After I sent Kaysen and Frieda off, I started packing to head back home and put my revenge plan into action
Everett had reinstalled the hidden camera in my glasses.
He looked at me, concerned. “Are you sure you’ll be okay on your own? I could go back with you, or Lucian could”
I waved him off with a grin. “Everett, you’re really underestimating me! I’m not some fragile flower. If it weren’t for my mom holding me back, I’d be doing the same kind of work as you”
With that, I slung my luggage over my shoulder and turned to leave.
My only regret was that Lucian had gone out on assignment, so he couldn’t be here to see me off with Everett
Noticing my mood, Everett seemed to guess what I was thinking. He grinned mischiet
Lycian’s been single all these veNIA.
He looked at me, concerned. “Are you sure you
I waved him off with a grin. “Everett, you’re really underestimating me! I’m not some fragile flower !!
doing the same kind of work as you”
With that, I slung my luggage over my shoulder and turned to leave.
My only regret was that Lucian had gone out on assignment, so he couldn’t be here to see me off with Everett.
Noticing my mood, Everett seemed to guess what I was thinking. He grinned mischievously and patted my shoulder. “You still have a shot, you Lucian’s been single all these years.”
Blushing, I kicked Everett lightly and quickly climbed into the car.
Seeing Lucian again had stirred up memories I’d tried to forget.
I finally realized why I’d gotten together with Kaysen in the first place.
It was because, when he smiled, he reminded me of Lucian
At the time, I thought that if I couldn’t have Lucian, maybe I’d settle for someone similar.
Remembering that now, I felt I couldn’t entirely blame Kaysen for having a wandering eye; after all, I’d chosen him as a stand–in myself.
But still, regardless of his cheating, I could never forgive him for setting me up as a plagiarist.
Returning to campus, 1 organized my studio again, bought a new computer, and set up a fresh drawing tablet.
True to her word, Frieda posted my wager on her social media.
In the comments, her followers were practically worshipping her.
[Wow, the goddess herself is going all the way to bring back the plagiarist! Such grace
[This copycat is out of her depth. Does she really think she can compete with our queen?]
[That’s right. Just wait until she has to admit defeat. It’s gonna be priceless]
Frieda’s confidence came from the fact that she was certain of her victory
She had a knack for stealing ideas, that was for sure.
Too bad she didn’t know she’d fallen right into my trap.
Since she’d installed a hidden camera in my glasses, I had secretly arranged to install one in her workspace, too.
I wanted those clueless fans of hers to see the true face of their so–called ‘anger.
With only a day left in the competition, I put my glasses on and pretended to sketch in front of my computer.
I could imagine Frieda glued to her monitor, eagerly watching my every move to steal my designs.
After I finished the design, I submitted it to the competition organizers.
With that done, I opened Frieda’s social media profile.
Sure enough, just like before, she had posted my design on her account a step ahead of me.
And as usual, the comments were all siding with her,
(No doubt the goddess is going to win! That shameless plagiarist can get ready to run naked around campus [Exactly! This time, she’ll have no excuse. The proof is right there in the competition submissions]
[She’s getting what she deserves. She’s not only a terrible person, but apparently not too bright either.]
Frieda went live to celebrate her upcoming victory, flashing a practiced smile at her adoring fans. But that smile quickly faded.
I guessed some of her fans must have seen the video I had just posted on my own social media
After the competition ended, I posted a high–definition video of Frieda and Kaysen spying on my designs. I also sent a copy to the competition organizers.
know
In the video, Frieda could be heard saying sweetly to Kaysen, “Kaysen, thank
you put in Maureen’s glasses, I’d never have been able to get her ideas so easily. With this, I’m sure to win the competition. Good thing you broke up with her already; it would’ve been so embarrassing otherwise.
Kaysen looked at her fondly, stroking her head. “For you, I’d do anything. If it weren’t for her family’s wealth, I never would have been with Maureen in the first place. She’s nothing compared to you. Throwing her under the bus to help you win makes up for all those years I had to put up with her.”
