Part 2: The Stallion Spectacle

Julian’s entrance is everything I wanted it to be—theatrical, inappropriate, and absolutely magnetic. That kiss with Nick in assembly was pure chaos energy, and I love how it immediately establishes Julian as someone who plays by his own rules. The horse stunt is peak Julian drama, but what really matters is how Isabella reacts to it. She doesn’t s****m or panic like everyone else—she sees the calculation behind the performance, which catches both Alexander and Julian’s attention. The bet revelation adds another layer of complexity because now we know both boys are actively competing for her, even if she’s not sure what the prize actually is. This is where the love triangle really starts heating up.