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Time passed slowly as the clock ticked away on stage, and the audience sat on edge, holding their breath.

“I’ve got it, Calvin finally said. As soon as the words left his mouth, his fans, along with Brent and Laura, let out a huge sigh of relief.

Without realizing it, their palms were sweating. Even though it took Calvin longer to figure it out, they believed his answer had to be more accurate than Quinlyn’s.

They tried to calm themselves, thinking this as the host flipped to the final pages of the two books. But as the host prepared to reveal the answers, their heart rates picked up.

Meanwhile, the members of the Blooming Roses Fan Club were totally relaxed. The boys in the front row were even ignoring the event, playing games on their phones. Their carefree attitude only made Calvin’s supporters feel even more

tense.

Brent leaned over and whispered to Laura, “It’s fine. Our son’s a real genius. He’s never lost before. Those rich people? They’re all just for show. After today, we’ll use that little girl to make our son even more famous.”

Laura nodded, doing her best to stay calm.

But then, the host’s voice rang out. “According to the official answer key, one person got it wrong. The correct answer was given by Quinlyn. I declare Quinlyn the winner of today’s competition.”

The crowd went wild. The cheers and claps from the Blooming Roses Fan Club were deafening.

“Quinlyn, you’re amazing!” someone shouted. Even though Quinlyn’s victory was expected, it was still exciting.

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Meanwhile, Calvin’s fans stood frozen in shock. The answer was right there on the big screen. The entire calculations and flipping through the books–had been filmed. There was no way to argue with the results.

Brent and Laura’s legs gave way, and they collapsed onto the floor, staring blankly at their son on stage.

“No, this can’t be. How did this happen?” Calvin mumbled, rubbing his tired eyes, only to realize his palms were sweaty, too.

He’d taken ten more minutes than Quinlyn and still got the answer wrong. This was his limit.

He was clearly disappointed, but he didn’t break down. Instead, he accepted the reality with a calm but heavy heart.

her award, Calvin extended his hand and

froze for a second. His calm demeanor, so mature for someone his age,

amazing.” He was, by far,

giving a polite nod before stepping

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met.

production crew asked if they could broadcast the whole process, he turned around and saw that everyone had already gathered around Quinlyn, following her out of the studio. No one cared about the broadcast

and air it,” he said and then quickly

just as good as Quinlyn. If possible, could you let Calvin play a supporting role in one of your movies?” Laura asked, forcing

and Laura were no longer the proud, dignified couple they once were. Their request was much more

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of discarded support banners. He realized that this competition had taken away Calvin’s

attention. His parents‘ dream of him becoming a child

usually ignored parents like them, who had big

was about a child, he shook his head

character, if

SAT, he’ll make something of

good for him.” With that, he turned and walked could barely hear

away.

He

always parents who dreamed big for their kids, hoping they would achieve greatness. But in the end, it was often the kids who

right next to it was a fast food restaurant. Quinlyn was inside, surrounded by a few guys, happily

flavors of ice cream in front of her. She was using a tiny spoon to taste

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buy you a whole

whole freezer full at home. And kids shouldn’t eat too much ice cream; they’ll

boss everyone around. Quinlyn, when you’re done, come home with me. My villa is even bigger than the

mine. At this rate, you’re practically living at our place with how often

wanna punch him. Is that

cream. She even tried to sneak a bite from Joseph’s, but Larry

good. You’ve had

in disappointment. She turned to Xiomar and the others, inviting them to

buying out all the