Rewriting My Heart's Fate

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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.

stood before me like a quivering quall,

He knew that if anyone else had gone through what I did, they wouldn't have survived

someone stronger, it just forted them to keep searching for a way through the darkness. Maybe from the start, I never truly considered

But I hope you understand-there are some things I had no control over. I've severed ties with the Graysons now," Ethan said, his

anything? I scoffed, looking at him with a mix of pity and disbelief. His clear, dark eyes

separate him from them? He was their golden chuld, the heir they'd poured all their resources into - how could he ever truly

here. Who's going to believe you've left the family behind? You

with a man who had never made any real

the dinner and finish what I came

as I turned to leave, Ethan grabbed my am. I tried to pull away, but his grip tightened. I glared

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