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00:00Marcus Powell was the school's untouchable alpha. Top of the grade, future pack leader, adored by every girl. When he
00:07confessed to me in a sunlit study room, I should have been flattered. Instead, I rejected him, because I already
00:14knew the truth. He was part of a cruel game designed to destroy me. But I played along anyway. My
00:20name got written into the Noble Alpha's blind box dating game.
00:24A week later, Marcus Powell, the top alpha student in our grade, descended from his perfect world. And told me
00:31he had feelings for me. I was flattered and agreed to be his girlfriend. For a whole semester, he granted
00:38my every wish and showered me with love. Everyone envied my luck. An Omega who managed to win the heart
00:44of the school's top alpha. Then, right before the set, he dumped me. Just like that.
00:50I knew they wanted to see me fall apart like all the other girls before me. Desperately crying and dropping
00:56out in despair. But I showed up for the set anyway. Holding my acceptance letter from Moonlit University, I smiled
01:03at them.
01:06Thanks for all the help this past year. I'm going to the best university.
01:14Students who want to apply for financial aid, come to my office after class to fill out the forms.
01:19As soon as our homeroom teacher finished speaking, Sophia Garrett, the prom queen who enjoyed tormenting me, suggested,
01:28Teacher, I don't the wants to rammed in titty ass for bill awaiting a fine. Teacher, why don't we have
01:35the students who want to apply explain their reasons now? That way, everyone can know how to help them later.
01:41The teacher nodded.
01:42Hmm. Sure. Emma, why don't you go first?
01:47I stood up with a blank expression and calmly described how poor I was in front of over 50 classmates
01:53in our pack.
01:53The bell rang. The classroom shifted from quiet to noisy.
01:58Sophia came over to me and tossed dollars on the floor.
02:02A runaway mom?
02:04A limping dad who picks trash?
02:07Tuition scraped together by borrowing from every relative.
02:12Emma, how are you still alive being this pathetic?
02:17If I were you, I would have killed myself already and tried for a better life next time.
02:23Lucky for you, I'm generous. Here's two dollars.
02:27That's probably what your dad makes, picking trash all day, right?
02:31I was used to being trampled by those in power.
02:34Sophia especially hated me because I looked so much like her.
02:37I bent down, picked up the money, and put it in my pocket.
02:41I smiled brightly.
02:44Thanks for your generosity, Sophia.
02:47Now I could afford a meat dish for lunch.
02:50Studding was such a mentally exhausting thing.
02:52Eating only one dollar vegetable dishes left me hungry again soon after.
02:56Having picked up the money, I wanted to walk around her and leave.
03:00I needed to hurry to the bathroom, so I could come back and continue studying.
03:05But Sophia shoved me back into my seat and leaned in close.
03:08In a voice only the two of us could hear, she said,
03:13You're welcome.
03:15I can help you work, Swiss.
03:17I've prepared a big surprise for you.
03:21The next day, I found out what this so-called surprise was.
03:25An alpha from the school's noble group actually came to talk to an omega like me.
03:29Even though my looks were still a bit inferior compared to the prom queen,
03:33a basketball hit me someone who was usually invisible.
03:36And a sunny, handsome boy ran over it with an apologetic look.
03:40His eyes curved like puppy eyes.
03:46I'm sorry.
03:48Are you okay?
03:49At first, I didn't notice anything wrong.
03:52I just thought this was an unlucky accident.
03:55But the usually high and mighty alpha was unexpectedly enthusiastic.
04:00Holding on to me and not letting me leave.
04:02Let's go to the nurse's office.
04:04Otherwise, I'll worry.
04:08Or, add me as a friend.
04:10If you feel uncomfortable anywhere, contact me immediately.
04:15I'll take full responsibility.
04:23Since entering the pack's top high school, I'd never felt kindness.
04:27Omegas and everyone else seemed to be in two opposing camps.
04:31Because I was distinctly poor, I was an anomaly that needed to be dealt with.
04:35The ringleader was Sophia, a beta's daughter.
04:40With her rallying cry, I became someone who could only exist in love.
04:46First, I was isolated, then my textbooks were soaked for no reason.
04:51I was shoved around aggressively during pay.
04:53And the bathroom walls were covered with graffiti saying,
04:56Emma is trash.
