I Love You, Miss Genius

Terry took the stage as the contestants looked at him, each sitting on the edge of their seats. He said, "I shall announce the winner of the Scientific Research Competition!"

Trina was so nervous that her nails dug into her palms. Even Toby balled his fists and stared at the professor unblinkingly.

"Congratulations, Toby Davis!"

Toby was on cloud nine while the others were disappointed. The former did his best to contain his excitement as he ascended the stage and accepted his certificate. On the other hand, Trina turned ashen as she fell into deep thought.

'It's over. My grand plot for revenge has ended before it could even start. I won't get another shot as easy as this one to make something of myself.'

The host passed a microphone to Toby, who asked, "If I may, Professor Terry, when can I start my internship in the research institute?"

your studies here, young man. So, you'll have to come in

"All right, that's great!"

of my dreams three days from now. I'll finally meet Ms. Bonita, the pillar of the world of scientific research! I have to call my

looking like a lost

doing home so soon, sweety? Did the competition end? Did you win?" Vera bombarded her

her head and

aren't you saying anything? Are you pretending you lost to

they had. She's intelligent, cunning, and gifted, especially in scientific research. A

more she asked, the paler Trina became. Ultimately, Gresham sensed something

down Trina's cheeks a moment later, and her mother's face fell. Then, the latter slumped into the couch and muttered, "Trina lost.

am I supposed to tell them now? How can I face them?!" The butler led a group of relatives to the living