Does she really want the amusement park? Does this woman actually think it's a gold mine?
"No way," I flatly refused.
"Why not?" Haley Perez asked me.
I didn't respond, so she continued, "Is it because Conrad Wagner gave it to you?"
She really had a drama unfolding in her mind.
"Didn't you listen to what President Wagner said at the opening ceremony?" I reminded her.
Haley just laughed mockingly, "Those were just words to deceive the public."
Arguing with someone so unreasonable was pointless, so instead of continuing, I asked, "Tell me, why do you want the amusement park so badly?"
"Because it's a cash cow. With it, I won't have to worry about my future," Haley's response sounded grounded.
From her reactions, her words seemed to ring true, but I knew it wasn't that simple.
"Haley, you want something but you're not being honest. How do you expect me to say yes to your request?" I pointed out bluntly.
Her eyes narrowed. "You really want to hear the truth?"
I didn't even respond; instead, I turned to leave, but she grabbed me again, "The truth is, I want to take what's yours."
That was brutally honest.
I studied her, "I don't remember us knowing each other or having any interactions before. Why would you want to take what's mine?"
Haley gave a bitter smirk and said, "You really don't remember, do you?"
I was confused. "Don't remember what?"
"When we were in school, you were always in the spotlight, winning numerous awards. I guess you don't remember those, do you?"
There are things I might let go of, not to accommodate her, but because I no longer want them.
But the amusement park is different. It holds my father's love for me.
Even though he wasn't involved in its conception, if it weren't for a suggestion he made, I wouldn't have proposed building this amusement park, and it wouldn't exist.
Moreover, I've put too much into this amusement park; how could I possibly hand it over to Haley?
Besides, considering the value of the amusement park, how is Haley even a match for it?
"Felicia, just give me the amusement park, and I promise I'll never appear in your life again. I'll even go out of my way to avoid you," she offered.
I chuckled softly, "And if I don't?"
A venomous coldness flickered in Haley's eyes, "Then we'll both sink into the mire together."
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