The Forgotten Girl Is Back For Revenge

Chapter 52

“Hailey. I brought you lunch,” Mateo said, holding out a box with grilled salmon. “This is the last serving.”

In the cafeteria, his clear, handsome face was lit up with a warm smile.

Students passing by couldn’t help but cast envious glances. Hailey’s boyfriend was Owen, and now here was Mateo, a brilliant and handsome guy who was also pursuing her. It was like living a dream.

Hailey gave a faint smile. “Sorry, Mateo, I don’t like grilled salmon.”

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Mateo didn’t seem embarrassed at all. Instead, he pulled his hand back, looking slightly sheepish as he scratched his head. “Sorry, I didn’t know. Hailey, what do you like to eat? I’ll make sure to get it for you next time.”

“Hailey, over here! I’ve got a seat saved for you!” Joshua called from a short distance away.

“Mateo, it’s better to focus on your studies, especially with exams coming up. I appreciate the gesture, though.” With that, Hailey turned and walked toward Joshua.

Mateo, undeterred, stood his ground and called out loudly, “Hailey, I’ll win you over!”

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The students around them gasped in surprise. They thought, ‘Now that’s bold!‘ Everyone knew Hailey was already taken, yet here Mateo was, openly declaring his feelings. Not only had he been kicked out of A–class because of Hailey, but he seemed not to be holding a grudge but openly pursuing her. They thought, ‘Is this what they mean by puppy love?‘

Mateo seemed determined to pursue Hailey no matter what. Everywhere around school, he was constantly doing little things to win her over. Students couldn’t help but notice that even with Selena, he’d never been this attentive.

Her former crush was now pursuing Hailey, and the students couldn’t help but quietly laugh at Selena behind her back.

However, Selena had been unusually quiet lately. She showed up to class on time, stayed focused, and, in her spare time, did some ads and variety shows. She wasn’t starting trouble anymore and even went out of her way to avoid Hailey whenever she saw her.

Hailey didn’t know what Selena was up to, but she was enjoying the peace–except for Mateo, who was starting to get a little annoying.

Before long, November arrived, and the weather suddenly turned cold.

and with the SAT approaching, everyone

were all top students, and most of the ones in A–class came from wealthy families. Money was never a worry for them; even if they

after school. Hailey skipped the bus home and instead hailed a cab to Hallon City

someone up. By the time she arrived at the airport at 5.30 PM, the plane still had

holding up light signs and cheering

wait at the entrance; instead, she made her

before someone screamed, and soon, the entire crowd erupted

“Miles Vaughn!”

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the superstar idol, had skyrocketed to fame from the moment he debuted. With a face that seemed almost otherworldly, a brooding yet charming demeanor, and standing six feet tall, lean,

come true.

years into his career, Miles’s fanbase

popularity wasn’t because of his looks and charm. What truly made him stand out was his talent. Last year, Miles won the

successfully transitioned from a popular

announced his plans to pursue acting. As soon as the news broke, his critics went into a frenzy, seizing the opportunity to tear him apart.

in music, acting wasn’t his strength. You could tell from his music video appearances–his eyes were empty, lacking any real emotion, almost robotic. People

backlash, nothing seemed to slow down his

crowd was overwhelming. Hailey stood in the corner, unable to see anything ahead of her. She pulled out her phone and quickly sent a message: [I’ll be waiting for

parking lot. She expected to wait for a while, but only ten minutes later, she spotted a tall, thin man

an eyebrow and walked toward him, calling out

at Hailey. In a hoarse voice, he muttered, “I’m not Miles. You’ve got the wrong person.”

but laugh, calling out, “Miles.”

for a moment, then finally looked up at

youthful, beautiful face partially hidden by dark, silky hair. She looked exceptionally young and

‘Hailee doesn’t look anything like the ruthless,

swallowed hard, then cautiously called out, “Hailee?”

raising an eyebrow. “Can’t recognize my voice?”