"She took my spot?" Madelyn looked at him.

Forrest gestured toward her calculus book, and only then did she grasp his meaning. She responded with a composed demeanor, "Jadie's grades are outstanding. Her inclusion in the Math Olympiad team is a result of her dedication and hard work in her studies. Also, the Math Olympiad team is based on merit, so those who perform exceptionally well earn their spots."

"But you're better at math than Jadie, right?"

Madelyn didn't want to delve into this topic. In reality, being part of the Math Olympiad team would contribute positively to her academic record and secure her admission to Ventropolis University. However, stepping away from the Math Olympiad team wouldn't alter her ultimate goal.

"Don't you like Jadie? Shouldn't you be happy for her success?"

"Who told you that?"

"Isn't it the truth?" Madelyn narrowed her eyes.

When Jadie returned from abroad to Ventropolis High School, Forrest and her dating rumours had become the talk of both Ven