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It Was Never A Competition (Altarieno Series#1)

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[COMPLETED, UNDER EDITING]

First story out of Altarieno Series.

Academics is an ultimate priority for Leigh Jasmine Altarieno. She will do everything just to maintain her high grades and be the valedictorian of their class-since that's her parent's biggest desire.

On the other hand, her classmate and her ultimate rival, Renji Zoel Enriquez wishes to be the top one, as well. He's afraid of not obtaining that title as he won't be able to receive a full college scholarship from his current university. 

As the academic year goes by, who will win between the two of them? Is it Leigh, Renzo, or... love?All Rights Reserved

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