Chapter: chapter 166Chapter 166Kohler slowly stirred awake the next morning to the soft strains of music drifting through the air. Her mind, still foggy with sleep, searched for the familiar warmth of Quincy beside her, but the space in the bed was cold and empty. Confused, she opened her eyes, blinking away the haze of dreams. As her gaze adjusted, something unexpected caught her attention—rose petals, scattered across the bed in delicate patterns of red. Her heart skipped a beat. She sat up, her fingers brushing over the soft petals, a surprised smile forming on her lips. The roses didn’t just cover the bed; they formed a trail on the floor, leading out of the bedroom like a path designed to guide her somewhere.Curiosity piqued, Kohler swung her legs off the bed and stood, her bare feet padding softly across the floor. The music played softly in the background, its romantic melody weaving into the air like a whisper meant just for her. Her heartbeat quickened, and she followed the trail of rose peta
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Chapter: chapter 165Chapter 165Lauren stiffened in her seat, her eyes narrowing as she recognized Talia. Damien stood immediately, stepping in front of Lauren protectively. “Talia, this isn’t the time,” he said, his voice firm but calm.Talia ignored him, her eyes locked on Lauren. “I should have known you’d go crawling to her the moment I was out of the picture,” she sneered. “But you’re making a mistake, Damien. You’re supposed to be with me!”Damien clenched his jaw, frustration rising. “You need to leave. Now.”Talia took a step closer, her gaze flickering between Damien and Lauren. “You think she’s better than me?” she spat. “You think she’ll stick by you the way I did? She’ll break your heart.”Lauren stood up, her eyes steady and calm. “Talia, this is between Damien and me. I understand that you’re upset, but barging in like this won’t change anything.”Talia’s face twisted in anger. “You think you’re so special? You’re nothing, Lauren. Nothing compared to what Damien and I had.”Damien moved clo
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Chapter: chapter 164Chapter 164Darius studied Kohler for a moment, his expression hard to read. The tension between them hung in the air like a thick fog, both of them playing a delicate game of manipulation and trust. "I'll be the judge of that," he replied, his voice calm but sharp, like the edge of a blade.Kohler chuckled lightly, masking the slight tremor that threatened to creep into her voice. "Fair enough," she said. "But you know I wouldn't be here if I didn't have what it takes."Darius took a step closer, his gaze narrowing. "We'll see." He glanced over at Quincy, who remained motionless in the backseat, supposedly unconscious. "You’ve done well to bring him here. Now, let’s see if you can handle what comes next."Kohler swallowed hard but nodded, reminding herself to keep calm. Quincy had drilled into her the importance of staying in control. "Of course," she said, standing tall.Darius gestured to one of the men, and he stepped forward with a syringe filled with a clear liquid. "This," Dari
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Chapter: chapter 163Finally! Darius was ready to meet with Kohler as he had trusted her well enough. He had sent poison to her and told her to induce it in Quincy’s drink, and that’s only when he could trust her.“Is everything set?” Quincy asked Kohler.“Yes. I’m all set.” She responded. “Wow. The color looks just perfect on your body. He is going to fall for this.” Kohler chuckled.“I know, right? When he gets caught, he would never put his loyalty to a bad man.” Quincy said with a smirk. “Alright, it’s time to go,” Quincy said, then they left the house, and Quincy was laid in the backseat of his car.Kohler then got into the driver’s seat and drove off to the location to which she was asked to come over. The ride was a little long, and the only reason he would do that was because the place would be a secluded area.That was the best kind of place for them to carry out operations like that.“Just ensure you do not act tense. You have to be as fluid as possible.” Quincy lectured her, and she nodded. “A
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Chapter: chapter 162 A few days passed, and a day came when Damien’s grandfather called, and said he wanted to see both him and Lauren. “What do you think he might want to say?” Lauren asked him, out of curiosity. “Well, I don’t know. But I’m hoping it’s good news.” Damien said as he drove. At least, for the past few days that had passed, they had learned to tolerate each other again, so Liam didn’t need to be interrupting at every interval. Lauren felt herself tense as she didn’t know what the outcome could be. For days now, she had not seen Quincy, and then he had also made up with her by calling her and explaining the situation to her. She was glad that he at least explained to her, but she just couldn’t help but feel that he still had at least, an atom of love for Kohler, and that hurt her deeply each time she thought about it. Soon, they got to his family house, and on getting there, it was only the grandfather who was present at the dining table. But there was no food served there. “Welcome,
