Chapter 4

I decided to stay away from Jonathan completely.

To me, he was another teacher now. Maybe even an annoying one.

I threw myself into graduation and job hunting.

I was determined to prove with my own abilities that I have never needed to take shortcuts.

Amiston University held a nationwide academic competition.

I signed up, made it through every round, reached the finals, and ultimately won first place by a landslide.

At the awards ceremony, I stood under the spotlight, holding my golden trophy. Jonathan was sitting in the front row.

As one of the judges, he was looking at…