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Chapter 8

Author: Much Better
Meanwhile, Samuel was frozen in shock. He stared at Tina in disbelief before turning to me. His eyes were filled with the pain of betrayal.

The roses he'd carefully prepared slipped from his slackened grip. They fell to the floor, and the petals scattered everywhere.

"You…" Samuel choked as he questioned me, his voice filled with indignation. "Irene, did you really take 50 million dollars from my mother? Did you care for me and do all of that for me, all because of money?"

He shoved past my parents, who were still screaming about their 50 million dollars, and staggered toward me. His reddened eyes were misty, and his voice cracked as he roared in despair, "Tell me the truth!

"All of your concern, all of those notes you took, and all of the times you helped me… were they all lies? Was it all because of money? Answer me!"

The hall fell into a tense silence. All eyes were fixed on me.

I didn't explain myself. I didn't get angry. I didn't even feel a ripple of emotion and met Samue
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    Samuel lifted his head, his vision blurred by the booze. He looked at Tina, whose carefully made-up face bore an expression of concern."It breaks your heart, huh?" he slurred, repeating her words as he stared fixedly at her. "Answer me this, Tina…"He leaned in closer to her, his breath reeking of alcohol as he asked clearly, "Do you also like me because of my money?"Tina froze. Her eyes flashed with panic, but she quickly composed herself again."Certainly not! How can you think that of me, Sammy? I like you for who you are! It has nothing to do with money."Desperate to prove her sincerity, she even reached out to take his hand, but he flung her off harshly."Not because of money, you say?" Samuel remarked with a sneer. "Tell me, then. Why have you come looking for me right when your company lost the chance to collaborate with Lumina and has run out of funding?"He paused. Tina's ashen face and her darting eyes were all the answer he needed."Get lost," he snarled while poi

  • Honor Roll, Heart on Sleeve: All for Mom's Millions   Chapter 8

    Meanwhile, Samuel was frozen in shock. He stared at Tina in disbelief before turning to me. His eyes were filled with the pain of betrayal. The roses he'd carefully prepared slipped from his slackened grip. They fell to the floor, and the petals scattered everywhere."You…" Samuel choked as he questioned me, his voice filled with indignation. "Irene, did you really take 50 million dollars from my mother? Did you care for me and do all of that for me, all because of money?"He shoved past my parents, who were still screaming about their 50 million dollars, and staggered toward me. His reddened eyes were misty, and his voice cracked as he roared in despair, "Tell me the truth! "All of your concern, all of those notes you took, and all of the times you helped me… were they all lies? Was it all because of money? Answer me!"The hall fell into a tense silence. All eyes were fixed on me.I didn't explain myself. I didn't get angry. I didn't even feel a ripple of emotion and met Samue

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  • Honor Roll, Heart on Sleeve: All for Mom's Millions   Chapter 4

    Tina's voice brimmed with anticipation.Still clutching the stack of document folders, Tina's assistant nodded. "I met the designer today, but she already had plans tonight. She agreed to have another meeting tomorrow."The moment the assistant confirmed that she'd personally seen the elusive designer—and had a meeting set—Tina broke into a triumphant smile."That's perfect!"She turned toward Samuel, her eyes glittering with pride."See, Samuel? I told you I could do it. I'm definitely going to get her to agree to the collaboration tomorrow!"My other classmates immediately erupted in eager praise."It's just as expected that you're able to do what others can't, Ms. Upton!""How incredible! We'll be relying on your support in the future, Ms. Upton.""Samuel is so lucky to find a partner like you who can be of such great help to him, Ms. Upton!"Their brown-nosing immensely satisfied Tina's ego. She glanced at me, who was sitting quietly in the corner, before addressing her a

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