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
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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
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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
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The moment Joseph Whitmore stopped in front of their table, the atmosphere changed instantly. His eyes burned with anger as he looked from Alicia to Darren, his expression dark and possessive.“What are you doing here with this riffraff?” Joseph asked sharply, his voice loud enough to draw attention from nearby tables.Alicia’s brows furrowed immediately. “Joseph, what is your problem?” she replied, clearly annoyed. “What I do with my life is none of your business.”Joseph clenched his jaw. “Stop saying that,” he said, trying to control his tone. “Why are you making things so difficult for me?”Alicia let out a frustrated breath. “I am not making anything difficult,” she said. “I have told you several times already—I am not interested.”Joseph shook his head, his anger rising. “No,” he said firmly. “You are just being stubborn.”Alicia’s eyes hardened. “I am being clear,” she corrected him.Joseph suddenly slammed his hand on the table.BAM!The sound echoed across the restaurant, cau
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The atmosphere in the restaurant slowly settled after Joseph Whitmore stormed out. The tension that had filled the air began to fade, and conversations around the room gradually resumed.The manager adjusted his suit and turned toward Alicia with a respectful expression.“Miss City,” he said politely, lowering his head slightly, “I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by that brat in our restaurant. I assure you, something like this will never happen again.”Ever since Alicia won the modelling competition, she had earned the title ‘Miss City’ Alicia let out a small breath and gave a faint smile.“It is alright,” she said calmly. “Thank goodness you came when you did. Who knows what he would have done if you had not intervened.”The manager nodded immediately. “Our customers safety is very important to us,” he said. “Please, allow us to make your evening as pleasant as possible.”He straightened slightly and gestured toward the table.“May I take your order?”Alicia glance
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Darren walked out of the restaurant calmly, Alicia’s handbag held firmly in his hand. His expression was steady, but his mind was far from calm.He paused by the roadside for a moment.“Should I really go to her house?” he muttered under his breath.He remembered clearly what Alicia had once told him about her father. The man was strict—very strict. Even after Alicia became famous, nothing had changed at home. There was still a curfew. There was still control over where she went, who she met, and how long she stayed out.Darren exhaled slowly, feeling hesitant about going to Alicia’s house and running into her strict father. Darren knew how such dads behaved; they asked a thousand demanding questions.He thought about her coming to his house to collect the bag instead. But he quickly dismissed the idea after thinking about it carefully. That would mean she would learn about his real identity.He shook his head lightly. “No. Not yet. Not until I tell her myself.”Just then, he raised h
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Darren clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles turning white as anger surged through him.“What is this bastard doing here?” he muttered under his breath, his eyes fixed on the mansion ahead.“Did he stalk Alicia to her house?”His jaw tightened.“I have really had enough of this nonsense,” he said quietly, his voice carrying a dangerous edge. “This ends now.”Without hesitation, Darren began to walk toward the entrance. His steps were steady, but there was a clear storm building inside him.As he approached the front door, he noticed something strange. The door—just like the gate—was left wide open.Darren frowned deeply.He slowed down slightly, his instincts telling him something was wrong. But he did not stop. Instead, he pushed forward and stepped inside.The moment he entered the living room, he froze.The entire place was in chaos.Furniture was overturned. Decorations were shattered. The once neat and elegant space now looked like a battlefield. It was as if Godzilla and King
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The moment those words left the man’s mouth, everything changed.“What did you just say?!” Mr. Raymond roared weakly.Despite his battered state, he forced himself up from the floor, his entire body shaking with anger and pain.“My daughter…” he growled, staggering forward. “You bastard… I will kill you!”He lunged toward the man with the cigarette.But before he could even get close—BAM!The second man stepped in and delivered a brutal kick straight into Mr. Raymond’s stomach.“UGH!”The impact sent him flying backward. He crashed heavily onto the floor, his body curling in pain as he coughed violently.Blood spilled from his mouth.“Honey are you okay?!” Mrs. Raymond cried out in terror.She rushed to his side immediately, kneeling beside him and holding him up.Darren moved just as quickly, dropping Alicia’s handbag to the side as he knelt beside the injured man.“Sir, are you okay?” Darren asked, his voice urgent.Mr. Raymond struggled to breathe, his chest rising and falling une
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Darren stood still for a moment, his chest still rising and falling slightly from the fight, while Mr. and Mrs. Raymond continued to stare at him with shock written all over their faces. The question hung in the air, heavy and uncertain.“Who… who are you… young man?” Mr. Raymond asked again weakly.Darren took a slow breath, then straightened himself.“My name is Darren Wayne,” he said calmly. “I am Alicia’s classmate from school, and also her friend.”He paused briefly before continuing.“We went out for dinner today, but she left in a hurry and forgot her handbag, so I came here to return it,” he said pointing to the bag on the floor.There was a short silence after he finished speaking.Mrs. Raymond’s expression changed slightly. Her eyes narrowed just a little as she looked at him more carefully.“So… you are the boy responsible for our problems?” she asked.Darren froze.“…What?” he said, clearly shocked. “Responsible for your problems?”He shook his head slightly, confused.“I…
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***The luxurious suite of Cyclux Hotel was silent, except for the faint hum of the air conditioner.The room was large, decorated with gold-trimmed furniture, soft carpets, and dim lights that gave it an expensive but unsettling atmosphere.The door suddenly burst open.Joseph dragged Alicia inside forcefully, his grip tight around her wrist.“Let go of me!” Alicia cried, struggling as tears streamed down her face.But Joseph did not listen. He yanked her forward and threw her onto the bed. Her body bounced slightly on impact.Before she could even react, Joseph turned and locked the door with a sharp click.The sound echoed loudly in her head.Alicia quickly pushed herself up, her breathing uneven as fear filled her entire body.“Please… Joseph… please let me go,” she begged, her voice shaking badly. “You should not do this… please…”Joseph turned slowly to face her. His eyes were dark.SLAP!His hand struck her hard across the face.“Ahh!” Alicia cried out as the force sent her fal