Something in the way that fat girl stared back at him made Ace angry, angry enough to challenge her in front of everyone. Maybe it had something to do with her courage. No matter how mean they were to her, she never broke.
It was like she was determined to show them that nothing would defeat her, and despite everything, Ace could feel his admiration soar for her. He’d never met anyone like her, and the fact that he was fascinated with her irritated him further.
Truth was she goaded him without even trying.
However, after issuing the ultimatum, he regretted them instantly and wished his words back. The way the fire in her eyes dimmed was telltale enough that her chutzpah was more of a front than anything else. It was eerie how well he could read her – like there was a connection between
