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Chapter 28

Author: Lauren
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Caroline’s Point of View

Knoxx stands up straight, rubbing the back of his neck. “Caroline, I need some time to think about this.”

I nod, crossing my arms. “I understand. You can take until the final round of the competition. But I want you to be clear about what I’m asking.”

“Right. I get it.” He looks away, a hint of uncertainty in his eyes. “It’s a lot to process. I’ll think about it. Just give me some time.”

“Time is all I can give you.” I take a deep breath, then step up. “I’ll leave you to it.”

With that, I step out of his office, leaving him alone with his thoughts.

When I get home, I check my phone out of habit. Almost immediately, I see it—the flood of notifications from social media, articles, and comments. My heart sinks as I notice Dolly’s name is trending again. Curious, I click on one of the links to see what the latest fuss is about.

There it is—a flashy PR release with Dolly front and center, glowing in front of the cameras like she owns the spotlight. The headline scr
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