"Alaric, hi... I... I want to see you. Maybe we could talk? I don't know who else I can open up to about this except you."
I thought of his warmth, his kindness. The way his maturity stood out, making him seem all the more reliable. The way he had always helped me proved I could trust him.
He was different from my friends. He was someone I could truly rely on.
When he invited me to his apartment, I didn't hesitate.
The moment he opened the door, his warm smile made my heart settle a little.
I poured out everything—what Daisy had said, the turmoil in my mind.
"I hate Daisy, but... I know she's right. My family's name has given me privileges, advantages others don't have. The truth is, it's nearly impossible for an ordinary person to succeed in this field. I always thought I had talent
