The story went viral. No amount of money could keep it quiet.
Her career ended before it even began. She dropped out of school to escape the stares and whispers.
Our department gave me a commendation, and quietly confirmed that I had secured the single overseas fellowship spot for the next term.
Solenne retaliated by leaking photos of me and Riven leaving the hotel.
The forum went wild.
In the student lounge, stacks of cash sat piled on the table, two hundred thousand dollars.
Riven stood at the center as his friends crowded around him, all eyes fixed on the money.
One of his friends leaned in, grinning. "How was it? Was she worth the wait?"
Riven shrugged casually, puffing out his chest like a victor. "Nothing special. And she was the one who wanted it," he said, his voice drippin
