latter took and without warning, she threw it like a piece of garbage down to the lower level.

Crack* a sound of breakage echoed.

"I'm prettier."

It took Eline a moment before she finally realized what happened. It was too sudden, too smooth, and too unexpected.

"What did you-!?"

She looked over her phone and with just one glance, it's easy to tell that it had a broken screen.

"I tried to give it back to you but... it slipped from my hands."

Iesa then turned around and walked away while saying-

"Sorry, I'll go back to the room, now."

She opened the door but Eline snapped and charged at her.

"You bitch! I'll kill you!"

But before she could grasp Iesa's hair, the latter turned around and easily pushed Eline away. The force was something Eline didn't expect and therefore, she fell onto her back. If they didn't move away from the stairs, she would've gone tumbling down.

"Y-you almost killed me!"

Eline trembled as she remembered how Iesa didn't hesitate to push her down. She looked and saw that there was no trace of guilt in this woman's eyes. There's even a tint of disappointment...

"So, do you want me to leave or stay?"

A threat.

Eline didn't need to hear any further. She just stayed silent as Iesa left and closed the door.

Alone inside, Eline slowly crouched and hugged her legs.

"What the fuck... what the fuck... what the fuck..." she muttered with obvious fear on her face.

She's aware that Iesa was not someone who should be messed but this was just too...

As tears about to drip from her eyes, the door opened. She twitched out of fear but she saw it was Catherine and Mira.

Seeing her state, both newly arrived girls dropped and hugged.

"Did Iesa do anything to you!?"

Mira frustratedly asked. She asked because they met Iesa on the way.

"She fucking threw my phone away and pushed me down!" Eline finally let it out as Catherine hugged and petted her.

'We're doomed...' Catherine thought. But Mira didn't think like her.

'Iesa... Nick... Teren.... you're done to us!'