All Chapters of Rise Of The Student Pauper: Chapter 221
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Chapter 221
Back on the stage, one of the bright lights of the arena dimmed slightly as the host stepped forward with a microphone in hand. “Ladies and gentlemen,” the host announced, his voice echoing across the hall, “we now have our final contestant of the night. Please welcome… Alicia!”The moment her name was called, a wave of anticipation swept through the audience.Backstage, Alicia took a deep breath.“It is my turn,” she said softly, her fingers tightening slightly.Darren stood beside her, calm as always. “You are going to do great,” he said in a steady voice.Alicia looked at him and smiled faintly. “I hope so.”“You do not need hope,” Darren replied. “You just need to walk.”Alicia let out a small laugh. “You make it sound so simple.”“It is simple,” Darren said. “Just be yourself.”Before she could respond, the music began.In the audience, seated among the wealthy elites, Clara and Adrian sat comfortably in their VIP section.Beside them sat a well-dressed young man with a sharp ex
CHAPTER 222
Darren slowly stepped out of the taxi, his eyes narrowing as he took in the scene before him. Two sleek Mercedes-Maybach cars were parked directly in front of the road, their polished bodies reflecting the dim streetlights. Four men stood in front of the vehicles, dressed in black, their posture rigid and imposing.Darren frowned slightly. “Who are you people?” he asked calmly, taking a step forward.But before he could get any answer, the four men suddenly rushed at him.“What the—?!”They grabbed him without hesitation, seizing his arms tightly and dragging him forward.“Hey! Let go of me!” Darren snapped, struggling slightly.But their grip was firm.They dragged him straight in front of the car’s headlights, the bright light hitting his face directly, making it hard for him to see clearly.At that moment, the back door of one of the Mercedes-Maybach opened slowly and a figure stepped out.The man was young, dressed in a noble and expensive ensemble that screamed wealth and author
CHAPTER 223
The moment Darren answered the call, a familiar soft voice came from the other end.“Darren…”A faint smile appeared on his lips. “Alicia.”“I am really sorry,” she said immediately, her tone filled with sincerity. “I should have called you earlier.”Darren leaned back slightly on his bed. “It is fine,” he replied calmly. “You must have been busy.”“That is actually what I wanted to explain,” Alicia said quickly. “After the competition… everything changed.”Darren listened quietly.“I have been receiving offers non-stop,” she continued. “Endorsements, contracts, collaborations… it has been overwhelming.”She let out a small breath. “I barely even had time to rest, let alone call anyone.”Darren chuckled softly. “That sounds like a good kind of problem.”“It is,” she admitted. “But still… I feel bad.”“You do not have to,” Darren said gently. “I understand.”There was a brief pause before Alicia spoke again. “I also wanted to thank you,” she said, her voice softening.Darren raised a b