He Ruined Me, Now I Reign Over His Ruin — Novel

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In a small town where reputation is everything, Kristi Lester finds herself thrust into a nightmare when a single accusation shatters her life. Once the top student, she becomes the target of whispers and scorn, abandoned by those she once called friends. With the college entrance exam looming, Kristi faces an impossible choice: protect her best friend or save herself from a fate worse than failure.

Just when all seems lost, she wakes up on the day of the exam, with a chance to rewrite her story. But can she navigate the tangled web of betrayal, jealousy, and ambition that ensnares her? Andreas Deleon, her childhood friend turned adversary, stands in her way, while Avery, the girl who once claimed her loyalty, reveals her true colors.

As Kristi grapples with her past and present, she must decide how far she's willing to go to reclaim her life. With friendships hanging by a thread and an uncertain future, will she rise from the ashes of her ruin, or will the weight of betrayal crush her spirit once more? In a world where loyalty is a fragile illusion, who will emerge victorious?

He Ruined Me, Now I Reign Over His RuinChapter 1

In the examination room, the teacher found a piece of cheating paper on the corner of Andreas Deleon's desk.

He stood up and told the teacher uprightly, "Sir, this note was thrown to me by Kristi."

I was about to explain when Avery Hendrix, who was standing beside me, pulled me back with red eyes and said in a trembling voice, "Kristi, don't."

Since I was hesitating, I missed the best opportunity to explain.

From that day on, I went from being the top student to a cheater and no one wanted to listen to me anymore.

Andreas and Avery were even more eager to draw a line between themselves and me.

In this remote town, even my parents, who were always proud of me, would be pointed at when they went out.

I was isolated like a cancer.

The school cancelled my admission qualification and stopped my subsidy.

Also, no one visited my father’s vegetable stall anymore.

On the day when my mother was seriously ill and had no money for treatment, Andreas threw 200 dollars at me and forced me to drop out of school.

"Watch your mouth. The college entrance exam is coming soon. If you tarnish Avery's reputation, I will make you regret it!"