Which is correct:
1) Unlike you, I didn't invent lies about Pete and speak behind his back so that everybody would hate him. I tried to help him get along with others.
2) Unlike you, I didn't invent lies about Pete and speak behind his back to make everybody hate him. I tried to help him get along with others.
Meaning: You invented lies about Pete and spoke behind his back so that everybody would hate him. I did not do that. I tired to help him get along with others.
Gratefully,
Navi.
Both are OK.
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