All Chapters of The Pauper Who Ruled the Campus: Chapter 41
- Chapter 50
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Chapter 41: Inspection
Jack walked Marcus to the private elevator without another word.The hallway was silent. Security had already cleared the entire floor. When they reached the door to the suite, Jack stopped and turned.“I’ll be in the room directly opposite yours,” Jack said calmly. “If anything happens, I’ll know.”Marcus nodded. He stepped inside and the door clicked shut.Marcus freshened up and went to bed.Morning arrived without ceremony.Sunlight slipped through the heavy curtains and rested across the polished floor. Marcus sat on the edge of the bed for a long moment, thinking.Campus Drama, The Black Doves, Galaxy Corporation, and The Griffin Empire.How many pieces were actually on his board? Up until now, he had been reacting to the world. Now, it was time to look at everything properly.If this hotel belonged to him, how many more companies did he truly control?He reached for his phone and dialed Leo's number. He answered on the first ring.“Good morning, Young Master.”“I want to inspec
Chapter 42: Meeting the CEO
The Lamborghini Urus came to a smooth stop in front of Galaxy Corporation.Marcus stepped out.He wasn't wearing a suit, silk tie, or gold watch. He wore a clean, dark polo, tailored trousers, and polished leather shoes.He looked like a man who didn’t need to prove his wealth — a man who owned the ground he walked on. He adjusted his sleeves and began the long walk towards the Galaxy headquarters.The giant building towered high with golden ornaments, making Marcus look insignificant.“Stop!”The voice was quick, arrogant, and feminine.Marcus paused, he turned slowly, his expression remained neutral. Rejoice Quinn stood a few yards away. Her arms were folded tightly across her chest.Marcus blinked like he was surprised. “Oh.”“Nice seeing you here. I didn’t expect you this early.”Rejoice didn’t smile.She narrowed her eyes on him “Drop the act, Marcus. The car show is over. You’re no longer playing Galaxy's representative.”Marcus remained silent.She stepped into his personal spa
Chapter 43: The Cost of Pride
The guards closed in like a dark wall around her. Rejoice didn’t back down, she snapped.SLAP.The first guard’s head moved to the side. Before he could recover, she swung again.SLAP.The second man staggered back half a step, the sharp crack of skin on skin echoed through the room.“Don’t you ever lay your filthy hands on me!” she shrieked, her voice shaking with pure, unadulterated rage. “Do you even know who I am?!”The office became suffocatingly silent. For a heartbeat, even the well trained security guards were stunned by the sheer audacity of the girl. They looked at each other, then at the desk.Marcus’s voice cut through the air, low and unimpressed.“Hold her.”As low as his voice was, that command carried so much power and the hesitation from both guards disappeared.Both guards moved, catching her arms in a coordinated lock.“Let me go!” she screamed, thrashing wildly. “Take your hands off me!”She kicked and pulled, but the guards were stronger. Her designer heels scrape
Chapter 44: The Name That Shook the Room
The heavy glass doors hissed open.The Branch Manager stepped into the lobby— a man whose presence felt like a physical weight. He was tall, dressed in a charcoal suit so sharp that the edges looked like they could cut glass.The manager’s eyes swept the room, landing on the chaos near the entrance.“What is going on here?” he asked. The voice was quiet, but it stopped every heart in the room.Carlton didn't waste a second. “Sir, this peasant,” he said, pointing a trembling finger at Marcus, “hit me. He’s been causing trouble, refusing to leave, and threatening the staff. I was just trying to handle it before he did any real damage.”The manager frowned, his gaze shifting to the gold rod still gripped in Carlton’s hand.“You tried to handle it? With a ceremonial rod?” the manager asked, his tone dropping an octave. “Are you trying to commit murder in my lobby, Carlton?”Carlton’s face went pale. “No, sir! He’s a threat. I almost lost my temper because of how much he was disrupting the
Chapter 45: The Machine That Shouldn’t Breathe
For three long seconds after the manager’s voice cut through the lobby, no one dared to move.Then the S Class Humanoid’s fingers twitched— a sharp, electric spasm. A soft mechanical click echoed against the marble, sounding like a bone snapping in the silence. Its eyes turned from a dull, dormant blue into a piercing, bright electric glow.“Oh God…” someone whispered, his voice quivering.The machine stepped down from the platform.It wasn't fast, and it wasn't aggressive. It was slow and precise. Each step landed with a low, metallic thud that vibrated through the floorboards and into the soles of Marcus’s shoes.“It’s not completely active!” an engineer screamed, his voice cracking. “The core is still hard locked!”Panic, cold, and anxiety flooded the room. Technicians scrambled toward consoles, their fingers fumbling over touchscreens. “Override it! Cut the remote channel! Now!”Chairs screeched against the floor. Lab staff dove behind reinforced workstations. Two interns collided
