All Chapters of The Hidden Heir At Valaris Academy: Chapter 21
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Chapter 21: Feeling Hungry
The cashier shook her head. “No,” she said plainly. “It was successful.”The moment the cashier said it was successful, the air in the store changed, people began to murmur in shock, whispering to each other, some even turning fully to stare at Kael as if they had just witnessed something impossible. The first attendant blinked repeatedly, clearly unsettled, then said quickly, “Successful? Are you sure? Refresh it, check again, check properly.” The cashier didn’t even argue with him, she simply glanced at the screen once more and said calmly, “It’s approved.”Kael took his card back without saying a word and slipped it into his pocket, then looked at the counter and asked, “So, my clothes?” The cashier immediately handed him the receipt and said politely, “Here’s your receipt, sir, thank you so much for shopping with us, looking forward to seeing you again.”At that moment, the reality settled in, he had truly paid, the transaction had gone through, and there was no denying it. The o
Chapter 22: At The Restaurant
Kael met his gaze calmly. “I’m here to eat,” he said. “I’m hungry.”The guard’s eyes dropped to the bags in his hand. “What are you holding?”“My clothes,” Kael answered.“You can’t go in with those,” the guard said firmly. “You’ll have to leave them here and collect them when you’re done.”“Why?” Kael asked frowning slightly“It’s the rule,” the guard replied. “Some people bring bags inside and hide things in them, so we don’t allow it.”Kael looked at the guard, then at the entrance behind him where well-dressed guests were walking in freely, some carrying purses, some holding small packages.He nodded slowly.“Alright,” he said evenly. “I hope you remember my face and don’t give my things to someone else.”The guard frowned at his tone but said nothing, so Kael placed the bags carefully beside the security desk, straightened his posture, and walked past him without another word. He pushed the restaurant door open and stepped inside. The place was busy, tables were arranged neatly a
Chapter 23: The Clash
Food spread across the ground, liquid running across the tiles, fragments of broken dishware resting near his shoes.The waitress stumbled backward, shocked, staring at the mess before lifting her eyes toward him.“What are you doing?” she snapped, her voice rising quickly. “Can’t you see where you’re going?”He stood still, looking at her calmly, even though the lower part of his shirt was stained. Several guests were now watching openly.One of the waiters rushed forward from the counter. “What happened?”“She walked into me,” he said evenly, not raising his voice.The waitress looked offended hearing his reply.“No, you moved into my line,” she insisted, pointing slightly at him, her tone sharp enough to draw more attention.The waiter who rushed over bent down slightly, staring at the broken plates and spilled food, then he looked at the waitress with a serious expression.“Hope you know this belongs to a customer in the private room,” he said in a low but firm tone, “and hope yo
Chapter 24: Arianna Bellmont
Kael's question had barely settled in the air when the waitress turned sharply toward her, eyes narrowing as she moved her gaze between the two of them.“Do you know him?” she asked, her tone no longer just angry but suspicious.Ariana nodded once. “Yes. What happened?”That was all the invitation the waitress needed.“He must pay for it,” she burst out immediately, pointing toward the broken dishes on the floor. “He walked into me and ruined everything. He has to pay.”As she spoke, she grabbed a fistful of Kael’s shirt again, holding the fabric tightly as if afraid he might disappear.Ariana stepped forward quickly. “Can you calm down? Please, just calm down, we can sort this out.”“No, I will not calm down,” the waitress shot back. “Do you know this will be deducted from my salary? Do you know how the manager reacts to things like this?”Her voice grew louder again.“You don’t know,” she added sharply, casting Ariana a side glance. “How would you be able to settle it? You’re also j
Chapter 25: Kaels Payments Fails
Again, the machine blinked red, payment rejected. A soft murmur spread across the watching crowd. This time even he was visibly surprised, his brows tightening as he wondered what exactly was happening.Ariana sighed quietly.“Kael, it’s fine,” she said, her voice softer now, almost pleading, “if you don’t have the money, let’s just go, we can find a way to—”“No,” he cut in immediately, turning toward her, “I do have money, you don’t have to worry about it. I’ll solve it right now.”The confidence in his voice made several people exchange looks.He pulled out his phone.“Relax,” Kael said calmly, looking at the waitress, “let me call my account manager, he’ll fix it immediately.”The words dropped like a stone in water. Account manager?Whispers started instantly.People knew what that meant. For someone to call an account manager directly, to solve issues without stepping into a bank, it meant high status, serious funds, priority service.Even Ariana blinked. The waitress laughed d
