Beneath of constant clashes

Avenelle Rue Castillejo grew up learning that love inside their home was never meant for her.Ever since her younger sister was born five years later, Avenelle became the child her parents overlooked-the daughter expected to understand, stay silent, and sacrifice. No matter who was wrong, they always chose her sister's side. While her sibling received affection so easily, Avenelle was left chasing approval that never truly came.So she stopped asking.By sixth grade, she learned to stand on her own. She stopped depending on her parents for the things she needed, terrified of being reminded how much of a burden she was. Instead, she poured every wound, every disappointment, and every silent heartbreak into one thing she could control-her studies.If she could not be loved, then maybe she could at least be someone her parents would finally be proud of.

Veydrick Hale Montealto.

Born into wealth and prestige, Veydrick is known as the untouchable heir of the Montealto family. Students admire him for his intelligence, influence, and cold composure, assuming life has always been easy for someone like him.But unlike most rich kids, Veydrick never liked relying on his family's money for the things he personally wanted. Prideful and stubborn, he preferred earning things himself. Ever since junior high, he secretly accepted commissions from classmates-doing assignments, projects, and academic work-in exchange for money he used to buy the things he wanted without asking from his parents.Because to him, independence mattered more than luxury.

Unfortunately, both he and Avenelle share the same dangerous trait,What starts as academic competition soon becomes a ruthless rivalry fueled by pride, sharp words, and tempers that ignite too quickly. Both known for their intelligence and short patience, every encounter between them feels like a battlefield neither wants to surrender from.Yet beneath their constant clashes are two exhausted souls carrying burdens too heavy for their age."