Kael nodded calmly.“Yes,” he said. “I’m sure about that, " my grandpa told me. He owns it.”The reaction was instant.Students looked at one another in shock. Even Elara, Ariana, and Brian stared at him, stunned. The hall felt suddenly very small, very quiet.One of the judges leaned forward, her face serious.“Do you even know what a gold mine is?” she asked. “Do you understand that it costs tens, sometimes hundreds of millions to own a gold mine?”She paused, then added sharply, “Correct yourself, do you mean he works in a gold mine? As a laborer?”Kael shook his head gently. “No,” he said. “He owns it actually.”For a moment, no one spoke, then someone whispered loudly, “What…?”Others just stared at Kael as if he had lost his mind. Brian’s mouth was slightly open, Ariana frowned, confused and Elara sat frozen in her seat.To everyone in that hall, Kael sounded unbelievable and crazy. The attendant narrowed his eyes and looked straight at Kael.“Do you have any proof to back this

Meanwhile, after hours of study, the final class of the day came to an end. The students had gone through about four lectures back to back, and by the time the last teacher dismissed them, it was already around 2 p.m. in the afternoon. Chairs scraped against the floor as students stood up, packing their things and talking loudly about the long day. Some looked tired, others relieved, and a few were already planning what to do next as the classroom slowly emptied and everyone began to head out of class.At that moment, Kael stood up as well, slipped his backpack onto his shoulders, and walked out of the classroom with the others. He had only taken a few steps outside when he heard a voice call out behind him.“Hey, wait for me.”Kael turned and saw Brian hurrying after him. Brian caught up and walked beside him, “So, where to?” he asked.“Class is closed, right?” Kael replied.“Yes, but I mean where are you going from here?” Brian asked. “Hostel?”“Hostel?” Kael repeated, slightly conf

The woman froze for a second, then looked at him sharply. “Excuse me?” she said, clearly taken aback.Kael met her eyes and repeated calmly, “If I decide to buy it instead of renting, how much would it cost?”She stared at him for a moment, then let out a short laugh, shaking her head slightly. “Are you here to make fun of me?” she asked, her tone turning incredulous. “What do you mean by how much if you’re buying? People don’t just walk in here asking to buy apartments easily.”“You shouldn’t joke about transactions at this level,” she said at last, her tone calm but dismissive. “Properties here are normally handled through financial representatives or prior arrangements.”She leaned forward a little, studying him openly now. “How much do you even make to be talking about buying a house here?” she asked, half-laughing, half-serious, as if the idea itself sounded unreal to her.Kael looked at her calmly and said, “I prefer ownership,” he said simply. “That’s why I asked.”The woman sh

As Kael stepped inside, the calm beauty continued. The interior was quiet and cool, designed with soft colors and clean lines, something so different from the houses in his village.Celeste walked ahead, showing him around. The living room was wide and airy, furnished with modern sofas, a glass center table, and a large flat-screen TV mounted neatly on the wall. Floor-to-ceiling windows opened the space even more, letting in natural light and giving a clear view of the estate outside. The curtains were thick and elegant, clearly custom-made.She led him toward the dining area, which blended smoothly into the living space, then into the kitchen. The kitchen was fully fitted with sleek cabinets, built-in appliances, and a clean island in the middle. Everything looked unused, perfectly arranged, like it had been waiting for someone.They moved down the hallway to the bedrooms. There were three in total, each room was spacious, well-lit, and furnished with large beds, wardrobes, and priva

The attendant snapped.“Bullshit,” he barked angrily. “You still have the energy to act big?” He leaned forward, his voice rising. “How dare you come here and joke with me like this?”A few people nearby paused to watch.“You think this is a playground?” the attendant continued, pointing at Kael. “If you cause a scene here, I’ll call the security guards and have them deal with you properly.”He moved closer, lowering his voice but making the threat clear. “Don’t push your luck, this is a high-end store, not a place for people like you to come and waste our time.”The young man laughed again and looked at Kael with open mockery. “You want to wear nice clothes?” he said loudly. “Dream on.”He smirked and leaned slightly closer. “You know what? How about this, I’ve got old clothes I wear around the house, If you come to work for me for one month, I’ll give you one.” He laughed at his own words. “Those ones will be expensive to you. You’ll even feel proud wearing them.”His girlfriend la