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Back then, the Wiley family wanted to tie me down as if our fates were inseparably linked. They believed in a shared rise and fall-if I succeeded, they would too. But all they ever truly wanted was to stand on my back, constantly draining me of my strength and resources. Ethan knew full well about my situation, yet he kept giving the Wileys chances time and time again. When I finally worked my way up to second place, I realized that beating the top spot wasn't realistic, but I could become the one and only second place. "Mr. Grayson, whether it was in the past or now, we live in two different worlds. You and Leah can have your bright future together.

"However, I will never let her off for an ironclad case to be dismissed due to 'insufficient evidence-that only proves that the Grayson family had a hand in manipulating things behind the scenes. If you people can't tell right from wrong, then I'll make sure this gray world sees some color"

1w what I was saying sounded like a bold declaration, but one day, I would stand at the top and make everyone realize my strength. All I ever wanted was falmess

The Graysons might think they could justify saving a murderer because of some life-saving favor, but don't they understand? All of this murderer's crimes were built on taking the life of an innocent person.

had nothing more to say. He stood before me like a quivering quall, head bowed,

was telling the truth. He knew that if anyone

for a way through the darkness. Maybe from the start, I

Grayson family has wronged you, and I can't deny that. But I hope you understand-there are some things I had no control over. I've severed ties with the

at him with a mix of pity and disbelief. His clear,

He was their golden chuld, the heir they'd poured all their

joke, but we're both adults here. Who's going to believe you've left the family behind? You

especially with a man who had never made any real decisions, never stood in my

lights around us flickered slightly, reminding me that I needed to get back to the

to pull away, but his grip tightened. I glared at him, clearly annoyed. "Clinging on like this

"Your style=

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