The Extra Story from Vera's Perspective

My foolish sister had once again brought up my unpleasant past.

I had initially aspired to become a successful academic researcher, but I couldn't bear the hardships that came with it. Spending my days surrounded by plants, I found myself teetering on the edge of depression.

However, my family had invested so much in my education, and it would have been a disappointment if I didn't complete my degree.

Little did I know that I would be unlucky enough to encounter Cecilia Morgan during my graduate studies.

I couldn't comprehend how such a young woman could achieve her current status. She might have resorted to improper means.

She was undeniably attractive, so it was unsurprising for her to be popular among researchers, given the gender imbalance in the field.

But we were no different—she relied on her looks, while I relied on money. Why must she target me specifically?

I found it hard to understand where her animosity towards me came from, and I couldn't believe that I would be so