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Trevor laughed out loud. “Haven’t you all always looked down on Luna? Are you all now willing to be friends with her now that she’s left Professor Hanley’s team?
“Luna, don’t let these people fool you. Only we truly care about you. We want you to join the top medical teams in the country and secure a bright future!
“Everything we’ve done has been for your own good. These people will only drag you down, so don’t let them deceive you and turn against us. That would be ungrateful of you!”
“You…” Jade was so furious she nearly jumped up to slap him.
This hypocrite–a total scumbag, cheating people out of their money and still having the nerve to claim it was for their good. She had never seen anyone so shameless.
Luna stopped Jade. “I know. So, Trevor, pay me back.”
“Pfft…” Talia and the others couldn’t hide their laughter, realizing that Luna hadn’t cared
what he said.
They thought she did a good job.
In the end, Trevor did pay the money back. With Talia and the others watching him, he couldn’t afford to lose his reputation. Plus, he could tell that Luna had changed, and she might really expose him on the campus forum if he didn’t pay up.
He was about to graduate–he couldn’t let this ruin his future.
Trevor left the clothing store, grumbling. The more he thought about it, the more upset he became.
Luna hadn’t been like this before. How had she become so hard to deal with? Not only did she embarrass him in public, but she also insisted on getting her money back.
Being humiliated was one thing, but that money drained the life out of him.
The money Luna lent him had long been spent. He had no money to pay her back, and the amount he had just returned to her was borrowed from Kevin at the last minute.
Trevor still didn’t know how he was going to pay it back.
He carefully reflected on everything that had just happened. Had Luna insisted on this because of Daphne’s words?
He admitted that those words were harsh. When Luna first joined the team, she hadn’t been particularly outstanding, which led to suspicions about why she was allowed in.
Many people had wanted to join Wilson’s team, but Luna was the only woman allowed. She was obedient and well–behaved, always listening to them.
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Over time, there were always rumors.
If Luna had been a little more fashionable and self–aware, maybe things wouldn’t have turned out like this. However, she never cared about appearances, always dressing sloppily and looking too plain.
Rumors about her might have started long ago, too.
As for him, with his flashy lifestyle, people would often ask him about Luna and how they
interacted.
He had just made a few careless remarks and said some hurtful things about her. It was all in an attempt to clear the air, making it seem like there was nothing inappropriate going on
between them.
How had she not understood that? She had misunderstood him and failed to see his good intentions–she was really ungrateful!
And that Daphne? She looked good but had no brains, even having the nerve to talk behind Luna’s back. Not only did it cost him Luna’s trust, but he had also lost a significant amount of
money.
Women like her were not worth keeping, but he needed to coax Luna. He would need to borrow more money to fix things.
Luna was always generous and didn’t care much for money. She was only interested in research. As long as he humbled himself, made a few kind gestures, and maybe even gave her some professional books, she would forget everything.
If that didn’t work, he would have to go to Wyatt. After all, Luna always listened to him. She liked Wyatt and would lose her resolve with a few words from him.
It was settled. He would go to Wyatt.
Meanwhile, Luna was unaware that Trevor was once again scheming about her money. She was currently checking her phone balance.
Her emotions were in turmoil. Two lifetimes later, it felt like such a long–awaited return.
The joy of getting something back after losing it was truly irresistible.
“Thanks, everyone, for helping me get my money back. Let’s grab something nice tonight. My treat,” Luna said, gripping their hands, her voice trembling.
Talia laughed. “We won’t hold back! Consider it a celebration of you getting yourself back!”
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