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That was why Tania was so shocked and couldn’t believe that Kayla had actually dared to go after Davon and say those things.
But Kayla was no longer the same person she had been in her previous life. The one standing here now was someone who carried the bitter memories of her old life, burning with a desperate need for revenge.
Kayla wasn’t about to fawn over Davon anymore. She intended to make him pay back everything he owed her and ensure that those who had hurt her in the past would all face the consequences.
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What surprised Kayla was that Marianna didn’t show up, like in her previous life, to accuse Kayla of bullying in front of everyone. But after thinking about it, Kayla understood.
In Kayla’s old life, Marianna only had a little water in her hair and hadn’t been truly hurt. Her face wasn’t even bruised. Marianna could use that face of hers, putting on a pitiful act and crying to everyone, easily gaining their sympathy and pity.
But now, Kayla had made sure Marianna’s face was swollen and bruised. Marianna was covered in filth and smelled disgusting. No matter how much Marianna cried, no one would feel sympathy for her–only disgust.
The idea of a hero rescuing a damsel in distress might sound nice. But no one would be willing to help a dirty, repulsive “beggar” who would only soil their own hands.
Still, Marianna had been humiliated today and wouldn’t let it go. She would definitely come after Kayla later.
But Kayla wasn’t worried. She had plenty of patience and was ready to wait for Marianna to come at her again.
As Kayla returned to her seat, she glanced around, feeling a mix of emotions.
The truth was, Kayla wasn’t stupid. In fact, her GPA in middle school had been better than Davon’s. But every time she did well in a test, excited to share it with Davon, he never seemed happy about it.
Later, Davon, looking worried, said to Kayla, “Kay, you’re the Sexton family heiress, rich and powerful. Why do you have to work so hard in school? You’re doing so well that I feel embarrassed being with you. I’m afraid people will say I’m useless.”
At the time, Kayla had been foolish. She actually started to ease up on her studies to protect Davon’s fragile ego, to avoid making him feel bad. Slowly, she stopped putting in effort, eventually slipping into a regular class, and her grades began to deteriorate.
Kayla had thought that her compromise would make Davon happy. But later, he looked at her with disdain and scolded her, saying, “Kay, your family is so much better off than Maria’s.
“How could your grades be so much worse than hers? You should reflect on whether you’ve been putting in enough effort.”
At that time, the whole school had been gossiping about Davon and Marianna, saying they were the perfect couple–gorgeous and smart, a match made in heaven. Yet, Davon had never mentioned that Marianna’s
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Looking back now, Kayla felt like such a fool. For a jerk like Davon, she had given up on her studies, handing her fate over to someone else.
Now, back in high school, Kayla was determined not to make the same mistake. She would never stop working hard in school again.
Kayla wasn’t just going to make those who hurt her pay. She was also going to crush them where it hurt most -their precious grades. She would dominate them academically, stomping all over the egos of those who called themselves geniuses.
Kayla thought, I have to take control of my own destiny.
After school, for once, Kayla didn’t go to Class A to find Davon. She headed straight for the school gate and spotted the driver, Ariel Hall, waiting there from a distance.
Without hesitation, Kayla got into the car, her voice calm but carrying an undeniable finality. “Ariel, drive.”
Ariel looked surprised. “Ms. Sexton, Mr. Ortiz hasn’t come out yet.”
Kayla couldn’t help but sneer. In the past, she had always waited for Davon after school, letting him ride in her family’s car with her.
But Davon didn’t like Kayla going to Class A to find him. He claimed it was because he didn’t want others gossiping about them.
But the truth was, he didn’t want anyone in Class A to know he was close to her, especially not since she was an underachiever from Class G. Davon didn’t want anyone to know that he was hanging around with someone like Kayla.
Davon also didn’t want anyone to know that his lavish lifestyle was only possible because of Kayla’s financial support. So, Kayla usually waited for him in the car.
Davon would always take his time after school, and Kayla patiently waited for him, never complaining. Sometimes, she would even thoughtfully prepare some snacks for him, making sure he wouldn’t be hungry before he got home.
Over time, Davon had come to think of everything Kayla did for him as a given, never once showing any appreciation.
The latest he ever made her wait was until midnight. Kayla had fallen asleep from exhaustion by then. When Davon finally strolled out, she simply asked why he was so late and why he hadn’t texted her first.
He just sneered, “Kay, we’re in Class A, the best class. Everyone’s working hard, unlike you in Class G, at the bottom of the school, with everyone goofing off and heading home to have fun.
“I didn’t make you wait. You chose to. If you’re so impatient, just leave.”
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Davon said those words as if letting him ride in the Sexton family car was some kind of unfair burden on him. This time, Kayla was determined not to let Davon feel that “burden‘ again.
Kayla said. “This is the Sexton family’s car. Who does Mr. Ortiz think he is to ride with us? From now on, Davon won’t be riding with me anymore. Let’s go, Ariel‘
She thought. I won’t hold him back from being the so–called genius anymore.
As soon as Kayla finished speaking. Davon appeared by the car door. He reached out to open the door, but found it firmly shut, no matter how hard he tried to get it open. Davon’s expression turned gloomy instantly.
He thought. First, Kayla made me look bad in front of everyone, then she forced me to pay her back. And now she dares to lock me out of the car. She’s getting out of hand.
Furious, Davon knocked on the car window and snapped, “Kayla, open the door.”
Kayla pressed the button to lower the window, her patience clearly wearing thin. As the window slowly descended, she looked at Davon icily. “What’s the matter?” She clearly had no interest in tolerating him any longer.
Davon didn’t notice her cold demeanor. Suppressing his anger, he spoke in a low voice, “Well? Aren’t you going to unlock the door?” His tone was commanding.
Kayla let out a light laugh, full of sarcasm. “Davon, have I been too nice to you? You act so entitled about getting a ride. If I didn’t know any better, I’d think this car was yours.”
Kayla intentionally raised her voice, making sure the people around could hear. She had always known that Davon not only maintained an image of the cool, intelligent top student at school, but also subtly made others believe he was a rich kid.
Back when Kayla loved Davon, she had never exposed him, even going so far as to buy him expensive brand- name clothes and shoes to help build that perfect image. He had even become the school’s top student and wealthy heartthrob.
Now, Kayla wanted to see how Davon would maintain that image without her support.
Davon instinctively glanced around, noticing that more and more people had gathered. His face flushed with anger. “Kayla, let me in. Then we can talk about this.”
Kayla shook her head with a smile. “Forget it. You’re the top student in Class A. It’s beneath you to ride in a car with an underachiever like me.
“You always say your home isn’t far away. If I didn’t force you to ride with me, you could’ve walked to school and gotten some exercise. Well, now I won’t force you. Congratulations. You can work out every day from now
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