04:57I'd long gotten used to living in a place filled with malice.
05:01So, this sudden kindness didn't warm my heart.
05:04It only made me extremely wary.
05:06In that moment, I suddenly realized this had to be the big surprise Sophia mentioned.
05:14So, I calmly refused the boy.
05:17I needed to figure out what kind of scheme they were plotting before I could plan my next move.
05:21After school, I quietly followed Sophia.
05:25Outside an activity room, I heard her conversation with those wealthy alpha kids.
05:29The guy who'd approached me during the day now had a gloomy voice.
05:59Sophia wasn't in the mood for jokes.
06:01This year's blind box game, pick that weirdo, Emma Ramids.
06:08One of you has to date her.
06:11Then crush her when she's happiest.
06:16Those usually glamorous teenagers now look like hideous demons,
06:20bearing their nasty fangs.
06:22Don't worry.
06:23We've taken down every girl before without exception.
06:27This so-called Emma won't be any different.
06:31Exactly.
06:31If Derek can't do it, we'll switch.
06:34With so many of us, someone can definitely crack her.
06:39Worst case, we still have our leader.
06:42I'm sure Marcus can handle her.
06:44Sophia's voice suddenly shot up.
06:47No!
06:48Whoever wants to go can go!
06:50But not Marcus!
06:53Everyone started making noise.
06:56Ooh.
06:57Sophia's getting jealous?
06:59Look at that!
07:01Possessiveness.
07:02Outside.
07:03I silently chewed on that name.
07:05My fingers unconsciously scratched at the wall, leaving a crescent-shaped mark.
07:09Marcus.
07:12Marcus, stat.
07:13So you're one of them, too.
07:15How wonderful.
07:17Over the next few days, various alphas took turns appearing.
07:22Gentle ones.
07:23Steady ones.
07:24Mysterious ones.
07:25Rebellious ones.
07:27Refined ones.
07:28Ones who could be either wild or sweet.
07:30They found all sorts of reasons to talk to me.
07:33Without exception, they all said the same thing they wanted to be friends with me.
07:37Hey, you're Emma Richards, right?
07:40We'd love to be friends.
07:42But I dumbly refused them all.
07:45Sorry.
07:46I need to go back and study.
07:48For a high school senior, there was no excuse more powerful than that.
07:52Their frustrated looks were particularly entertaining.
07:56I'd pull out these memories to savor whenever I got tired of studying.
08:00I had a blast on my end.
08:02On the other hand, Sophia was getting increasingly furious and hurt me even more viciously.
08:11She waved scissors around and chopped up my hair.
08:16Then stripped me naked, tossed me into the pool, and smeared super glue all over the railings.
08:23To escape, I had to tear off a layer of skin and get dressed with my bloody, mangled hands.
08:28These high and mighty alphas and betas had plenty of subtle ways to torment me.
08:33Leaving me no chance to fight back.
08:35What's more, their families were powerful, and each had donated tons to the school.
08:41Besides, they were destined to become pack leaders in the future, so teachers would turn
08:46a blind eye.
08:47Just like the past three years, I gritted my teeth and endured it all once again.
08:52Finally, on Monday of the following week, it symbolized a fresh start, and I finally got
08:57the person I'd been waiting for, the grade's top student, that aloof alpha Marcus, descended
09:03upon the rarely visited study room.
09:08He sat next to me for a long time.
09:11Finally, he pointed at my chemistry test and reminded me,
09:15You got this question wrong.
09:18I got into this top high school from an unremarkable school back home.
09:22Back at my old school, I was always ranked first in my grade.
09:26I thought I was smart and really good at studying.
09:28I understood everything the teachers taught on the first try, and breezed through all the
09:33homework problems.
09:34But after my first monthly exam here, my grades were really disappointing.
09:39No one could understand how I felt in that moment.
09:41I thought studying was my natural talent, something I could rely on for my future.
09:47But after leaving my small hometown school, I realized I was just ordinary.
09:52I couldn't even get into a decent college.
09:56So I studied like crazy.
09:58I didn't care about being isolated or bullied.
10:02In my world, grades were my only goal.
10:07Through my relentless effort, I pushed my way into the top 50.
10:11But that was as far as I got.
10:15Then I understood that some things can't be achieved through willpower alone.
