My Cruel Bullies Are Now My Loyal Puppies novel Chapter 1

I'm dating three of the hottest guys on campus.

The brilliant academic star with his untouchable aura, the rebellious bad boy who rules the school, and the adorable younger student who follows me around like a puppy.

How do I juggle them all without a time management app? Simple—they all know about each other.

Want to know my secret? They made a bet among themselves: whoever can make me fall hopelessly in love with them in three months wins.

Everyone's waiting for me to crash and burn.

What they don't know is that I'm the one running this game.

Amateur hour is boring. I only play the high-stakes tables.

Three months later, I'm counting my winnings—three hundred thousand dollars—while listening to all three of them, thoroughly tamed, desperately pleading: "Tara, please don't break up with me?"

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I've become famous on campus.

Not because I'm rich or smart, but because three of the most sought-after guys are all pursuing me at once.

The campus is buzzing with gossip.

Some are envious, others jealous. And then there are those... silently snickering, waiting for the show to start.

Because these three guys aren't chasing me out of genuine interest. They're only doing it because of A BET.

They wagered on who could win me over in three months, who could make me fall head over heels in love.

Why did they choose me?

First, I just happened to walk by at the right moment.

Second, I wasn't completely plain-looking, making me a suitable "target" for their little game.

After the bet was made, gossip spread like wildfire, and everyone started placing their own side bets.

At first, I didn't want any part in their childish entertainment. I planned to confront them and be done with it.

The empty room filled with the steady beat.

After a while, I smiled.

And hit ‘accept’ on all three requests.

Since everyone assumes I'll be "flattered" by their attention and eagerly chase after them...

And since they enjoy playing games where they "tame" girls to prove their charm...

I might as well "reluctantly" play along with their little game.

If we're betting, let's go all in.

Amateur hour is boring.

Let's play the high-stakes game.