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Disappointed by Rebecca’s underwhelming reaction, Andrea went to Jeffrey’s office and shared her observations. “Jeffrey, have you noticed how much Rebecca has changed recently?”

“What about her?” Jeffrey asked casually.

Andrea relayed the day’s events, carefully omitting details unfavorable to herself while emphasizing Rebecca’s behavior. “She’s become much more composed now, no longer going her own way like she used to.”

Andrea had first been drawn to Rebecca in their university dormitory through her bold refusal skills.

When everyone discussed weekend bonding activities, two roommates reluctantly agreed, while Rebecca directly declined with the excuse of prior commitments.

Countless subsequent group activities saw Rebecca’s continued absence.

Andrea thought Rebecca’s behavior would make her isolated, but each time after rejecting others, Rebecca maintained connections by gifting luxury skincare sets, complete makeup collections, or other coveted items.

Therefore, everyone treated Rebecca exceptionally well, not minding that she didn’t join dorm activities.

About a year later, the dorm held an internal meeting. By then, the bonds between everyone had grown quite strong. The room rep had them take turns sharing opinions on each other’s strengths and weaknesses, aiming to foster more harmonious coexistence during the remaining three years.

The room rep was the first to speak, mentioning some minor flaws in each person. The others, not wanting to offend anyone, focused on trivial matters that wouldn’t cause harm.

Only Rebecca thoroughly and sincerely highlighted both the shortcomings and strengths of each person.

At that time, Andrea thought Rebecca was truly foolish, and that speaking so bluntly was bound to offend people. But Andrea was wrong. Instead of getting angry about Rebecca’s candid remarks, everyone else actually launched into a discussion.

Andrea couldn’t understand why, thinking it was either because Rebecca had given them many benefits, or because they didn’t dare to offend her.

In fact, no one got angry during that conversation because Rebecca first confessed her own flaws while only lightly addressing others‘. She followed a critique with an even greater compliment.

covered up people’s flaws by finding excuses, and then concluded by

and Rebecca genuinely wished

exactly as Andrea described–following her own rules

means she’s growing up,” Jeffrey

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she’ll become emotionally guarded, perfect for climbing the

was

if this continues, she’ll become impossible to read,” Andrea ventured, gambling on his reaction.

feelings, he was certain he could see through her. Yet he couldn’t ignore the risk of her stubbornness hardening with each

spent these past days reflecting on our last conversation,” Andrea said with practiced sincerity. “I

He said nothing, but Andrea felt

Andrea finally

parted.

gathering every ounce of courage, asked, “Are you

answered

had first approached him, he had clearly told her that he had a wife and wouldn’t divorce Rebecca for her, but she

had been refusal, until she had

things you’ve done were meant for Rebecca to see.” Andrea laid her cards on the table, having decided to change tactics

want her to realize how much she stands to lose without you and that

remained silent. It was indeed his strategy, and he knew Andrea understood. It was a conspiracy agreed upon

help you,” Andrea blurted out. “Just keep

wanted to go against Rebecca, but he desperately needed leverage

promised not to deliberately target Rebecca, but what Andrea would do was beyond his

said, allowing Andrea to take action. With half the cooling–off period gone, delays were no longer possible. “For now, I’m

in Andrea’s chest finally lifted. She knew she had won