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99. A new beginning

Years later, Katie stood at the entrance of her new high school, the familiar feeling of anxiety twisting her stomach. Now fourteen, she had grown into a thoughtful and determined young woman, but the scars of her past still haunted her. Her aunt Lilian was beside her, offering words of encouragement as they walked towards the imposing building. "I don't know, Aunt Lilian," Katie said, her voice trembling slightly. "What if I don't fit in? What if... what if they don't like me?" Lilian gave her a reassuring smile and squeezed her shoulder. "You'll do just fine, Katie. High school is a new start. You've been through so much and come out stronger. Just be yourself, and you'll find your place." Katie nodded, trying to muster some confidence. "Okay, I'll try. Thanks, Aunt Lilian." With a final hug, Lilian watched as Katie walked into the bustling school. The hallways were alive with the chatter and laughter of students, but to Katie, it felt overwhelming. She clutched her backpack t
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100. Something definitely

The next morning, Katie sat at the breakfast table with Lillian, Sebastian, Tristan, and Kat. The atmosphere was warm, filled with the usual chatter and clinking of utensils. Sebastian noticed the bruise on Katie's hand and was shocked when he saw it, he decided to ask her. "Katie, what happened to your hand? Who hurt you?" he asked, concern etched on his face.Katie quickly hid her hand under the table. "It was just an accident," she said, trying to sound casual.Sebastian didn't look convinced. "Are you sure? It looks—""I'm fine, Dad. It was just an accident," Katie interrupted.Lillian gently touched Sebastian's arm, signaling for him to stop questioning further. He nodded, reluctantly, and the conversation shifted back to lighter topics.After breakfast, Katie grabbed her bag and walked out of the house, heading to school. Her mind was a whirl of emotions, but she tried to push them aside and focus on the day ahead.During her first class things was going well for as until but t
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101. Touch me

Katie and Nora walked into the cafeteria, joining the line for lunch. The hum of chatter and the clatter of trays filled the air, creating a familiar background noise. Katie tried to focus on the menu, but her mind wandered, replaying the events of the past few days. As they reached the front of the line, Katie grabbed her tray and loaded it with food. Just as she looked up, she saw Andrew across the room. The shock of seeing him again made her trip, and she fell forward, her tray of food flying through the air and landing squarely on Andrew.Andrew's face turned red with anger. "Are you blind? Can't you see where you're going?" he shouted, his voice echoing through the cafeteria. "You're so stupid. I can't believe I even apologized to you. People like you don’t belong in high school—you belong in prison."He raised his hand, and for a moment, it looked like he was going to hit her. The entire cafeteria gasped in unison, the sound hanging in the air like a heavy cloud. Andrew froze,
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102. Meeting

The board meeting was in full swing, and the atmosphere was tense with anticipation. Executives and stakeholders sat around a long table, murmuring among themselves. The chairman, an imposing figure with silver hair and a commanding presence, stood up and called for attention."Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for being here today. I have an important announcement to make. After much consideration, I have decided that we should partner with the Alfred family, especially since they are no longer associated with the Rojas Alvaro family."There was a murmur of surprise and interest around the table. Lilian, sitting next to her father, felt her heart sink. She glanced at Mr. Alfred, who seemed unfazed and determined. As the meeting continued, Lilian's mind raced with memories of the chaos and heartache their family had endured because of their previous business entanglements.When the meeting concluded, and the room began to empty, Lilian turned to her father. "Dad, we need to talk," she s
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103. Fall into you

Katie and Nora stood outside the gymnasium, gazing at the cheerleading squad practicing their routines. They had decided to join the cheerleading team to immerse themselves more in school activities and to hopefully shake off some of the negative experiences Katie had endured. As they walked over, their hearts pounded with a mix of excitement and nerves. The leader of the cheerleading squad, Mandy, spotted them immediately. Her face lit up with a calculated smile. Mandy was notorious for using her position to manipulate new members into doing her dirty work, and Katie and Nora seemed like perfect targets. "Well, well, look who decided to join us," Mandy said, sauntering over. "Katie, right? And Nora?" "Yeah, that’s us," Katie replied cautiously. "Great. We could always use some fresh faces. Just remember, if you don’t do exactly as I say, you won’t get a chance to be part of this squad. Understood?" Katie and Nora exchanged nervous glances but nodded in agreement. They knew Mandy
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104. Worried

