The day came to an end, and the cadets made their way back to their apartments.
As Ella was walking home, the words spoken by the silver-haired boy echoed constantly in her mind.
She couldn't fathom how Grace could betray her like that.
Even if they weren't talking these days, Ella still regarded Grace as a friend.
Yet, Grace had the audacity to suggest using Ella's elder sister's illness as a bargaining tool?
What kind of friend would stoop so low?!
Was Grace truly that desperate to gain favor with Kai? She was ready to betray her sister-like to come into his good book?
Shaking her head, Ella cleared her thoughts.
It didn't matter. If their friendship held so little value to Grace, then Ella would stop caring about it herself.
"Ella!"
Just as the brunette beauty immersed herself in these thoughts, a familiar voice called out to her from behind.
