Audrey's eyebrows shot up in anger.
Ever since Tyler Mamet passed away, due to rumors suggesting he had died at the Skyway Club while messing around with women, the children at school had mocked Ned Mamet, ridiculing his father for being indecent.
Already devastated by the loss of his father, Ned faced further torment from the taunts of his classmates, gradually withdrawing from social interactions. Even during class activities, he would either walk at the back or sit in the last row. Over time, the children had given him the nickname "Coward."
"I'll compete with you," Audrey declared as she stood up.
Ned grabbed Audrey's arm and said, "Forget it."
Shaking off Ned's hand, Audrey turned to Tubby and said, "If I win, I want you to apologize to Ned."
Tubby, arms still crossed, snorted dismissively and said, "Fine, let's compete. Who's afraid? And what if you lose?"
"What do you propose?"
"I want Ned to say 'I am a coward' three times in front of everyone here."