Chapter 46: The Ride That Owns the Road
In the center of this white-walled sanctuary, the Griffin Phantom X sat like a dark god carved from shadow.The manager walked closer, his leather shoes clicking softly against the marbles. He stopped just short of the car, his hand hovering near the frame as if he were afraid a single fingerprint might ruin the perfection. “Do you like it, Young Master?” he asked, his voice hushed with reverence.Marcus didn't answer immediately. He walked a slow circle around the machine. The matte black finish didn't just stay on the metal, it seemed to pull the light into itself, creating an abyss where a car should be. Every line was a razor sharp edge, and every curve felt like a coiled muscle ready to snap.He reached out to open the door, and before his fingers touched the side, it recognized his touch and swung open. Marcus slid inside, the seat molding itself to his spine instantly. He ran a hand along the dashboard, feeling the cold, perfect curves of the carbon fiber interior.“This is on
Chapter 47: When Physics Bows
The road ahead was a long, empty stretch of asphalt, baking under the morning sun. There wasn’t a single car in sight on this part of the highway. It was just Marcus, the machine, and the open road.Marcus tightened his grip on the wheel. The leather felt warm, almost like it was alive."Full manual control," he said. He didn't have to raise his voice, the car heard him perfectly."Control transferred," the Phantom X replied. The dashboard glowed with a deep, sharp red. "Safety buffs are still on. I’m watching the edges for you, Marcus."Marcus didn't hesitate, he slammed his foot down.The car didn't just speed up, it took off. It felt like the horizon was being pulled straight through the windshield.100 miles per hour.The concrete barriers on the side of the road turned into a solid grey blur.The speedometer kept counting.120 mph.140 mph.The wind wasn't a whistle anymore, it was a heavy roar against the glass. Marcus felt the force pinning him back into his seat, but it didn'
Chapter 48: The Alarm That Shook the Hall
Michael stood just inches away from Marcus. His breath was hot, and his eyes were dark with a look of pure hate.“So what now?” Michael sneered. “You think you’re untouchable because of some fancy car?”Marcus remained calm. He looked at all three of them like they were barely there.“You’re not the ones in charge here,” Marcus said, his voice quiet but steady. “You’re just desperate, clinging to the tiny bit of power you think you still have.”Ryan’s face twisted into a scowl. “What did you just say to me?”Marcus didn’t back down an inch.“If you don’t want to lose the little bit of status you have left,” Marcus continued, “then get out of my way. Go to class and try to act like normal students, don't make fools of yourselves in front of everyone.”The hallway went dead silent. Students nearby stopped walking, their mouths hanging open in surprise. Emmanuel stared at Marcus, his eyes wide with total shock.Michael let out a dry, harsh laugh. “You really think you’re better than us n
Chapter 49: Power Has Rules
Marcus sat quietly in his plastic bucket seat, the atmosphere in the classroom finally returned to normal. After the chaos in the hallway, the room felt heavy. Some students kept stealing quick glances at him, while others went out of their way to look in the opposite direction.The professor started the lecture as if nothing had happened. His white pen moved across the digital board, forming long, complicated formulas. Pens scribbled on paper, but the tension was still there.Marcus didn't say a word. Beside him, Emmanuel was still hunched over, his face pale and his hands slightly shaking from the adrenaline.About twenty minutes into the lesson, Thalia suddenly leaned back and stretched her arms over her head.“I’m exhausted,” she said, her voice cutting through the silence. “Can we take a break? I seriously can’t focus on this.”A few students let out a nervous laugh. The professor looked at the wall clock, tapped his chin, and sighed.“Fine you have ten minutes, but keep it down.
Chapter 50: Authority Without Honor
The air in the classroom felt heavier, pressing in on everyone until nobody dared to move or even breathe too loudly. Professor Aurelius Constantine Vale took his time, slowly sliding his glasses into his breast pocket while his eyes stayed locked onto Marcus with a cold, unblinking intensity.“Repeat that,” he said, and the strange softness in his voice carried a much deeper sense of danger than any shout ever could have.There was a long, painful pause, during which the very atmosphere seemed to suffocate. Marcus didn't look away for even a second, meeting the professor's gaze with a steady focus that made the other students shift uncomfortably in their seats.“You heard me perfectly clearly, Professor Vale,” Marcus said, his voice coming out even and firm despite the weight of the moment.A sharp gasp cut through the quiet room, and somewhere in the back, someone actually dropped their phone onto the floor with a loud clatter. Emmanuel reached out and grabbed Marcus’s arm, his fing