Hell University was not a normal university. It was a place ruled by power, money, and fear. The richest and most influential families sent their children there. Inside those luxurious buildings and marble halls, the students followed only one rule:
Survive
And if you couldn't survive you were crushed. Zein Shoin learned that on her very first week. The hallway was almost empty after class when a group of students blocked her path. Three girls and two boys stood in front of her, all wearing expensive uniforms and arrogant smiles. One of the girls crossed her arms.
"So you're the scholarship student," she said mockingly.
Zein stayed quiet.
Another girl stepped closer and pushed her shoulder.
"You should know your place."
Zein slowly lifted her head, her eyes sharp and fearless.
"My place?" she said calmly. "Since when do spoiled rich kids decide that?"
The hallway went silent.
The girl's face twisted in anger.
"Still talking?" she snapped.
A slap hit Zein across the face.
Her head turned with the force, but she didn't fall.
Instead, she wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth and looked straight at them.
"Is that it?" she said coldly.
The group froze.
"You people only know how to attack someone when you're in a group,"
Zein continued. "Pathetic."
That was enough.
One of the boys shoved her hard. Another kicked her leg, making her fall to the ground.
A punch landed on her shoulder.
Another kick.
But even on the floor, Zein glared at them.
"Are you done yet?" she muttered.
One girl grabbed her hair and pulled her head up.
"Learn your lesson."
Zein laughed weakly.
"If you're going to do it," she said stubbornly, her voice shaking slightly,"then just kill me now."
For a moment, the group hesitated.
Then--
Clap.
A slow clap echoed through the hallway.
Everyone froze.
At the end of the corridor stood a tall boy with dark hair and a calm, unreadable face.
The atmosphere changed instantly.
The students' faces turned pale.
Because everyone knew who he was.
Ace Craige.
The President of Hell University.
The most powerful student in the entire school.
He walked forward slowly, his shoes echoing against the floor.
The bullies quickly stepped back.
"President Craige we were just"
"Leave."
His voice was quiet.
But it carried absolute authority. The group scattered immediately, disappearing down the hallway without another word.
Ace stopped in front of Zein.
She was still on the ground, bruised and breathing heavily.
Yet when she looked up at him, her eyes were still defiant.
Ace studied her silently.
"Interesting," he finally said.
Zein frowned slightly.
"Mind your own business."
A few students watching nearby gasped.
No one talked to Ace like that.
Ace raised an eyebrow.
"You're beaten, surrounded, and still arguing," he said calmly.
"You've got quite a mouth."
Zein tried to stand.
But the world suddenly spun around her.
Her vision blurred.
"Great" she muttered weakly.
Her body swayed.
Then everything went dark.
She collapsed forward.
But before she could hit the ground--
Strong arms caught her.
The hallway fell silent.
Ace looked down at the unconscious girl in his arms.
Her face was bruised, but even now her expression looked stubborn.
He sighed slightly.
"Troublesome girl."
Students whispered around them.
Ace ignored them.
Then he spoke loudly enough for everyone to hear.
"From today onward," he said calmly,
"She will work for me."
The crowd stared in shock. Ace adjusted his hold on her and added,"She's my secretary." Without another word, he turned and walked down the hallway--carrying Zein Shoin in his arms. Behind him, the students of Hell University watched in disbelief. Because the President had just chosen a secretary. And it was the most rebellious girl in the school.