She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

Chapter 275

Brandon had clearly accepted his past. Without keeping things from Lindsay, he said, "Laney and I were high school classmates, always taking the top two spots in our grade. Either she took first and I took second, or I took first and she took second. But we're not in the same class. We didn't know each other well. Later on, we both got into Kitmore University. I studied computer science, and she studied medicine. After attending a few class reunions and some events together, we got to know each other better, and gradually, we became close." Lindsay looked up at him and said, "It's hard to imagine someone like you being in a relationship."

Brandon smiled. "I've always thought that being in a relationship would affect the speed at which I pursue my goal. It never occurred to me that I'd get into a relationship that early. But back then, we admired each other, and we had so many things in common to talk about when we were together. Over time, we just naturally got together, skipping even the confession part. We even made plans to study in Uroterin after graduation and start a business together when we came back." Linds raised her eyebrows. "That sounds great. Why did you break up later?" Brandon poured himself half a glass of wine and said indifferently, "When we're about to graduate from university, Laney received a full scholarship from a prestigious university in Uroterin. The Randolph family was thrilled and threw a grand birthday party for her 22nd birthday, which I was invited to. At the party, a scion approved by the Randolph family publicly confessed his feelings to Laney. The Randolph family and everyone at the party encouraged them to get together. But Laney rejected him and publicly announced that she already had a boyfriend, and that's me." put down her knife and fork and looked at him intently.

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look hurt or regretful at all, appearing so indifferent that it was as if he was talking about someone else's story. "Laney's declaration shocked everyone. Everybody at the party looked at me as if I was a scammer who managed to fool a princess. Laney's parents and brother were mad, openly calling me a social climber who was trying to ride a horse I couldn't even saddle. They also hurled many other insults. Many people recorded the whole thing and posted it online, and it caused a sensation." Lindsay was silent for a few seconds before asking, "What about Laney? How did she react back then?"

Brandon said, "She kept crying, begging her parents and brother not to say those things about me. But the more she did that, the angrier her family became, thinking that it was me who led her astray. She was firm in her stance, so I certainly couldn't betray her. I publicly stated that I wouldn't break up with her."

As he spoke, he sneered, his voice filled with mockery. "It was like something straight out of a melodramatic novel, The Randolph family ordered the security guards to chase me out. After I left their home, I still said I wouldn't break up with Laney, so the Randolph family ordered the security guards to beat me up. "The most disgusting part was that it started to drizzle in a way that felt overly dramatic. A group of security guards beat me up in the rain. I couldn't beat them and was stepped on by them. A crowd stood around, laughing and taking pictures. "babybl even me, saving than if shared to they in the world has family. were d parents even threatened me, saying that if I dared to pester Laney in the future, they would harm my family. They warned me to be sensible.

with me.

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saying, 'Fortunes flip, so don't

and me, and we would have no further interactions in this life. "Later on, Laney went to Uroterin

listening quietly, Lindsay asked, "Do you hate Laney

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working part-time, struggling to make ends meet, and didn't even have time to recall this experience. Gradually, I just forgot about it. Then,

and in the prime of your life. If you don't focus your time and energy on your career, but instead keep thinking about getting revenge on

through. Career is a man's best

watched her

later, Lindsay put down her knife and fork, finished the wine in her glass, and picked up a napkin to gently wipe the corners of her mouth. Only then did she look up at him and say seriously, "I meant it sincerely when I said

would I have stayed by your side for the past four years and even started

through thick and thin together. If it weren't for you these past few years in Aeloria, I don't know if I could have made πτο it to the end. But I've always seen you as my best friend. I've never considered the possibility of a romantic relationship-" Lindsay interrupted him. "Is there a woman you're interested in right now?" Brandon shook his head.