Chapter 2

This wasn't the first time I'd seen Natalie.

Because, like me, she attended the same prestigious private school.

I got in on my own merit.

She got in on someone else's.

We were in the same class, but our relationship was like fire and water.

Because the top student she had her eye on didn't like her.

And that top student had come to me several times for help with his studies.

Seeing all this, Natalie couldn't stand me even more.

At school, rumors about me spread like wildfire.

Ridiculous things like a high school girl picking up garbage and collecting recyclables!

Or a high school girl trying to hook up with rich men but getting mocked instead!

There was even a rumor about a high school girl from a family that favored boys over girls, getting beaten black and blue by her parents every day!

In short, there wasn't a single rumor that was even remotely credible.

However, these fabricated rumors were deeply believed by most of the students.

Natalie had always given off the impression of being a rich heiress.

She came to school every day with exquisite makeup, wearing expensive jewelry on her wrists and fingers.

Everyone thought, how could someone as rich as Natalie casually belittle a girl from an ordinary family?

But I knew these rumors were all spread by Natalie.

I also knew she had always disliked me.

However, I never imagined she would have the audacity to brazenly walk into my home.

Especially now, as she's cuddling up to my mom and giving me a provocative smile.

Very well!

I smiled back at her, silently saying, "Since you want to play, let's play this game to the end!"

Then, I calmly got up and returned to my room.