“Ethan Vale, how can you afford to buy food in a place like this?” Tommy asked, more curious than derogatorily.“I can ask you the same thing, after all you are jobless now, isn't that right?” Ethan grinned.Tommy's face turned red with anger. “Hey! I might be jobless but I am still ten times better than you!” he spat. “Who are you to question me? Are you trying to disparage my achievements? You can't even lace my boots you stinky gigolo!”People in the restaurant began to turn attention to the disturbance.“Okay, whatever you say. Quit embarrassing yourself, Tommy. Now just run along like a good boy.” Ethan said, trying to send him off before Kara returns.“Huh? Embarrassing? You are the only embarrassment here, so much potential and you throw it away. Back in college, I always knew you were a fraud! Speaking of college, I hope you are not planning to bring your failed ass to the upcoming anniversary, because if you do, then I am looking

There was a food street near the back gate of York Town University where students came to buy food.Ethan had come here to find someone but since she wasn't in sight hey, he decided to have a meal in the lobby of the nicely decorated alumni canteen.This place was originally called the student cafeteria, which mainly served stir-fries. It was a popular spot for university dormitories to have meals together. Later, many students would return to campus after graduation and also gather here.The owner then renamed it the Alumni Canteen and added some nicer private rooms, with prices rising accordingly."Stop right there!" A shout suddenly rang out, and two people rushed out of one of the private rooms.The one in front was a pretty and innocent-looking waitress, while the one behind was a tall, overweight young man.The fat guy caught up with the waitress and slapped her across the face."Are you feeling too big?" He barked

The silence in the Alumni Canteen was heavy as Professor Harry Osborn adjusted his glasses. He looked at the restaurant owner, then at the Vice Chancellor, putting on a face of fake pity.“Vice Chancellor,” Harry began, his voice sounding like a disappointed parent. “It’s a real shame. But as the owner said, the technology has failed us. Without the camera, it’s just the word of an important donor and several honest students against a man whose reputation is already in the gutter.”He glanced at Jimmy, who smirked and crossed his arms.“However,” Harry continued, waving a hand dismissively. “I believe in mercy. Ethan was once my student. I don't want to see him crushed today. Let’s just forget this. We have more important things to do—like discussing Jimmy’s one-million-dollar donation. Let’s let Ethan go and focus on the good Jimmy is doing for the school.”Jimmy laughed loudly. “You’re too kind, Professor. If it were me, I’d call the cops, but for the sake of the anniversary, I’ll l

Jimmy Salvatore stood there for a long moment, staring at Kara Lewis as if trying to process a joke that hadn’t landed. Then, slowly, his face contorted into a mask of derision. He threw his head back and burst into a loud laugh that echoed off the cramped walls."Wow! I have to give it to you, sweetheart," Jimmy gasped, wiping a tear of mock laughter from his eye. "You are quite the actress. Truly. For a second there, I almost felt my heart skip. You really had the tone down! 'Cancel the contract, blacklist him, send the memo!'" He mimicked her voice in a high-pitched, mocking squeal.He sneered at her, stepping closer with a swagger that was fueled by pure denial. "Acting like you’re Kara Lewis huh? Do you know how many people try to pretend they have a connection to that family just to get a free drink? You’re beautiful, I’ll give you that, but don’t think a pretty face and a convincing phone call can scare a man like me. I’ve been in the game too long to be pla

As Sabrina turned her back to leave, her small frame looking fragile under the uniform, Ethan felt a jolt of urgency. He couldn't let her vanish again, not when she was the only bridge left to the past he needed to fix."Sabrina, wait!" Ethan called out, rushing forward to block her path. "I don't know if you remember me clearly, but I’m Ethan. Ethan Vale."Sabrina stopped. She didn't look up at him with the awe others had shown today. Instead, she slowly raised her head, her eyes flashing with a cold look of resentment."I know exactly who you are, Senior Brother," she said, her voice trembling not with fear, but with a suppressed rage. "And I know exactly what you did to my sister, Mary. Why are you even speaking to me? Is it because you haven't finished destroying our family yet?"Ethan felt the words like a physical blow to the chest. He took a half-step back, his voice dropping to a low, somber tone. "Mary Jane. That is exactly who I came her