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Chapter: chapter 161Minutes before Liam answered the call, Damien was pacing around with his phone and leaned close to her ear, listening to the now annoying dial tone.“What the hell!” He said sharply under his breath as he kept on waiting.It was becoming frustrating that Liam hadn't answered his call ever since he left earlier with Lauren.The fact that he hadn't answered his call only made him a little worried because his phone was right in the car with him. He was hoping they hadn’t gotten into an accident or something.But then, even though they didn’t get into an accident, another reason he might not answer his call could be that his phone was on silent, but he wasn’t certain if it was on silent. But at least, he ought to know of their current whereabouts and if she was fine, but curiosity was beginning to eat her out.“If I still can't get through to them after calling and calling, I might have to get to the hotel to find out myself; hopefully Lauren would have checked in safely.” He said to him
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THE REJECTED GENIUS
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For years, Adrian Hayes had been nothing more than a ghost at Northvale University. Despite his sharp mind and top grades, he was nothing but a scholarship student, a nobody among the elite. The rich kids mocked him, his professors barely noticed him, and even his so-called friends only stuck around when they needed help with their assignments.
But the worst betrayal came from the one person he had trusted—Sophia Lancaster. The girl he had secretly loved, the girl who once smiled at him in the library, humiliated him in front of the entire campus, choosing to be with Nathan Sterling, the heir to the Sterling Corporation.
"You? Compete with Nathan? Don’t be ridiculous. You’ll always be a pathetic charity case," Sophia scoffed, her hand laced with Nathan’s.
Adrian had never felt more worthless. But everything changed the next morning when a single notification appeared on his phone.
"Congratulations, Adrian Hayes. You are the sole heir to the Hayes Fortune. Your assets have been unlocked."
Thinking it was some cruel joke, he clicked the link. Within seconds, his bank account balance surged to $50 million.
Now, armed with wealth, power, and an identity no one saw coming, Adrian returns—not as the quiet, overlooked student, but as someone they’ll never forget.
This time, he’s the one in control.
The tables have turned. Nathan Sterling will fall. Sophia will regret her choices. And Northvale University will witness the rise of the Rejected Genius.
Will Adrian use his newfound fortune for revenge, or will he prove that the best success is living well?
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Chapter: 158Chapter 158The weight of Marcus’s words hung in the air like smoke that refused to disperse.“This is not over yet.”Of course, it wasn’t.I didn’t need a reminder.Ren exhaled deeply, crushing the cigarette beneath his heel. He stood and exchanged a quick glance with Marcus before facing me again. “You know he’s right. We bought ourselves a little time, not peace.”“I never expected peace,” I said, my voice cold. “I expected war. And I intend to finish it this time.”Marcus scoffed. “With what army? Park’s gone. Zee’s gone. Juliet barely tolerates the air you breathe. Edwin’s gathering allies as we speak, and Nathan—dead or not—left a scar that’s still bleeding.”I clenched my fists. “Then we stop the bleeding.”Ren stepped closer, his tone quieter now, more measured. “Are you sure you’re up for this, Adrian? Last time, you lost more than just a fight. You lost yourself.”“I know,” I muttered. “But I also know I’m not that same boy anymore.”Marcus laughed bitterly. “Yeah, well, bei