Katie sat on the bleachers, engrossed in her novel. The world of the book was a welcome escape from the tensions of high school life. She was so absorbed in the story that she barely noticed someone approaching until a shadow fell across the page.Looking up, Katie saw a guy she recognized from the quarterback team. He had a friendly, open face, and he smiled as he took a seat next to her. "Hey," he said. "Mind if I sit here?"Katie blinked in surprise but nodded. "Sure, go ahead.""I'm Blake," he introduced himself, holding out his hand. "I’m new here and just joined the team."Katie shook his hand, still a bit surprised. "Katie. Nice to meet you."Blake sighed and leaned back, looking up at the sky. "Freshman year is tough, huh? Especially with Andrew making it harder than it needs to be."Katie’s eyebrows shot up. "Andrew giving you trouble too?""Yeah," Blake said with a rueful smile. "He seems to think he owns the place. It’s been a rough few weeks."Katie nodded sympatheticall
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105. Dinner

Katie had just returned from school, her bag slung over one shoulder, when Lilian called out to her from the kitchen. "Katie, can you come here for a moment?" Katie sighed, already feeling the weariness of the day settle in. She dropped her bag by the stairs and walked into the kitchen where Lilian was bustling around, preparing dinner. "What’s up, Mom?" Katie asked, leaning against the counter. Lilian turned to face her, a look of anticipation on her face. "We have to get ready. We’re having dinner with one of Dad’s business partners at their mansion tonight." Katie’s eyes widened in shock. "What? Since when do I start attending business dinners? I’m not interested, and I hate business meetings too." Lilian gave her a reassuring smile. "It’s not a business meeting, honey. It’s just dinner with a friend from work." Katie shook her head. "No way. I’m not interested." She turned on her heel and started heading up the stairs. "Katie, please," Lilian called after her, but Katie had
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106. Pride and Fear

Katie sat frozen, her eyes wide as Andrew took his seat across from his father. He was dressed impeccably in a brown suit, his usually tousled blonde hair styled into elegant curls. The sight of him made her stomach churn, and she felt a sudden urge for the ground to open up and swallow her whole. Andrew's initial shock at seeing Katie was evident, but he quickly composed himself, shooting her a smirk that made her feel even more uneasy. She stared down at her plate, unable to meet his gaze. Sebastian, sensing the tension, leaned towards Katie and asked quietly, "Are you alright?" Katie nodded, forcing a smile. "Yes, I'm fine, Dad." But her hands were sweating, Lilian noticed the tension and asked if she was sure, she stammered out another unconvincing reassurance.Andrew cleared his throat loudly, drawing everyone's attention. "Isn't it obvious that she has stage fright," he said, his tone dripping with sarcasm. "She's trying to hide her shame. This is probably her first time at a
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107. Every Where

Lilian sat on the couch, her face a mask of worry. She couldn’t stop thinking about Katie and Andrew. The way they had reacted to each other at the dinner last night had been unsettling, to say the least. Sebastian walked in and saw her, he immediately sensed her distress. "What's the problem?" he asked, sitting down beside her. Lilian sighed deeply, her eyes filled with concern. "I'm scared, Sebastian. I’m scared that Katie might end up like us. Did you see the way they reacted to each other on the first day of meeting? It’s obvious that Katie doesn’t like Andrew, and he doesn’t like her either." Sebastian sighed as well, knowing this conversation was inevitable. "The contract is already signed, Lilian. If we call it off now, we’ll lose up to $10 billion. That will bring the company to its knees. Mr. Turner is certain this contract will double our benefits if it lasts long. They're both in highschool so they're likely to see each other and interact." Lilian’s face tightened wi
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108. Problem with Quarterback guys

Katie and Blake sat on a bench in the park, the gentle breeze rustling the leaves around them. Blake had been venting his frustration about Andrew for the past few minutes. "I don't get why Andrew keeps coming after you," Blake said, shaking his head. "What's his business with you anyway?" Katie sighed, feeling the weight of Blake's question. "I don't know why he's doing this. If he hates me so much, he should just stay away from me." Before Katie could offer another word, Blake took her hand in his. "I'm sorry, Katie, but I have to do this," he said, his voice trembling slightly. Katie's eyes widened. "Do what? Blake, what are you talking about? Is what Andrew said true?" Instead of answering, Blake took off his shirt, revealing his chiseled abs. He grabbed Katie's hand and placed it on his stomach. "Feel it," he said, his voice low and insistent. Katie was shocked. She pulled her hand back as if she had touched fire and stood up abruptly. "What are you doing, Blake?" she deman
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