Chapter 65
Bella
When Mom finally took me to get on birth control like I'd asked, it was a weight off my shoulders. But the relief didn't last long once I got back to school and Meera hit me with the news.
"So, the Donovans and Blanchards are teaming up for some major business gig, and Ariella won't shut up about cozying up to the Donovans all over school. What's the deal?" Meera looked as puzzled as I felt. Catching my confusion, she raised an eyebrow.
"Seriously, did Ace not clue you in on this?" she asked, clearly surprised.
"It's just business, Meera. Ace's dad runs the business. Maybe their pitch was killer, and they decided to team up. And honestly, we're just high schoolers; our personal beef with Ariella doesn't mean squat in the grand scheme," I defended, though a sour taste
