Unlock the content CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE Back in school, you were always in the spotlight, winning every award like it was nothing. You probably don't even remember." She wasn't wrong-I didn't.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"You were in that debate competition, remember? Your team won first place, and you got Best Debater. The topic was public versus private interests. I was there, too," she continued, her eyes glazing over like she was replaying sscene in her head. Vaguely, I remembered. I'd done a lot back then-debates, speeches, talent shows. I was always that busy girl.
Thinking about it now, I really did crush it.
1/2 Chapter 443 *So, I beat you, huh?" I asked, smirking a little.
+25 BONUS Tanya's laugh was sharp. "Yeah, you beat me. I lost the debate, let down my school and my teachers, and everyone said I was just a big fish in a small pond." Wow, I had no clue I'd made an enemy back then. I let out a dry laugh. "So... you've hatedall this time?"
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"You're good at everything. Even after losing your parents, you somehow ended up with the Johnstons. I refuse to believe I'm worse than you at everything. That's why I want the amusement park. It's not just about securing my future-it's about finally beating you" she said, steady and direct. She locked eyes with me, her voice tightening. "I refuse to believe my life has to be a loss every tI cross paths with you." I tilted my head, totally unfazed. "And what if I don't give you that chance?"
There were things I might let go of, but not to help her out-just because I didn't want them anymore. But the amusement park? No way. It wasn't even up for discussion.
It was my dad's love wrapped up in every ride and ticket booth. He hadn't built it, but I only pushed for it m because of something he said toonce Without that, the place wouldn't exist. It was my work, my dream.
Handing it over to Tanya? Not happening. And honestly, even just thinking about the park's value? There was no way she deserved it. "If you givethe amusement park, I swear you'll never have to deal withagain. I'll stay out of your life forever," she said.
I let out a soft laugh. "And what if I say no?" Her eyes darkened, something sharp flashing behind them. "Then we both go down together."