Does she really want the amusement park? Does this woman actually think it's a gold mine?

"No way," I flatly refused.

"Why not?" Haley Perez asked me.

I didn't respond, so she continued, "Is it because Conrad Wagner gave it to you?"

She really had a drama unfolding in her mind.

"Didn't you listen to what President Wagner said at the opening ceremony?" I reminded her.

Haley just laughed mockingly, "Those were just words to deceive the public."

Arguing with someone so unreasonable was pointless, so instead of continuing, I asked, "Tell me, why do you want the amusement park so badly?" "Because it's a cash cow. With it, I won't have to worry about my future," Haley's response sounded grounded.

From her reactions, her words seemed to ring true, but I knew it wasn't that simple.

"Haley, you want something but you're not being honest. How do you expect me to say yes to your request?" I pointed out bluntly.

Her eyes narrowed. "You really want to hear the truth?"

I didn't even respond; instead, I turned to leave, but she grabbed me again, "The truth is, I want to take what's yours."

That was brutally honest.

each other or having any interactions before. Why would you want to take what's mine?" Haley gave a bitter smirk and said, "You really don't remember, do

was confused.

you

also participated in a debate competition where your team won first place, and you were awarded the best debater... The theme of that debate was public versus private. I

only had a vague recollection of that debate; the specifics

speeches and various talent competitions. Looking back, I

but it was a

you won... I lost the competition, disappointed my school

everyone,

good in

history, and I couldn't help but smile sarcastically. "So,

Hudson, you excel

after

find a new life with the Wagner family. refuse to believe

want the amusement park.

esides

future, winning it

beaten you,"

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