Blushing, Frieda snuggled into his arms. “Kaysen, you’re the best! You’re honestly the smartest guy I know. Once this whole thing goes viral, I’ll have millions of fans overnight. We’ll be able to sell whatever we want and make a fortune, way more than working regular jobs!”
Kaysen laughed. “No doubt about it. Those followers of yours are so easy to fool. Our future’s going to be amazing.”
The video hadn’t even finished playing before Frieda abruptly cut her livestream. Moments later, my phone started buzzing with calls from her.
I didn’t pick up. She kept calling, I kept declining.
Now, she could finally taste that desperate frustration she’d made me feel.
And I enjoyed every second
millions of fans overnight. We’ll be able to sell whatever we want and make a fortune, way more than working regular jobs?”
Kaysen laughed. “No doubt about it. Those followers of yours are so easy to fool Our future’s going to be amazing
The video hadn’t even finished playing before Frieda abruptly cut her livestream. Moments later, my phone started buzzing with calls from her
I didn’t pick up. She kept calling, I kept declining.
Now, she could finally taste that desperate frustration she’d made me feel.
And I enjoyed every second
Switching to a secondary account, I checked out Frieda’s profile again.
Her comments section had completely flipped.
[What’s going on? Is Frieda really the one who was plagiarizing? I can’t believe in
[Looks like it. They’ve even got surveillance footage as proof. The competition organizers already issued a statement. Frieda’s disqualified, and she’s banned for life!]
So does this mean she lost the bet? Is she
Is she actually going to run around the field naked? Does anyone go to her school? Please stream it if she
does!
Her fans were ruthless. One minute, they adored her; the next, they turned on her with vicious remarks
Just like before, the internet was fixated on the story.
Except this time, the online mob’s target wasn’t me.
With her actions bringing the university’s reputation into disrepute, Frieda was expelled.
Kaysen, as her accomplice, received a serious warning.
And for installing a hidden camera to invade my privacy, he was sentenced to three months in detention
That mark would follow him for the rest of his life.
After Frieda was expelled, she latched onto Kaysen, begging him for support.
But by then, Kaysen had lost all patience with her.
Every day, he showed up outside my dorm, flowers in hand, apologizing.
He told me he knew he’d messed up and that, deep down, he’d always loved me.
He insisted that he’d only been confused, tricked by Frieda’s charms,
I gave a bitter laugh. “You say I’m the one you’ve always loved, but I’ve never actually loved you. The truth is, I only got together with you because you reminded me of the guy I really liked. But now I see just how different you are. Whatever I felt for you is long gone.
Upon hearing this, Kaysen’s eyes
turned red with rage,
you!”
He grabbed my collar, shouting. “So you were using me as a stand–in all along? Maureen, I’ll kill you
His fist was coming down, and I realized I couldn’t hope to match his strength.
regretted pushing him like that.
I closed my eyes, bracing myself for the blow, only to hear Kaysen start to beg. Opening my eyes, I saw Lucian throwing punches at him, one after another.
Lucian had been in the army, and Kaysen didn’t stand a chance.
I cheered Lucian on, clapping from the sidelines. When he’d finished with Kaysen, I thanked him and was about to slip away.
But Lucian grabbed my arm, his expression serious. “1 overheard you saying your ex looked like the person you really liked. You wouldn’t be talking about me, would you?”
Lucian moved closer, and I felt my face flush red.
In the end, I couldn’t resist him. I ended up with Lucian,
He was five years older, but his charm hadn’t faded a bit.
With him around, Kaysen didn’t dare approach me again.
Not long after Frieda’s expulsion, she discovered she was pregnant.
But Kaysen flat–out refused to acknowledge the child was his.
They fought constantly, and in one argument, Frieda ended up hit by a car.
She not only lost the baby but also had to have her uterus removed.
When Jarlyn heard, she sighed in pity.
But I didn’t feel a thing. After all, they’d brought it on themselves.
This time, Kaysen and Frieda paid the price for every one of their mistakes. The End