10:19There are too many external factors that are essential for success.
10:23When my dad sent me here, he'd heard this place had excellent teachers.
10:27It really was way better than my old school.
10:30But even within the same school, teachers are ranked differently.
10:34All the best resources were funneled into the top class the so-called elite class.
10:38Every student in there was on another level, from prominent families.
10:43And 90% were alphas.
10:45They enjoyed the best educational resources at school.
10:49Backed by their family's full support, these kids firmly held the top 50 spots.
10:54Making them feel completely out of reach for someone like me.
10:57Among them, Marcus was the most outstanding.
11:00I'd been hearing his name for two years.
11:04He would be the future alpha of a top-tier blood pack.
11:08Strikingly handsome looks and always scored at least 30 points above second place.
11:13Even though he was cold and aloof, rarely interacting with others.
11:17He was still the most popular alpha on campus and touchable and admired by almost every girl,
11:22including me.
11:23In our final year, someone like him ended up by my side all because of a cruel game.
11:28Honestly, it felt almost unreal.
11:31That remote, old study room became mine and Marcus's secret base.
11:36After school, we'd always show up there, like it was silently agreed on.
11:40We didn't talk, just worked on our practice tests.
11:44When I encountered difficult problems and was scratching my head, he'd lean over quietly.
11:50He picked up his pen and explained it to me.
11:53Marcus truly deserved to be in a league of his own.
11:57His problem-solving approach was always clear and concise.
12:01Many tangled problems became clear and simple under his analysis.
12:05Boys who explained how to solve problems seriously were really charming.
12:09His lashes hung low like resting butterflies, occasionally fluttering their wings.
12:14His slender fingers held the pen, gliding through line after line of formulas.
12:19Inelegant, flowing handwriting that reflected his quiet confidence.
12:23Without realizing it, I became mesmerized watching him.
12:29Suddenly, the pen that had been writing lightly tapped my forehead.
12:33The fair and handsome boy pretended to be angry.
12:36What are you thinking about? You're daydreaming.
12:41As if under a spell, I raised my hand and poked his eyelid with my index finger.
12:46It's light brown, barely visible, tucked in the fold of his double eyelid.
12:50Easy to miss unless you looked closely.
12:52There's a mole here!
12:55Marcus froze for a moment, then smiled.
12:58His smile was beautiful.
13:00I snapped back to reality, hastily pulled back my hand, and deeply lowered my head.
13:06My ears burned with embarrassment under his gaze.
13:09Sunlight streamed through the window, casting both our shadows on the desk.
13:14Under the Tyndall effect, tiny dust particles were like my wild heartbeat, with nowhere to hide.
13:19It was on such a warm afternoon that Marcus confessed to me.
13:25Emma, I like you. Will you be with me?
13:28I forgot where I read this theory, but for something to truly stick in someone's heart,
13:33it needs to be repeated at least seven times.
13:38So I rejected Marcus for the same reason I'd rejected the other Noble Alphas.
13:45I don't want to mess up my studies.
13:47In that moment, I swear I saw a flicker of disgust and impatience in his eyes.
13:52But I still rejected him.
13:56Not only that, I changed all my social media bios,
14:00book inscriptions, and every public display.
14:04To declarations like,
14:06I will study hard.
14:10After that, Marcus stopped coming to the study room.
14:13I didn't care and continued studying as usual.
14:16After all, I wasn't the one in a hurry to do bad things.
14:20Sure enough, a few days later, during break time,
14:24Marcus actually condescended to come to my class to find me.
14:27I walked out under the curious gazes of my classmates and Sophia's jealous stare.
14:32Marcus had gone back to his usual elegant and refined self.
14:36As if our unpleasant parting that day had never happened.
14:39He stood before me with a helpless yet indulgent smile.
14:42I'm rankst in our grade.
14:45I did me what's Falkalavi's sort.
14:47It's now I'm rankst if you do.
14:49I'll definitely help improve your grades.
14:53Trust me, okay?
14:55I hesitated.
14:57Really?
14:58Seeing me waver, as if seeing the dawn of victory, he confidently promised.
15:04Of course.
15:05I'm Marcus.
15:07As expected of Marcus.
15:10After just over half a month of his tutoring, I ranked 36th in our grade on the monthly exam
15:15my best score ever.
