Chapter 2 Chapter 2 In that moment, my blood was absolutely boiling. Stellar Group was one of the companies I'd applied to. The only reason I applied there was because Leo got a job there after graduation. But Leo never told me he had referral spots available. I immediately demanded, "Sage, you got into Stellar?" Before Sage could even answer, Leo jumped in to explain. "Maya, don't be so dramatic about this. I wanted you to toughen up and do it yourself, that's why I didn't hook you up with the referral. But Sage? She's in my club, so of course I'm gonna look out for her first." Pure rage shot straight to my head. Sage nodded and said, "Maya, I know you're upset about failing your interview, but we're roommates. I hope you can genuinely be happy for me and we can clear up this misunderstanding between us." hen Sage handed me a drink. But I couldn't stand her fake-ass act anymore and shoved the glass away. barely used any force, but Sage somehow fell back into her chair, spilling wine all over her clothes. eo immediately took off his suit jacket and carefully draped it over Sage's shoulders, then scolded me. Maya, what the hell are you doing? Once you get into the real world, you'll face way worse setbacks than this. If you're gonna take ut your anger on other people over something this small, how are you ever gonna survive out there?" age quickly said, "Leo, don't be mad at Maya. She's already in a bad mood from failing her interview. It's my fault for adding fuel to he fire. You should go comfort Maya." ut as she said this, she clutched Leo's jacket even tighter. it this point I wasn't gonna give Sage any face whatsoever. said coldly, "Sage Campbell, isn't the direct reason I failed my interview because of YOU? If you hadn't deliberately switched out my esume, how would I have failed? And now you have the nerve to sit here playing innocent? Right now, immediately, apologize to ne!" Seeing how serious I'd gotten, Sage went pale with fear. She shrank behind Leo, barely daring to breathe. 'Leo Stark, get out of my way!" I said each word deliberately. "Get this straight-I'M your girlfriend!" Leo patted my shoulder and said, "Maya, so this is what you're mad about?" I was stunned. Chapter 2 Wait, did Leo already know about this? One of the other club members spoke up. "Maya, we all owe you an apology for this." Leo paused, then slowly said. "During our club retreat, we were playing truth or dare, and Sage lost. I actually came up with this stupid idea. It was just supposed to be a harmless prank. Maya, I had no idea it would turn out like this. If you're gonna blame anyone, blame me." I stared at Leo with complete disbelief. Leo added, "Come on, Sage is just a girl too. Why can't you girls just get along instead of tearing each other down?" Ha. | laughed coldly. "Fine then. I'll sue Sage Campbell according to the law, and you can take the blame for her too. Oh wait, in your case, this would be considered incitement to commit a crime, making you an accessory. Don't worry, neither you nor Sage is getting away with this." Leo didn't expect me to get this serious and was completely speechless. Sage panicked too. She quickly said, "Maya, how can you be so aggressive? I haven't even graduated college yet, and you want to give me a criminal ecord? That would ruin the rest of my life!" In the English-dubbed series "Burning Between Us" by CrushReel, a life-changing encounter in Wesley Lowe's hotel room shook Alaya's world seven years ago. This unexpected meeting resulted in the birth of twins, but tragedy struck when her father took one child, leaving a void in her heart. As the story unfolds, themes of love, loss, and resilience intertwine with the complexities of family dynamics and the allure of the billionaire CEO world. Set in a modern mansion backdrop, this ongoing romance delves into the sweet yet tumultuous journey of navigating relationships amidst wealth and power struggles. What sets "Burning Between Us" apart is its poignant exploration of emotional depth within the glamorous facade of billionaire romance. Readers are drawn into a web of secrets, passion, and second chances as Alaya grapples with her past while facing an uncertain future. Dive into this captivating narrative that seamlessly blends modernity with classic romance tropes. Discover the allure of CrushReel's storytelling prowess as you immerse yourself in this gripping tale, available to read online at CrushReel for those seeking an escape into the world of love and intrigue.