For the next few days, Lisa stopped with the blatant insults. Instead, she switched tactics, staging run-ins, and happened to forget things behind.For example, I found a faded custom necklace pendant engraved with "L&L" in my locker of the training grounds I frequented. At the seat I usually took in the library, an old poetry book was left there, opened to a specific page, with a bookmark tucked inside. On the back were the words, "Got this with Leo."The turning point came after the fighting tournament, at the celebration that followed.During the celebration party, Lisa swayed over to me, dressed to the nines with a champagne in her hand."Raina, you won first place in combat today. That was impressive." She smiled sweetly, her voice pitched just loud enough for others to hear. "Not like me. Leo always says I'm fine just as I am. I have no need to work as hard as you do."Her sweet words carried a sting. Curious glances started to gather around us.I put down the plate I was h
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