15:17The day the results came out, I excitedly ran to the study room.
15:21Marcus was there, as expected.
15:24He stood in the sunlight like a hero wearing golden armor.
15:28I told you it was possible.
15:30I nodded vigorously.
15:34Can I hug my girlfriend now?
15:36He extended his arms in a gesture, waiting for a hug.
15:39I smiled and threw myself into his arms, eyes closed, not even looking at his emotionless gaze.
15:48Anyway, he stood in the sunlight, his whole body warmed by the sun.
15:53And beside him, I was bathed in the same warm sunlight tan that was enough.
15:58The education Marcus received was indeed different from mine.
16:02His textbooks and exercises were all custom made.
16:05After we got together, he also hired private tutors to create a personalized study plan for me.
16:10With his support, my grades slowly climbed into the top 10.
16:15Such results were enough to make me ecstatic.
16:19No matter what, this game of romance has given me real benefits so far, so I decided to get more
16:25into character.
16:28When I learned Marcus' 18th birthday was approaching, I prepared to celebrate it properly for him.
16:35I went to find him, wanting to ask if there was anything he wanted as a gift.
16:39But I heard Sophia's familiar voice.
16:43Marcus?
16:44I saw you kissing Emma the other day.
16:48I stopped in my tracks.
16:50So what?
16:51We were dating how could we not do intimate things?
16:55Kissing.
16:57Our lips were practically worn out from kissing.
17:00At first, Marcus wasn't all that into kissing and wasn't good at it either.
17:04But over time, he got hooked.
17:08Lately, he'd find any excuse to pull me onto his lap and kiss me like he couldn't get enough.
17:13When we separated, a thin string of saliva would stretch from the corners of our lips.
17:19With only a wall between us, Sophia continued.
17:22You still remember this is a game, right?
17:27Your goal is to ruin her life, not to have a sweet romance with her.
17:31After a moment of silence, Marcus answered.
17:34I haven't forgotten.
17:35This brief silence seemed to breed Sophia's anxiety.
17:38Her voice became shrill, gradually taking on a crying tone.
17:45Promise me, you won't do that kind of thing with her.
17:51She's a lowly Omega.
17:53You can't do it with her.
17:55Otherwise, I made me handable.
17:58I really break down.
18:00You know how I feel about you.
18:04I...
18:04She must have started crying, unable to finish her words.
18:08Only intermittent sobbing could be heard.
18:11After an even longer silence, Marcus responded quietly.
18:16I won't.
18:18She's not worthy.
18:19I scratched at the wall and gave a quiet, lopsided smirk.
18:25Sometimes, I couldn't help but pity these ruthless future heirs so stupid,
18:29always exposing their weaknesses.
18:31Just like last time, and now again.
18:34They made it so easy by declaring exactly what and who they cared about.
18:38How could anyone resist tearing it all down?
18:43Many people came to Marcus's birthday party.
18:47His friends all called me Luna, treating me with special enthusiasm.
18:52Eventually, someone brought out strong alcohol, and a group of guys competed to see who could drink more.
18:58Marcus also drank quite a bit.
19:02He was very well-behaved when drunk.
19:05He didn't talk much, just held my hand tightly and curled up in a corner, and occasionally leaned over to
19:11kiss me.
19:12The private room was hot, and our clasped hands were covered in sweat, very uncomfortable.
19:16I tried to break free, but Marcus gripped even tighter.
19:20I hooked my arm around his head, leaned close, and whispered,
19:25So you're only 18, nine months younger than me.
19:29Too bad.
19:30I was hoping to call you daddy.
19:32Marcus's breathing hitched, his voice low and hoarse.
19:36Say it again.
19:39Say what?
19:41After his breathing became heavy, I chuckled softly and leaned to blow in his ear.
19:47Daddy.
19:49He suddenly stood up and pulled me outside.
19:54Sophia's face turned deathly pale as she tried to stop us.
19:58Where are you going?
20:03Marcus, don't forget this is just a-
20:05Shut up!
20:06Marcus roared.
20:07He turned back and glared at Sophia viciously, his eyes filled with deep disgust.
20:14Who do you think you are?
20:16Trying to order me around?
20:18Sophia lost all color and collapsed into her seat in disbelief.
20:22But Marcus didn't even glance at her, pulling me away without looking back.
