“Ariana Belmont?”The manager froze for a brief moment the second Kael mentioned the name, and a subtle shift appeared in his expression as he quickly recalled the earlier instruction from the upper management. In his mind, the warning and the sudden dismissal of Ariana by Young Boss Leonard Virel Montague were still fresh, and seeing Kael casually ask for her made him feel an uncomfortable pressure building."If I tell him she was fired, what will happen? Why is someone like him asking for her personally?" he thought to himself, forcing a calm face while weighing his response.Kael noticed the hesitation and repeated slightly,“Ariana?”“Fired.” The manager finally exhaled and answered shortly.Kael’s hand stopped mid-movement as his spoon dropped slightly against the edge of the plate, his expression shifting for the first time into clear surprise.“Fired? Who fired her, and for what reason?”The manager quickly shook his head as if trying to distance himself from the situation.“No

Kael opened the driver's door and sat inside. The luxurious interior instantly welcomed him. The leather seats, digital displays, and premium finishes made the entire cabin feel completely different from any vehicle he had ever driven before. For a moment, he simply sat there appreciating everything. Then he placed the key down, started the engine, and listened as the powerful vehicle came to life. The sound alone was enough to put him in a good mood. “This feels much better than an electric bike.” Chuckling to himself, Kael shifted into reverse. The vehicle slowly backed out of its parking spot. After adjusting its position, he smoothly drove forward and headed toward the estate gate. On the road street, passerbys brought out their phones taking pictures of the beautiful new car which was on the road. About thirty minutes later, Kael finally arrived at Valaris Academy. The moment the black Mercedes-Benz GLE 63 S approached the academy entrance, it immediately attracted attent

“What?” Everyone was surprised hearing that. Brian’s jaw practically hit his desk, and Ariana’s eyes widened in sheer disbelief. Five thousand bucks each was no small change, it was a good amount for an average student, handed over as casually as if Kael were passing them a stick of gum. Naomi clutched her own stack of ten thousand bucks, suddenly feeling incredibly small. Just minutes ago, she had thrown a fifty-dollar bill at Kael’s feet to save her dignity. Now, Kael was throwing away ten thousand dollars without blinking. "K-Kael..." Brian stammered, his voice shaking. "Are you serious? That's... that's ten thousand bucks!” "I'm serious," Kael said smoothly, leaning against his desk with total composure. "You both stood by me when everyone else was lying through their teeth. Consider it a reward for having actual integrity.” Ariana looked from Kael to Elara, her cheeks flushing slightly. "Kael, we can't just take your prize money, you earned this." "I decided how to spend it,

She quickly crossed her arms over her chest, her face turning completely red from embarrassment and anger. She was a proud and dignified teacher, yet this bold student had actually just openly stared at her body right inside the classroom!Kael snapped out of his daze and quickly cleared his throat, but he didn't panic at all. A playful smile remained on his face as he took another step back."My apologies, Miss Voss," Kael said smoothly, his voice full of mischief. "I was just checking to see if any more dust had fallen on your clothes. Since you are fine now, I'll go meet Brian in the parking lot.”Without waiting for her to explode, Kael turned around and quickly walked out of the classroom.Once he was out of sight of the classroom, he pulled out his phone. Yesterday, Vera Halverton had personally handed him her private number. He unlocked his screen, found the contact, and hit call.The line connected instantly."Hello? Who is this? How did you get my private contact number?" A c

Soon, the double doors opened smoothly again, and a professional waiter and waitress walked inside, leading a line of servers holding heavy golden platters.They moved with perfect grace around the massive red sandalwood table, elegantly placing a premium white porcelain dish covered by a polished silver dome directly in front of everyone.When the waiter and waitress lifted the silver domes simultaneously, the main dish was revealed. It was a perfectly seared A5 Miyazaki Wagyu beef steak, resting on a bed of roasted organic white asparagus, topped with freshly shaved Italian white truffles and delicate flakes of edible gold leaf. The meat was so tender and juicy that it seemed to melt just from the heat of the plate, releasing an incredible aroma that filled the entire room.Right after placing the dishes, the waiter and waitress brought out several dusty, dark bottles with elegant labels. They carefully poured a glass of ultra-rare, deep red Chateau Margaux wine into crystal stemwar