Chapter 145

Yeah, she really didn't care about being blamed. She just couldn't be bothered, which is exactly why Ava pinned it all on her. "So why didn't you just spread rumors and get me expelled?" Clara asked with genuine curiosity. Back in the day, that was exactly the kind of thing Ava would have done. Like when Nicholas came to pick her up on an electric scooter, Ava just ran with it—made it sound like he was some food delivery guy, and milked that drama for ages. Thanks to her, everyone in their class—hell, the whole campus—thought Clara's fiancé was delivering takeout. Ava let out a bitter laugh. "I'm not a fool. Why would I mess with you like that?" "Weren't you pretty bold before?" "Back then, I was too short-sighted. Clara, I get it now. You're out of my league. I can't beat you, so I've decided not to fight anymore. I'll never be able to win against you." After everything that happened, Ava finally saw things clearly. Back on that ship, Clara dared to run out solo and take on those guys