20:26I was taken back to Marcus's place outside of school.
20:29I gave him a birthday gift.
20:31A cross-stitched piece I made.
20:35One side had a tiny scorpion for his zodiac sign.
20:40The other had his initials MP.
20:44I'd planned to stitch his full name too on the scorpion side, but it was way too much work.
20:50So I gave up.
20:53A guy's most vulnerable moment might be right after sex.
20:58He loved that cheap sloppy gift and kept turning it in his hands looking at it.
21:03I couldn't help but laugh, was this some aristocratic quirk?
21:08Like they were all sentimental about handmade stuff, thinking anything you made yourself must mean something.
21:15Meanwhile, the expensive gifts were totally ignored.
21:19After staring at it for a while, Marcus finally said.
21:24Emma, do you really like me?
21:26I almost burst out laughing.
21:28What was this?
21:29He thought sleeping with me meant he had my heart too.
21:34Or, was this just one last confirmation before he completed the mission?
21:38I made my voice all soft and sweet, dripping with fake emotion.
21:42Of course, daddy.
21:45He was quiet for a moment then said.
21:48No matter what happens, you must always love me.
21:51Got it?
21:53Ever since we had sex, Marcus had become addicted to it.
21:56He asked me to move in, and I said yes because I remembered his private chemistry lab in his house.
22:04Yep, Marcus literally had a chemistry lab at home crazy right?
22:11No wonder his grades were so much better than everyone else's.
22:15With that kind of support, how could he not excel at his studies?
22:20I took full advantage of Marcus's resources, eagerly improving myself.
22:25His tutor came four times a week and I joined all the lessons.
22:28We did all his exclusive practice books together.
22:34And when I was burned out, I could even fool around with him to distress.
22:41Everything was going perfectly.
22:44I broke into the top five on the first mock exam.
22:48By the third one, I even ranked second just 10 points behind Marcus.
22:54I was over the moon.
22:57With scores like that, every top university in the pack was now within reach.
23:01I could have my pick.
23:04But as the set neared, Marcus got clingier.
23:07He kept wanting me and more fiercely every time.
23:11Every time he'd hold me tight, mark me and ask again and again.
23:14Will you always love me?
23:16And I'd always say yes.
23:18Then came the day before the set.
23:22The small classroom was packed.
23:24Every alpha who'd ever hit on me was there.
23:30So was Sophia, smirking coldly as she stared at me, her eyes full of hatred, but even more smug pride.
23:37Marcus was surrounded by them while I stood at the opposite end of the room.
23:42He stared at me for a long time then looked away slightly avoiding my eyes.
23:47Emma, let's break up.
23:48The stone I'd been holding in my chest finally dropped.
23:52I secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
23:54He finally said it.
23:56I was starting to think he'd gotten to hook to walk away.
23:59But now that we'd reached the end of the line,
24:02I just needed to nail this last performance to avoid any unnecessary trouble.
24:07My eyes filled with tears in an instant and I put on my best devastated look.
24:13No, I don't want to break up.
24:15Everyone around us burst out laughing.
24:18You don't want to?
24:22Like you get a say?
24:27You really think Marcus loves you?
24:29Come on, smell the poverty on yourself?
24:32You think that match our Marcus?
24:34He fooled around with you for a few days, and now you think you're Cinderella?
24:41Sofia's voice cut through the noise full of spite.
24:44Emma, you're nothing but a stray dog digging through trash.
24:49Stop dreaming about someone who is never meant to be yours.
24:54Marcus was just fooling around with you because he was bored.
24:58I widened my eyes, tears spilling non-stop, crying like I couldn't hold it back.
25:04I sobbed, pleading.
25:06That's not true.
25:10Marcus, say something.
25:15Please, tell me it's not true.
25:18Everyone turned to look at him.
25:21And under all that attention, he finally said,
25:25It's true.
25:26I don't want you anymore.
25:28His voice came out strained with a slight tremble at the end.
25:36But no one else seemed to catch it.
25:38They were too focused on mocking me.
25:40Like they were trying to push me hard enough to throw myself out the window.
25:44Too bad for them I was all talk.
25:47But I was not the type to actually do anything reckless.
25:50I figured I'd go all in with the heartbroken act.
25:56You can't do this to me.
