Noble University, a school steeped in wealth, makes Nadia， feel starkly out of place. Mason, the volatile volleyball star, swings unpredictably between tormenting Nadia and showing an unsettling tenderness, igniting an unexpected attraction. Ethan, always brooding and silent, adds a layer of tension to their luxurious yet strained home life.
Her school year takes a darker turn when Nadia uncovers a scheme against one of Noble University's elites. A betrayal by someone she trusted jeopardizes her academic future. Amidst this turmoil, her father's revelation that he's transgender shatters her already fragile sense of stability, leaving her grappling with a new reality.
As her world starts to unravel, Nadia finds herself in the midst of a storm of deception at school and upheaval at home. Mason's behavior, a mix of irritation and intrigue, forces her to question her feelings. Can Nadia find her way through the chaos of her crumbling plans and unraveling family dynamics? And as the lines between friend and foe blur, can she decipher what Mason truly means to her?

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Entangled with Two Rulers

The airport was buzzing with the usual chaos—families reuniting, travelers hurrying to their gates, and the constant hum of announcements echoing through the terminal. I stood with Mason, Mike, and Cody by the departure gate, our mood unusually somber. We were there to say goodbye to Ember, a close friend whose presence had always been a kind of anchor amidst the turbulence of our lives. 


Ember had already disappeared into the crowd, her silhouette vanishing down the terminal until she was out of sight. I wasn’t sure if the stark reality of saying goodbye or the finality of it that made the air feel heavier than usual. The boys stood in a tense silence—Mason especially, who seemed to be struggling with more than just the typical sadness of a friend leaving.


Chapter 22: Creditors Come Calling