“You really are a spoiled little rich boy, aren’t you? You should try actually workin’ for something for once in your life. Not resolving to take it if your efforts aren’t good enough, but open yourself up to actually failing. Give yourself some real stakes. You might find it strangely exciting.” Carter smiles at me like I’ve just tipped my hand. “You want me to find you exciting, Zoey Ellis?” “I was not talking about me,” I reply, rolling my eyes. “Sure you were.” He finally drops his arm from around my shoulder, just before backing away. “I’ll think about it, how’s that?” I nod my head. “You
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