25:59I can't go on like this.
26:01I feel like dying right now.
26:04Personally, I thought it was a bit over the top.
26:08But the crowd loved it.
26:09Their laughter got even louder.
26:12If you really died for Marcus, maybe he'd actually remember you.
26:16Yeah, why not give it a try?
26:18As if like I'd actually die.
26:20I still had the set to take.
26:23My tears were almost dry.
26:26I couldn't cry even if I wanted to.
26:30I staggered away.
26:32But then feeling the moment called for it, I turned back and said one last thing.
26:37Marcus!
26:39I hate you!
26:44The set was finally over.
26:46I slept soundly in the dormitory for half a month.
26:51When the scores came out, someone threw a celebration party.
26:54The class was full of chatter.
26:57Everyone was relaxed now after completing a major event in their lives.
27:01Sophia put on her cruel smile, stopped me and asked.
27:06Emma, you didn't look so great during the exam.
27:10Did something happen?
27:12You looked pretty out of it.
27:14Don't tell me you messed exam.
27:16What will you do then?
27:17An Omega like you is counting on a good university to change your fate.
27:23If you mess up, your life will be completely over.
27:29I smiled cheerfully.
27:31I guess I did mess up a little.
27:43Doing too well was still a kind of messing up, right?
27:49For some reason I felt like I was on fire during the exam.
27:55Every question looked familiar and I completed them with ease.
28:01When I saw my score higher than anything I'd ever estimated even I couldn't help but let out a rare
28:06scream.
28:09The noisy classroom suddenly went quiet.
28:12I looked up curious and saw Marcus walking toward me.
28:18The once aloof golden boy was now dejected with messy hair and scruffy stubble.
28:23His eyes were firmly fixed on me.
28:26Someone hurried in behind him.
28:28Dressed like a butler straight out of a TV series in a tailcoat.
28:31Mr. Powell, what are you doing here?
28:35We've checked your scores.
28:37Just a few points lower than before.
28:39Did something unexpected happen during the exam?
28:43Still, it's a great score.
28:47Your parents are very pleased.
28:49They said they're buying you an island to celebrate.
28:55Sophia stepped forward and wrapped her arm around Marcus's.
28:58What's the point of taking the SAT if you're just going to become the PAX Alpha anyway?
29:03It's a waste.
29:05My mom says she supports me going to Garden Stone University.
29:08Marcus, let's go there together.
29:14As for Emma, no matter what score she gets, she can still go to a university in her poor pack.
29:21But lower-ranked moodyard schools are expensive too.
29:25Since your family is so poor, why keep studying?
29:29She stood in front of me like some victorious queen, thinking I'd end up the pathetic loser they crushed.
29:37But Marcus brushed her hand off and stepped closer to me.
29:44You applied to Blood Pax Univerti for E-List Plies, right?
29:47I'm going there too.
29:50We...
29:50His words were cut off by the sound of hurried footsteps.
30:02Two disheveled teachers in suits rushed in and pushed Marcus aside.
30:07Behind them came a crowd of reporters, cameras flashing and mics in hand.
30:12Each teacher grabbed one of my hands and shook it enthusiastically.
30:16You must be Emma Richards, right?
30:18I'm Bessie Roberts from the Daylight University Admissions Team.
30:21Congratulations on your outstanding SAT score.
30:24We...
30:25Emma!
30:25I'm with the Moonlit University Admissions Team.
30:29We're hosting a summer program soon.
30:32If you're interested, I'd love to show you what Moonlit has to offer.
30:35It seemed that I had guessed my score right.
30:38Higher than Marcus.
30:40The guy who'd always been the center of attention now stood pale-faced.
30:44Pushed out of the spotlight and left on the sidelines.
30:47Sophia screeched.
30:49No!
30:49Way!
30:50Impossible!
30:51She was supposed to mess up!
30:53Her life was supposed to fall apart!
30:56I followed the sound of her voice and glanced in their direction from afar.
31:01Sorry to disappoint.
31:02Not only did I not fall I caught the wind and soared straight to the top.
31:08Thanks for that.
31:13I promised to visit both schools before they finally let me go.
31:17After calming the two teachers down, I turned to the reporters trailing behind.
31:26Here to interview me, they nodded hurriedly.
31:29Is now a good time.
