All Chapters of I'm Only His Tool to Woo Another: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

9 Chapters

Chapter 1

My hand trembled, and the phone slipped onto the bed.My boyfriend, Matteo Hogan, didn't wake, but he instinctively shifted closer to me and mumbled my name in his sleep, "Leah…"If this had been the old me, I might have thought he loved me to pieces.But now, it just felt incredibly absurd.I knew exactly who this childhood friend of his was. It was Sierra Cline, who was now with Tatum Smith, a senior from my college.I had met Sierra before, and Matteo had mentioned her to me as well. He only told me they were very good friends.As for Tatum, he had confessed to me once back in college, but I barely knew him, so I turned him down.When I later found out Sierra and Tatum had gotten together, I thought it was just a coincidence and genuinely wished them the best.Only now did I realize it wasn't fate at all. It was a game Matteo had meticulously rigged, and I was nothing more than an irrelevant NPC.Taking a deep breath, I kept scrolling through the post, which documented his

Chapter 2

I remembered how I met Matteo. It was at the tutoring center where I worked part-time.My family didn't have much, and Mom had gone through so much to raise me on her own.Once I started college, I didn't want to be a financial burden to her anymore, so I took on all kinds of part-time jobs. That was when I met Matteo, who had also come there to work.It wasn't until we started dating that I realized he came from a wealthy family.When I asked him why he was bothering with a part-time job, he just smiled and replied, "My parents taught me from a young age that money doesn't grow on trees, so I wanted to see what it felt like to earn my own way."But now, his post told a completely different story. "Who the hell would work a part-time job if it wasn't to get to her? She actually bought it, though. How naive."But obviously, that wasn't enough. To make someone feel safe, you have to show up when they need support the most. Even though my girlfriend came from a poor background, she

Chapter 3

That was exactly when Matteo stayed by my side and helped me get through that period of time.With no one else on my side, he was the only person who believed in me, constantly reminding me that I had done nothing wrong.Looking back now, of course he believed me. After all, he was the one who did those things.I admitted I was deeply moved at the time.That was the turning point that brought us so much closer. I opened up to him about everything, and he was always there, offering comfort over and over again.But now, the reality of it cut through me.Matteo had written impatiently in the post, "Honestly, shouldn't she be thanking me for getting her that grad school slot? Instead, she acted all miserable all day long. I don't even know who she's trying to put on a show for."If I hadn't helped her out, what would she even be doing right now? Unemployed and relying on me for handouts?"Someone in the comments section asked, "But what does that have to do with making her fall for

Chapter 4

When it came to group projects, everyone in class would pair up, leaving me completely stranded. No one wanted me near their team.And during that time, Matteo was the only one who stayed by my side.In the beginning, I hadn't just sat back and taken it. But every time I tried to post evidence to clear my name, the posts were deleted almost instantly.Only now did I realize that Matteo himself was a moderator for the student forum. Manipulating campus opinion was child's play for him.The guys who used to have crushes on me changed their attitude after this incident. Fueled by the rumor mill, they went even further and began attacking me on the campus forum.Some claimed I dropped deliberate hints to string them along. Others accused me of juggling multiple guys, fabricated rumors that anyone could sleep with me for cash, and even claimed I got the grad school spot by selling my body.It wasn't until a few days later, when a post titled "Stop Slandering and Attacking My Girlfrien

Chapter 5

Back then, my reply had been, "Thank you, Ms. Roberts. Let me talk it over with my family."In reality, I hadn't talked it over with anyone.The only thing on my mind was whether Matteo would be okay with it. Would he think a year was too long? Would our relationship survive the distance?But now, I was taking it back.I deleted the draft politely declining the offer and typed out a new message. "Ms. Roberts, I want to go. Is the spot still available?"The next morning, Matteo made breakfast for me just like any other day.Before heading out the door, he ruffled my hair. "Leah, I have to travel for work for a few days, but I'll video call you. Don't be scared of being home alone."Just let the housekeeper handle the cooking. When I get back, I'll bring you that cake you love, and I'll buy you that necklace you've been eyeing forever."Our anniversary is in a few days. I'll take you on a trip then. Don't worry about anything. Just leave it all to me."Instead of giving him the

Chapter 6

As the plane broke through the cloud layer, the sunlight suddenly became blindingly bright.I leaned against the window and closed my eyes.It was evening local time when we landed. I dragged my two suitcases out of the airport, looking around at the Yurestian signs with a slight sense of detachment. The air carried a different scent here, though I couldn't quite put my finger on what it was.I powered on my phone, and notifications instantly flooded the screen like a tidal wave.They were all from Matteo.Dozens of WhatsApp messages, over a dozen missed calls, and a string of texts.I didn't reply to a single one.Instead, I opened the forum post again. The latest update had been posted an hour ago.All of his previous entries had been completely wiped clean, replaced by just a few brief lines."Today is our one-year anniversary, and she broke up with me. I have no idea where she went. She's completely ghosting my calls. I don't know what kind of tantrum she's throwing."I w

Chapter 7

His name was Samuel Wall. He spoke softly, but there was a distinct warmth to his voice."You're Leah Lane, right?" he asked. "We attended the same class."It clicked then. He was the guy who usually sat in the front row, though I had never actually spoken to him before.I took the bottle of water from him, and he gave me a brief smile before walking away.That evening, we gathered on the beach for a game of Truth or Dare, and I happened to be the very first target.One of my classmates grinned. "Tell us about your past relationships."I offered a faint smile. "I've only been in one. We broke up. My ex only dated me to clear out a romantic rival for the woman he actually loved. Once I found out, I walked away."The laughter and chatter suddenly fell silent for a few seconds.Samuel was the first to break the silence. "It's in the past now. Things will only get better from here."He was right. It was in the past.Truth be told, I hadn't always been this strong. The night I fir

Chapter 8

I accepted Samuel's invitation.To my surprise, Matteo didn't leave Yurestia. Instead, he kept showing up in my orbit—whether I was in class, studying in the library, or working my part-time job.He told me he was going to win me back all over again.I ignored him. I truly had no intention of ever looking back.On the day of the book club meeting, Samuel came to pick me up at my dorm. Matteo was waiting outside too.Without a moment's hesitation, I walked straight toward Samuel.Seeing another guy by my side for the first time since he arrived in Yurestia, Matteo snapped. He rushed over and grabbed my arm. "Leah, who is this?"Before I could say a word, Samuel spoke up first. "Her suitor."Matteo froze.Taking the cue, I added, "Yes. We're about to make it official, so please keep your distance and stop bothering me."I took Samuel's hand, and we walked away together, only letting go once Matteo was completely out of sight."I'm so sorry about that. Thank you for covering fo

Chapter 9

During our first week back, Samuel and I took our time exploring the hometown we hadn't seen in a year.Some of my old college classmates heard I was back and invited me out to dinner. When I arrived, I was completely caught off guard to see my college best friend, Tiffany.The moment she saw me, she said, "Leah, I know everything now. I never should have doubted you. I actually begged the others to invite you out today. I was so afraid you wouldn't want to see me."How could I ever blame her?Only now did I learn that she later joined a top company in the industry and was doing very well.A weight I had carried for years finally lifted from my chest.Naturally, the conversation around the table eventually drifted to Matteo.One of my former roommates asked, "Have you guys heard? Matteo's post was dug up and reposted everywhere.""What post?" someone asked."The Q&A post where he admitted he only pursued Leah for the sake of his childhood friend. He orchestrated so much malici

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