No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

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.

"I don't remember us knowing 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,

confused. "Don't

spotlight, winning numerous awards. I guess you don't remember

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

only had a vague recollection of that

and various talent competitions. Looking back, I was indeed

but it

lost the competition, disappointed my school

everyone,

good in my own

a history, and I couldn't help but

Hudson, you

Even after your

find a new life with the Wagner family. refuse to believe I can't win over you in anything. That's why

want the amusement park.

esides

my future, winning

beaten you," Haley