Roses and rivalry
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Avery Jia was Wisteria Hall Academy's brightest star, carrying the weight of her family's expectations on her shoulders. But her perfect record crumbled when Julian Harrington arrived, outshining her at every turn and earning the admiration she desperately sought. Avery's loathing for him burned brighter with each of his successes.
On the first day of her final year, Avery found a rose beneath her desk with a note: "Every rose has its thorns, and every rival has their charm." At first, she brushed it off, but when more roses appeared every Monday, each with a thoughtful message, her curiosity grew.
As Avery receives the roses each week, she begins to feel something shift. The rivalry with Julian fades into the background as she finds herself wondering about the person behind the notes-and if maybe, there's more to this year than just competition.
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