31:31Of course no way I was passing up a golden opportunity like this.
31:36Might as well stir things up a bit.
31:38The reporter pulled out a recorder, held up a mic and aimed a long camera lens at me.
31:43Your teachers said you were just average as a freshman but you've really pushed yourself these past two years.
31:49What's been your biggest motivation?
31:51I pretended to think for a second.
31:53Probably two things.
31:55Mainly.
31:56First, I was raised by my dad alone.
31:58I'm also an omega.
32:00I just wanted to get into a good college and take control of my own future.
32:04The simple answer made the reporter smile.
32:08And I also wanted to show my mom, who's no longer with me, that she can be proud of me.
32:16I paused and looked straight into the camera.
32:21Eyes shiny with tears.
32:25Mom, I've done really well.
32:27Could you come to see me?
32:29I miss you so much.
32:31The reporter's keen instincts kicked in.
32:33He smelled a story and moved the mic closer.
32:36Where is your mom now?
32:38I played along.
32:40She's here in this pack.
32:42Lillian Garrett, board member of the New Mountain Group.
32:44Now that name rang a bell.
32:48Everyone knew Lillian had a daughter she doted on like a princess.
32:51She went to this very school.
32:54Her name was Sophia Garrett.
32:56Not Emma Richards.
32:58The reporter lit up, the camera flashing non-stop.
33:02Sophia looked horrified, her face twisted.
33:07That's impossible!
33:09What the hell are you talking about?
33:11I'm gonna have my mom sue you for spreading lies!
33:14I pulled out the DNA test done with both our hair and held it up for the camera.
33:22Sophia?
33:23I'm your half-sister.
33:26We have the same mom.
33:28With the reporter's cue, I began my story.
33:34Mom left me and my dad when I was really young.
33:39How young?
33:40Pretty much right after I was born.
33:44She was the daughter of a wealthy family.
33:47Head over heels in love, and determined to be with my dad.
33:52They eloped to my dad's pack and had me before getting married.
33:57Love felt magical at first.
34:01But in the end she went back to her mate.
34:04The heiress quickly got bored of playing house.
34:10Ditching designer clothes.
34:12Scrubbing off her manicures and cooking for love only lasted a while.
34:18So right after I was born she left us without looking back.
34:22She went back, married her mate right away and had Sophia.
34:27My dad stayed behind and did everything to raise me on his own.
34:33When I was five, he got injured in a battle, broke his leg and ended up with a limp.
34:38That disability hit our already struggling family hard.
34:43We couldn't afford tuition.
34:45So I started school a year late and was older than everyone in my grade.
34:49Luckily I was smart and always did well in school.
34:55In my third year of junior high school my dad went to the blood pack.
35:00When he came back he told me he'd found a relative who could get me into the top high school
35:05there.
35:05But I knew he was lying.
35:10We didn't have any powerful relatives like that.
35:18He went to see Lillian.
35:22Never underestimate a kid's instincts.
35:26I always knew my mom had abandoned me.
35:29And sometimes when my dad stared at the TV a little too long.
35:33I figured that a successful businesswoman on the screen might be her.
35:39Later I found an old photo he had hidden away.
35:42And that confirmed my guess.
35:48I used to wonder.
35:50If my mom were so rich, why didn't she help me and my dad?
35:55We didn't want her love.
35:57Just a little money would have been nice.
35:59If we'd had the money maybe dad's leg could have been treated in time.
36:03And he wouldn't be limping now.
36:07After I transferred to this high school I met Sophia.
36:12And at a parent-teacher meeting I finally saw Lillian.
36:17What a dazzling mother-daughter duo.
36:20Dressed in matching outfits worth thousands of dollars.
36:23Taking a selfie with their faces close together.
36:29When Lillian mentioned enrolling Sophia in an expensive summer camp.
36:33I suddenly felt it was unfair.
36:36Why?
36:37I was her daughter too.
36:39I deserve half of what Sophia had.
36:43That was only fair.
36:46That interview quickly went viral.
36:51The drama and plot twists had everyone hooked.
36:54Eventually with all the pressure my dear mom showed up.
36:59She dressed up and brought a bunch of reporters with her.
37:05The moment she saw me she burst into tears, hugged me tight and wouldn't let go.
37:11Emma!
