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Chapter 30 - A Conspiracy Takes Shape

After Chloe left for her shift at the diner, I lingered in the student lounge for a few more minutes, gathering my thoughts before my next tutoring session with Leo. The confrontation with Olivia had left me drained but strangely empowered. For once, I'd stood my ground instead of shrinking away from her taunts.

"Attention students," a voice crackled over the PA system. "Remember that nominations for the Excellence in Combat Theory Award close next Friday. The winner receives a full scholarship for next semester and internship opportunities with the Lycan Council."

My heart skipped a beat. A full scholarship would ease my financial burden tremendously. With Dad's legal fees piling up and our savings depleted, every opportunity mattered.

"I need to win that," I whispered to myself, gathering my books. Unlike Olivia, who had her parents' wealth to fall back on, this scholarship could be my lifeline.

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