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Chapter: 157Chapter 157 Sometimes you just have to let go. Love is not forced. You just have to wait it out and see if it is going to find its way back to you. At least that was what I thought the moment I saw the look in her eyes. She was not freaked out by the fact that I was the super boy who could fly. Maybe she did, or maybe not? I was not sure. She had this look that meant that she was done with me. With us. The words replayed in my head long after she’d left.I stood there alone, watching her disappear out of sight. A part of me wanted to call her back. Probably try to convince her to give me a chance, but after the death of Nathan, maybe there was no going back from there. Maybe what we need is closure after all. I don't know why I think there was still a chance for us. A part of me wanted it badly, while the other part, the brutal side of me, didn't care. And maybe that was the part that hurt the most.I didn’t chase her. Not this time. I had already taken too much from her—her
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Chapter: 156Chapter 156I turned slowly, heart pounding.There she was.Zee.Her hair was pulled into a messy bun, strands clinging to her sweat-dappled forehead, and her eyes… God, her eyes. They held so much fire, so much hurt, and more than anything, disbelief. She wasn’t yelling, not crying, not running into my arms like I’d foolishly imagined. She was just standing there, guarded, unreadable.“Tessa, leave us,” she said softly.Tessa scoffed. “Seriously? Zee, don’t be stupid. You’re actually going to talk to him after everything?”Zee didn’t even flinch. “I said, leave us.”Tessa clenched her jaw, glared at me, then stomped off in the opposite direction, her heels clacking like gunshots in the silence.Now it was just the two of us.I swallowed, suddenly unsure of what to say. My rehearsed speech dissolved the second she looked at me.“You cut your hair,” I murmured, eyes tracing the new shape of her silhouette.“You blew up my life,” she shot back, arms still folded across her chest. “I fi
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Chapter: 155Chapter 155The echo of the motorcycle’s engine still lingered in the air when I ducked into the alley beside a crumbling warehouse. My breath was shallow, controlled, but my instincts were howling. Something was wrong. Off.My senses had always been sharp since the enhancement, but this was different. The air around me was too still, like the world was holding its breath.I scanned the alley, every shadow, every flicker of movement. Nothing.Still, I kept walking, pulling my hoodie lower, tightening my grip on the burner phone in my pocket. I knew it wasn’t just paranoia. Tessa’s call, Juliet’s kiss, Park’s farewell—they were all signs.The balance was shifting.Again.I needed Zee before the world collapsed around me. I could barely think. I needed one person to tell me that I was doing the right thing.Just one person, and the name that kept coming to my mind was Zee. I knew she was angry at me, but to think that she would go and date someone like Nathan was really surprising. I st
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Chapter: 154Chapter 154 After the death of Nathan, a part of me felt relieved. The long-time rage, the anger, and the part of me that won't forgive myself. Everything was gone. I felt lightheaded, and I couldn't think straight. I was out in the open when I heard her voice. “Are you alright, Adrian?” She said, slowly walking to my side. I turned to see Juliet standing right beside me. “I will be. What about you? Are you alright?” I know Juliet and Nathan had shared some history. I don't know if she was okay with the fact that he was dead. “I am fine, Adrian. I believe with the death of Nathan, there is nothing to fear anymore. The school can be rebuilt, and we can start all over again on a clean slate.” Juliet said, hugging me. For a long time, she stared at my face before she finally kissed me. It was brief, and I felt like pushing her off, but I let her be. Maybe she deserved that much from me. She pulled away and turned without looking at me. A part of me wanted to pull her back. But I k
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Chapter: 153Chapter 153Night draped itself over the city like a cloak, thick and unforgiving. The air was charged with something electric—expectation, fear, destiny. We stood at the edge of the old train depot, the one Ren had marked as Nathan’s temporary hideout.It was supposed to be impenetrable—steel walls reinforced by his father’s private tech, drones buzzing the perimeter like steel mosquitoes. But we weren’t just some ragtag group of fugitives anymore. We were weapons.“Everyone knows what they’re doing?” I asked, my voice low but steady.Ren nodded, eyes locked on the drone frequencies he’d already scrambled. “Surveillance is blind. We’ve got three minutes before the next rotation.”Park cracked his knuckles, his jacket flaring slightly as he hovered off the ground for a second. “We’re in and out. Fast and brutal.”Juliet held up a strange device—some kind of pulse disruptor Damien had salvaged. “This’ll fry the inner sensors long enough for us to get to him.”I turned to Marcus, who ha
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