Chapter 26: An Encounter With The Trio
Hearing the driver mention $120, Kael sighed quietly because the cash in his pocket was only $60, exactly half of what was needed. He cleared his throat and leaned slightly toward the window. “Actually, I only have $60 right now, so I was wondering if you could—” Vroom! The driver did not even wait for him to finish. The engine roared and the car sped off immediately, leaving him standing by the roadside, slightly stunned by how quickly he had been dismissed. He exhaled slowly and raised his hand again, stopping another cab, then another, then a third. Each time he explained he had $60 and would settle the balance later, and each time the drivers either shook their heads or drove off before he finished speaking. Almost three cars refused him within minutes. “What do I do now?” Kael muttered, glancing around the street as the evening grew deeper. Just then something clicked in his mind. Earlier that afternoon, when he had gone to purchase the apartment at Aurelius Heights Estates,
Chapter 27: Kael Meets The Trio II
“Stab?” Kael frowned, his brows tightening as the situation began to shift from irritation into something more serious, and he clearly had no interest in fighting anyone on the roadside over something this ridiculous. He adjusted his grip on the shopping bags and looked at the dagger again, trying to measure how far they were willing to go.“You want to stab me,” he said, his voice edged with annoyance, “because I asked for a name and gave you 60 bucks for it? Are you stupid?”Huh?The question stunned the trio.They looked at each other almost at the same time, as if confirming they had truly heard him correctly, and the mood around them darkened instantly.“You’re insulting us?” the one who had demanded 100 bucks each asked slowly, stepping forward again, his tone no longer playful but sharp.The one who had been smoking tilted his head, eyes narrowing as he studied Kael more carefully now, as though reassessing who exactly was standing in front of them.“You must be very brave,” he
Chapter 28: Ariana Bellmont saves Kael
Meanwhile, Kael had already crossed to the other side of the road with his bags in hand, walking at a steady pace without looking back, his expression calm as if nothing unusual had just happened. Once he was far enough, he stopped beside a store and brought out his phone, dialing the driver again.It rang briefly before the driver answered.“Hello boss, I’m close now,” the man said, his voice slightly breathless from traffic noise in the background.“How close?” Kael asked quietly, scanning the street to ensure the boys were nowhere near him.“About five more minutes,” the driver replied.“Alright,” he said calmly, “don’t stop where I was standing earlier, I’ve moved to the other side of the road, near the small grocery shop at the corner. Stop there instead.”“Noted,” the driver answered. “I’ll be there shortly.”Kael ended the call and slipped the phone back into his pocket, adjusting the shopping bags in his hand again.Within minutes, he spotted the familiar car turning into the
Chapter 29: 800 Bucks Per Month
Hearing that question from the manager, Ariana went quiet for a while, her fingers tightening slightly around the edge of her apron as the weight of it settled on her chest. Making just 800 bucks per month as a student worker was already barely enough to settle her personal bills and take care of her daily needs, and now losing this month and the next was going to make things even harder.“If not that I barely knew him and didn’t want tension here, why would I even be the one to pay for what he did?” she muttered softly to herself, her voice low enough that only she could hear it.The manager tapped the desk lightly, and she snapped back to attention immediately, straightening her posture.“Yes, sir,” she said, forcing composure back into her tone.“You may leave,” he said shortly.“Thank you, sir,” Ariana replied, then turned and walked out of the office, closing the door quietly behind her.The next morning, Kael was still in bed, wrapped loosely in the robe he had bought from the s
Chapter 30: Kaels New Looks: Back To Campus
Kael glanced at the horn again and quickly rushed back into the hall, picking up his same old backpack from where he had dropped it the previous night. He slung it over his shoulder without hesitation, not even thinking about the contrast between the worn bag and the fresh outfit he was wearing.Within minutes he was inside the car, and shortly after that they arrived at the gates of Valaris Academy. The driver pulled to a smooth stop near the entrance, and Kael stepped out calmly, adjusting the strap of his backpack before closing the door.As he began walking forward, the security guard who had checked admission forms the previous day lifted his head and froze for a second. He recognized him instantly.The difference was obvious.The simple boy who had walked in yesterday now looked sharp, composed, put together in a way that demanded attention. The guard’s eyes moved from the fitted shirt to the clean sneakers, then back to his face.“I said it,” the man muttered quietly to himself