Chapter 60

As Ethan's last word fell, the silent arena erupted with applause. At the same time, Grace wiped the tears off the corner of her reddened eyes. After it ended, she watched him walk out of the arena before she flew toward him and wrapped him in a tight bear hug. "Where's the essay? I'm going to frame it and put it up on the wall!" With a disdainful look, she pushed her away. "You didn't actually think I meant those words, did you, Grace? It's just an essay; it's fictional. How else will I win this if I didn't write it that way?" Clara piped up. "Your essay sounded very truthful to me, Ethan." He poked her head, then handed her the 50g solid gold carved rabbit. "If you hadn't had your eye on the first prize, I wouldn't have participated in such a boring competition." Someone of his level participating in this kind of exam was like an attack on him. "Wake up, Grace. I only wrote that essay because I wanted to get Clara the first prize," Ethan clarified coldly, his hands cozying in