Rewriting My Heart's Fate

Ethan didn't show up for our nighttime revision session. Leah left quickly too.

Ethan had already received a spot in a top university. In fact, I heard he got an offer from an overseas university too. He didn't even have to come to class. Everyone knew he only came to school for Leah. He even gave up the chance to go overseas. Looking at their empty seats filled me with bitterness. My emotions were a mess. Combined with all the strain of doing practice questions, I wasn't in a good mood when I got back home at night.

Moreover, seeing my lousy father, Jack Wiley, and my stepmother, Ivy Simpson, didn't help. I didn't even look at them. I just wanted to go upstairs straight away.

Jack asked, "Evelyn, how's the matter I asked you to talk to Mr. Grayson's son about?"

I scoffed, "What? Does Ethan owe me his life or something? You expect him to sign a million-dollar contract with you just because I asked?"

Jack's expression darkened when he heard this. Ivy tugged on his arm before he could lash out.

She said with a smile, "Your dad doesn't mean it. He wants you to help us get friendly with the Graysons! Aren't you and Mr. Grayson's son on good terms? Perhaps invite him over for a meal sometime?" "Not happening," I refused. "I'm the one pestering him. He hates me. Just give up."

"Watch your mouth!"

"Evelyn! Don't provoke your dad! He's been working hard to give you a good life. Surely you don't want his company to go bankrupt."

I chuckled darkly, "How I wish it would go to shit."

I wasn't going to let him keep the company running by wasting his daughter's life over and over.

"Evelyn Wiley!"

Ignoring Jack's furious outburst, I went back into my room. Closing the door, I took out my phone to look at my savings.

When I was in elementary school, my biological mother, Kayla Hubbard, learned that Jack and his secretary, Ivy, had a secret child who was half a year younger than me.

The divorce case took a whole year, but Kayla ended up getting a large sum of property. She left the country, remarried, and had mixed-race twins.

Ivy took her secret child and became Jack's wife, and the three of them soon became a proper family. I, however, was tossed about like trash. I didn't belong anywhere.

they were generous

His work life was a mess, and he'd been making all sorts of shady plans

others I was Ethan's girlfriend. He used this to suck up to the Graysons, keeping his company running for a few more

Mr. Grayson's name to invest a large sum of money. He lost a lot

said anything to me, the matter with Jack led to me being made fun of by the Graysons umpteen times. It became harder and harder for me to face Ethan, and the relationship between us became strained.

over. My best friend, Lyla Cobb, brought

your birthday tonight since we missed it. Let's relax and have some fun!"

laugh upon seeing all the confetti

past life, I strove to get into St. Nicholas University for Ethan. Lyla also got her act together and studied

took over her family business. I, however, did as Ethan's mother, Julia Heather, told me to.

chewed me out harshly. "Is this worth forsaking all your hard work in senior year of high school? You're going to regret

offhanded

Lyla said mysteriously, "I've prepared

room. A crowd of

entered. An aura of elegance radiated off him. It was like the entire karaoke room became fancy

Why was he

rejected. I had pleaded with Ethan to come to my birthday party. Though he showed up,

my seat. I used the fact that I was the birthday girl to sit beside him. My heart fluttered all night. But this time, I didn't even invite

his dark, cold gaze, I just averted my eyes and pretended to mind my own

me rapidly. "What's with you?

was the culprit! I gritted my teeth and said, "Thanks a lot. Why, it must've

was open to the idea. He accepted immediately when I asked

"Huh?"

to even respond. How could

"No way! Are you seriously giving up? You used to have a huge crush on him!'

silent. I didn't want to

guys! To get into St. Nicholas University, I'm done with crushes

so I spoke loudly. It was just my luck that the song ended right as

my voice rang throughout the karaoke room like a declaration. The whole room fell silent,