37:12My poor girl!
37:14You've suffered so much all these years!
37:16She didn't mention a word about how I ended up suffering.
37:20I hugged her back and said softly,
37:22Mom!
37:23Yes, I'm here!
37:27She wiped her tears.
37:29Her flawless makeup was still perfectly in place with no smudges.
37:38I'm so proud of you.
37:40What do you want as a reward?
37:43How about a trip together?
37:47I shook my head and asked timidly,
37:49Can I wish for anything?
37:51She nodded at the cameras looking every bit the loving mother.
37:55Of course, anything you want.
37:57So I said,
38:00I want to intern at your company.
38:04Mom, I want to start helping you early.
38:07If you wouldn't give me what was mine,
38:08I would just take it myself.
38:11I thought that would be the end of it.
38:14Unexpectedly, another group of girls noticed Marcus in the interview.
38:18The handsome alpha was standing off to the side, eyes locked on me the whole time.
38:23With all the slow edits and dramatic music, it almost looked romantic.
38:27Then our classmates started showing up.
38:33Confirmed!
38:33They were a thing!
38:34The whole school knew about it!
38:37He's the future alpha, the top student.
38:40They got close through studying.
38:42He even tutored Emma after they got together.
38:45Her grades wouldn't have improved without him.
38:46Oh my god, is this what academic love looks like?
38:50I'm obsessed!
38:52But here's the tea.
38:53He dumped her the day before the SAT.
38:55If Emma hadn't been so mentally strong, her score would have tanked.
39:02Why would he break up right before the SAT?
39:04That's too much.
39:06Kinda sus.
39:07You guys ever hear about that blind box dating game among the noble alphas?
39:14There are no secrets under the sun.
39:17That cruel game messing with people's lives like it was nothing,
39:21was finally exposed by someone sharp enough to notice.
39:26But I didn't have time to follow the fallout.
39:30The internship kept me swamped.
39:34Jumping from school to the corporate world meant starting from scratch.
39:40Two months flew by in a blink.
39:43On my last day of internship I rushed to school for registration.
39:47I saw Marcus among the new students.
39:51He had gone back to being that aloof, untouchable guy.
39:55Standing tall and proud like a tree that didn't belong in the forest around it.
40:00When he saw me it was like his whole act fell apart.
40:04He was back in the real world.
40:05He came over clearly not as confident as before.
40:09He was a bit tense.
40:12Well?
40:14What a coincidence.
40:15Same university.
40:17I smiled.
40:19Mr. Powell, that pickup line was worse than your old ones.
40:24Did you forget to write a script this time?
40:27His eyes narrowed, pursing his lips.
40:31You knew all along.
40:36I shrugged.
40:38Of course, I'm not dumb.
40:40I never believed I had a magic charm that made alphas line up for me.
40:45So, the reason you were with me was...
40:48That's right.
40:50I interrupted saying what he thought.
40:52Because of your grades.
40:53None of those other guys could help me with my studies.
40:56He swayed a little then steadied himself.
40:59That's good.
41:01I'm glad I helped.
41:03I...
41:04I like you.
41:05Will you go out with me?
41:06I refused.
41:08No.
41:08He rushed to explain.
41:10This time it's real.
41:12I really fell for you.
41:14Once someone's had you,
41:16it's impossible to just let go.
41:19You're amazing.
41:21Anyone who gets close to you falls for you without even realizing it.
41:25Just like I did.
41:29Marcus's face was so captivating.
41:32Good looks really are unfair.
41:34That when he focused on someone,
41:37they couldn't help but get lost in his deep loving gaze.
41:40But after a year of seeing that face I was immune.
41:44I believe you like me.
41:47I mean, I've got a strong spirit.
41:50Anyone with good taste would be attracted to me.
41:53But I don't want you, Marcus.
41:55You're not worth it.
41:57So I don't want you.
42:00As we brushed past each other, Marcus said with a bitter smile.
42:04Emma, your heart's as cold as stone.
42:06I didn't respond and just walked away.
42:09Diamonds are as hard as stone too.
42:12If you'd come to me with all your heart unclouded by shade or spite,
42:16where would we be now?
42:17Without that shade of pride, that stain of malice.
42:21You'll find that what's shining beneath the sun isn't just a stone.
42:25It's a diamond.
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