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Ian, did you just see?" Nova asked as she turned her attention to Ian after Ava had left.

Ian puffed on the smoke and asked, "What?"

"Didn't you see how she was talking? She used to be a shy and ugly girl. After becoming the Gamma's daughter, she... she has become pre–"

"Pretty?"

Hearing Ian, Nova's eyes widened. She frowned and shook her head.

"What? No! She has become pretentious."

Under the moonlight, Ian's face was clearly visible. He looked at Nova, but his eyes were fierce.

"I-Ian.."

"Stop bothering her. She is not ugly but only pretends to be one."

Nova gasped at his words. Ian indirectly meant that Ava was beautiful in his eyes.

"Why are you saying this? Do you remember how you insulted her at the whole university? She is an ugly nerd and will always be."

Ian grabbed her arm and pulled her to him. She was scared by his sudden action. She glanced at the cigarette that he was holding between his fingers. That was close to her arm.

"Stop making me remember the things that I want