always you who gets to be the happiest and the luckiest?”
Half of his face was hidden in the shadows, his emotions impossible to read.
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Chapter 66
Chapter 66
A few days later, it was finally Simone’s turn for the 2–mile race. Her group included two girls from Sogin Vocational High School, two from Artline High School, and one other student from Sogin High School, just like her.
The loudspeaker announced the list of participants, and by coincidence. Winona’s name was also on the list. As Simone thought to herself about how fue seemed to be playing a trick, the irony grew as her for walked right toward her.
“Simone, you’ve ruined my life. Winona said.
Dressed in a full sports outfit, Winona stoned over with a stern face, followed by a group of boys and girls,
a
If it weren’t for Simone, she wouldn’t have been kicked out of the Irwin family, lost her pocket money, or been unable to buy a designer bag. A few days ago, her friends flaunted their new bags, while she was stuck with an old one.
Simone, lazily raised her head and smirked. “You asked for it.”
Her sharp words hit Winona like a slap.
Winona clenched her fists, her nails digging into her palms as she glared at Simone.
However, then, remembering Simone’s decision to sign up for the 2–mile race, Winona smiled. She silently swore to crush Simone this time.
After all, the 2–mile race was her strong suit.
Winona examined Simone from head to toe, saying with malice, “Look at you, so fragile. Be careful you don’t fall during the race later.”
Simone responded with a sweet smile, the kind that could drive someone mad “Thanks for noticing. You look, well, sturdy, so I’m sure you won’t
have the same concerns as me
Winona’s face turned red from
manger as she shouted angrily, “Are you being sarcastic
“Yes, I am” Simone replied, her eyes deliberately lingering on Winonas chubby belly for a few seconds before coming up with harsher words. “You must have been eating well lately.”
“Simone, shut up Winona roared, her fury reaching its peak.
If it weren’t for Simone causing her to be kicked out of the Irwin family, she wouldn’t have resorted to binge eating or gained weight.
“Just wait. I’ll leave you eating my dust in this race! Let’s see if you can still be happy then Winona spat before storming off.
Simone’s eyes landed on the guy following Winona. He was Shawn, 6 feet tall, busy taking care of her like a humble servant.
She thought, “Well, Winona, you really know how to manipulate men.
Simone immediately recognized him as the guy who had deliberately tripped Quinn during the race. She came up with an idea quickly and said. “Winona, how about another bet?”
Simone’s voice rang out loud and clear, catching the attention of everyone nearby.
She stood there, chin raised, staring at Winona’s back, waiting for her response.
Winona stopped in her tracks and turned around to look at Simone. “What are we betting on!”
Simone smirked. “Let’s bet on this 2–mile race. If I win, you’ll make the boy next to you apologize to Quinn and admit he intentionally tripped him during the race, causing his injury.”
The moment Simone finished speaking, Shawn’s face turned pale, and he visibly panicked
“I didn’t do it. What nonsense are you talking about?” Shawn shouted at Simone, his voice trembling with anger.
Simone glared at him. “You know exactly what you did.”
Shawn wanted to argue, but Winona suddenly grabbed his sleeve, giving him a reassuring glance.
She leaned in and whispered something in Shawn’s ear. Whatever she said seemed to calm him down, and he eventually nodded reluctantly.
Winona thought Simone was standing up for Quinn just to impress him. She agreed without hesitation, “Sure, but if you lose, you’ll have to get the fuck out of the Irwin family”
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After all, Winona had been trained like a boy since childhood under Graham’s strict guidance. She excelled in sports, and she thought someone as frail–looking as Simone didn’t stand a chance against her.
She believed that this race was already in her bag.
“Looks like you are obsessed with kicking me out of the Irwin family,” Simone said, amused. She thought, ‘Sadly, this is not gonna happen.
“Deal,” Simone agreed without hesitation. She wasn’t going to lose anyway.
The warm–up ended, and the race began immediately. As soon as the starting gun fired, Simone bolted forward.
The sidelines were packed with students from Sogin High School, including Claire. Whether they knew Simone or not, everyone was shouting their
support.
Sogin High School students even put up a banner for Simone, instantly making her the center of attention and stealing the spotlight.
“Go, Simone
“Run, Simone, run!”
“Simone, you’re the best!”
the cheers role!
e and fell like waves, catching the attention of Artline High School students nearby.
One of them sneered. “Since when did those Sogin High School nerds get so united?”
“Yeah. I thought all they did was bury their noses in books”
“Did
you see that girl they’re cheering for, the one called Simone, number one? She doesn’t seem to be that impressive.”
“She’s too small. She’ll be lucky to even finish the race, let alone win anything.”
The voices of the group were filled with disdain, and the boy at the front was about to say more when, suddenly, he felt a chill on his neck, and he was lifted off the ground.
“Shut your mouth, or I’ll make sure you regret it. Timothy growled, grabbing the guy by the collar.
“Fuck off, and don’t let me see you here again,” he warned before tossing the boy aside like a piece of trash.
Those boys exchanged nervous glances, realized they were no match for Timothy, and quickly scattered.
Winona was far ahead, leading the park, while Simone kept her steady pace, not speeding up even as others overtook her.
Just then, Quinn showed up, leaning on his crutch and looking at the runners to try to spot Simone. Suddenly, someone gave him a hard slap on
the shoulder.
“Quinn, what are you doing here?” Finn asked, trying to suppress his laughter at the sight of the crutch
He reached out and tapped the cruich, teasing, “Showing up at a sports meet with a crunch? That’s one way to stand out.
“Yeah,” Alex and Timothy couldn’t hold back and burst into laughter.
“What’s so funny?” Quinn’s face darkened as he jabbed his crutch at them.
“Quinn, why are you so late! Simone just made a bet with Winona for your sake. If you had come earlier, maybe you could have stopped her,” Alex said.
“Winona has been the 2–mile champ every year. Simone is so tiny, and how is she supposed to compete with her!” Finn added, smacking his forehead as his expression turned serious.
Winona was far ahead, the gap between.
Quinn looked back at the track, and this time, he spotted Simone. She was running at the very back, while V them enormous
Quinn quickly looked away and turned to Finn, saying seriously, “What exactly did they bet on
“If Simone wins, that guy from Artline High School who tripped you has to apologize to you and admit he did it on purpose, but if she loses, she has to cut ties with the Irwin family, Finn explained.
As Finn spoke. Quinn’s expression grew darker, but at the same time, for the first time, he felt a rare wannth in his chest for the first ti
INC.
Alex glanced at the track, frowning. “Simone is putting everything in the race for you. If she loses, she’ll be done.”
