Sandra didn’t flinch at the whispers around her. Without hesitation, she grabbed Richard’s hand and marched him straight up to Ethan, ignoring the murmurs that rippled through the crowd.Her grip was firm. Possessive.When they stopped in front of Ethan, Sandra’s expression was unreadable, but her voice was clear and sharp.“Ethan,” she said, her tone calm but assertive, “this man is my boyfriend. So please, stop chasing after me. It’s over.”For a moment, Ethan just stared, dumbfounded.His confident smirk faltered.His gaze shifted to Richard, scanning him from head to toe. Disbelief tightened his jaw. It was like watching a man who had just seen a ghost—except this ghost wore budget clothes and didn’t fit into Ethan’s carefully curated world of wealth and prestige.He opened his mouth to speak, then closed it again. Finally, with narrowed eyes, he said flatly, “You’ve got to be kidding me.”The surrounding crowd leaned in closer, their curiosity piqued. Even strangers who had no ide

Richard hadn’t hugged Sandra just for show — he wanted to provoke Ethan. Plain and simple.Sandra had already called him her boyfriend, even if only to use him as a shield. That gave him permission, or at least cover. Whatever happened next, she wasn’t going to slap his hand away in front of everyone. That was all he needed.And if Richard was being honest, there was something deeply satisfying about it. Sandra wasn’t just any woman. She was an internet celebrity with millions of fans, admired not just for her beauty, but for her poise, her presence. Her every step turned heads. Her legs alone — long, toned, impossible to ignore — had entire comment sections thirsting.And now she was in his arms.The scent of her perfume flooded his senses — soft, floral, hauntingly familiar. It was the same scent he noticed the first time they met, but now it was stronger, closer. With her back against him and her sheer tulle dress brushing his hand, he could feel the warmth of her skin — smooth, alm

Just as Richard was about to step through the university gates, a familiar voice rang out from behind him—teasing, light, and sharp like a blade wrapped in silk.“Well, well… Didn’t expect your girlfriend to be that pretty, little man.”He froze. That voice could only belong to one person.Turning around, he saw her—Sandra. The same Sandra from last night. The same Sandra who had the internet wrapped around her finger with millions of followers and a face you couldn’t forget.She strolled toward him, casual and poised, eyes sparkling with amusement. Her tone, however, was laced with mockery.“With a girlfriend like that, why were you still fooling around? Seriously… Men really are pathetic. Good thing I don’t like them.”Richard sighed. “You here to make fun of me?”She raised a brow, smirking. “I’m not that bored. I was just passing by. But I have to ask… What the hell were you thinking? Spreading those kinds of photos? Really?”“I didn’t,” Richard snapped, exasperated. “Those photos

As Richard turned toward the voice calling his name, a flicker of tension left his shoulders when he recognized the familiar faces approaching.It was Charles. And right beside him, Oliver.“Richard!” Charles called again, waving as they jogged up. “Man, we’ve been looking everywhere for you. We’ve got news—big news.”Their excitement was obvious. They looked almost relieved to have found him. But Richard just stood there, stunned that they’d even come back for him at all.“You two?” he said, eyes narrowing. “Now you’re looking for me? After everything? After you both believed I actually slept with that girl in the photo?”His voice was sharp—he wasn’t hiding the hurt.Charles looked taken aback. Oliver stepped forward first. “You’re right. We did doubt you at first. But things have changed.”“It was a mess,” Charles added quickly. “We were wrong. We thought the worst, and we’re sorry.”Richard crossed his arms, still guarded. “So what changed your minds?”There was a pause—brief, but

It was at this point that Richard went ahead of his friends. “Where are you heading to?”Charles asks curiously. Charles was willing to provide support to him if he needed support from them. “You don't have to worry about me anymore, I think I can handle the situation myself. I'm going to find out the reason why Clara and Jane did this to me and I will ensure that they receive punishment for the action,”Richard said with a strong voice. Charles and Oliver realize that Richard was resolved to handle the situation by himself so they had to let him go. They are willing to stand as a witness for Richard against Clara and Jane after hearing their conversation. The reason why Richard deemed it fit for Charles and Oliver to wait behind was because he was ready to use his power against Clara and Jane. He hasn't told Charles and Oliver yet about his newfound fame and they might just find out if they followed him. Richard knew where Clara was working. She was working in a business fil