The Trial of Hearts
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Alya Velasco never expected to pass the world's most impossible exam. But when she enters Ateneo Imperium, she learns it isn't just a school-it's a system that binds every student to a Pair.
Here, grades are replaced by points of compatibility. Love, trust, and truth aren't just emotions; they're requirements for survival. Fail to connect with your partner, and you lose everything.
And Alya's partner? Cale Ignacio. The untouchable top scholar with a face of stone and words sharp enough to wound. He plays by rules only he seems to understand-until he leans in and whispers:
"One lie can save us. One truth can end us."
Now trapped in a world where affection is scored and betrayal is punished, Alya must decide: trust the boy who sees through everyone... or lose herself in the Trial of Hearts.
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