'CYNICAL'

cynical
/ˈsɪnɪk(ə)l/
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adjective

believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.

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In which Violet Gilmore finds herself falling for her sworn enemy and new boy Jess Mariano.

Or

In which troublemaking new kid Jess Mariano finds a way to take Violet Gilmore's creative insults into reasons to wake up in the morning.