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At Veridian University, image is everything and once it cracks, it never looks the same again.
When the Student Council President resigns mid-term, the campus is left scrambling for control. With elections only three months away, two rivals are forced to step up and lead together until the final vote decides who takes the position for good.
Jane is sharp, outspoken, and known for her flawless record. Austin is composed, strategic, and always in control. They've spent years competing, disagreeing, and refusing to see eye to eye. Now they have to coordinate under pressure balancing faculty politics, divided committees, and a campus watching their every move.
But while Jane fights for leadership in public, she's guarding something that could shatter her carefully built image if it ever comes to light.
And Austin is starting to notice the cracks.
In a university obsessed with reputation, one secret can ruin everything. The only question is when Austin uncovers the truth, will he protect her perfect reputation... or expose it?
And somewhere between rivalry, ambition, and the fear of losing it all, they'll have to decide what matters more power, pride, or each other.