After everything, everyone went offline. Sophia was surely the happiest one. She was really thanking God for doing the livestream, if not, she would have made the kind of money she made today while Melissa was boiling with anger.“You don't actually think he can do it, right?” Bryan asked.“Of course he can't. Who do you think he is? Just because he's spending his stolen money doesn't mean he can do shit. Don't worry, all his schemes will be exposed.” Melissa wished for everything bad to happen to Kendrick. Since he isn't with her, he can't be happy anywhere else. She wanted the idea of him being miserable because she wasn't in his life to stick forever.Kendrick finished explaining everything, his voice low but steady. Adrian stared at him for a second, then burst out laughing.“You’re telling me that this was happening and you didn't say anything and now, you expect me to stay calm?” Adrian asked. “Say the word and I’ll come to the school right now.”Kendrick shook his head. “Not

Everywhere Kendrick went, conflict followed him like a plague.At school, whispers trailed him down the hallways. In his empire, silent power struggles unfolded behind closed doors. Yet no matter where the fire started, Kendrick stood in the middle of it and still conquered.While waiting for the event to take place, Kendrick found out that there was a lot to take care of before revealing his identity. There was a lot going on at the company.His empire was under siege long before anyone noticed him at school. Inside the company, executives whispered when meetings ended. Decisions stalled. Reports contradicted each other.“Adrian said we have a new CEO and yet, we haven't seen him or heard from him. He's always absent,” one director said during a closed-door session. “We need stability.”Another replied, “Or control.”“Yes, I agree with you all. What does he take us for?” Another said with a rim expression.But they had no idea that whatever they were planning, Kendrick watched it all

Melissa tried the next day, approaching Kendrick near the library. “Kendrick.”He stopped but didn’t turn.“I just want a moment to speak to you,” She said. “Please.”Before Kendrick could answer, Zara stepped forward.“He’s busy. I don't think he has the time to spare,” Zara said coolly. “Find another moment. Or another person.”Melissa frowned. “This is between me and him. I don't think it's any of your business.”Zara smiled. “Then you should’ve thought of that sooner. I don't think you have anything valuable to say to him and I'm as hell that Kendrick doesn't want to speak to you or have anything to do with you.”Kendrick finally turned. “It’s fine, Zara.”Melissa’s face softened. Since Kendrick wanted to talk to her, she thought that there would still be a chance for the both of them. “I didn’t know,” she said quickly. “If I had…”“If you had known I’d become useful or if you had known I'd have money worth you looking my way?” Kendrick asked gently.“That’s not what I meant.”“B

“Cut it out boys. Take your fight elsewhere. There would be no brawling here.” The chancellor shouted, breaking up the two.Bryan’s voice trembled. “All this time… you let us laugh at you, why?”“Yes,” Kendrick replied. “It was fun just messing with you all just like you do to people below you.” Some students laughed, hearing this. “Now, who's the fool now?” Jayson and Zara gave a smug look. It was a lot of fun putting these bullies in their place.Adrian inclined his head again. “Shall we proceed, sir?”Kendrick nodded. “Now we can begin.”Around them, power shifted, quietly, irrevocably. Those who mocked him moments ago now bowed deeper than they ever had.And Kendrick stood at the center of it all, no longer hidden, no longer doubted but finally seen.“Now that I won, I hope you all can keep your own side of the deal,” he said with a smug smile.The room no longer buzzed with arrogance. It trembled with fear. One by one, they bowed. Not out of respect but survival. They had no ch

By the time Kendrick and Adrian returned, the event was already over. Some people had already left.When the chancellor saw Kendrick arriving with Adrian, he looked hopeful.“Finally, I'll be cured,” he thought with a smile on his face. “Did you fix it?” He asked, looking at Kendrick with a smile.No answer, only a sigh.At that moment, everyone knew there was a problem but no one dared voice out their opinion, scared of the repercussion.“What happened? Weren't you able to fix the scroll?”Kendrick sighed, telling the chancellor what had transpired between them.FLASHBACK “Explain,” Adrian demanded.“Kendrick Hale carries the blood,” another Keeper replied. “But blood alone does not grant dominion.”They turned to Kendrick. “You are destined to wield the Scroll’s power but that enough is not what it takes to prove yourself. “You must prove worth beyond lineage.” another keeper said.Sighing, Kendrick had no choice but to ask, “What must I do?” “You must succeed without wealth,” th