Chapter 75

At Marissa's words, Dominick's previously unreadable expression softened slightly. "You've always been so competitive," he said with a faint sigh. She lowered her head, feigning embarrassment. She knew his words meant he had forgiven her.

She replied, "Well, what can I do? With someone as outstanding as you by my side, how could I not want to do my best?" Her tone turned playful, her mood visibly lighter.

Marissa pondered, 'I knew it. With the bond I share with Dominick, there's no way he'd stay mad at me over something like this.

'Besides, I'm the one who got hurt today. He's probably upset because I lied. Now that I've admitted my mistake, he won't keep giving me the cold shoulder.'

With that settled, Marissa glanced around the venue again. The way people were looking at her had changed, becoming more intense and curious. And that was exactly the reaction she wanted.

when Marissa had been talking to Dominick, she had deliberately leaned in closer. No one else knew what they had discussed, but her alternating expressions-shy and demure

after hearing a few of her words. To the onlookers, his exasperated look seemed tinged with

online. They figured it wouldn't be long before

glass as he walked over to Dominick. He greeted Dominick with a friendly pat on the shoulder, acting like an old friend who

Nathaniel had just patted

to please." Dominick raised an eyebrow

Dominick and Nathaniel were like polar opposites. Dominick was the

The only failure in his life,

grades were consistently among the worst, and he was infamous for his mischievous ways. With

never done anything with real effort this club marked his first attempt at something serious. Marissa smiled warmly and greeted Nathaniel. "It's been

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