Now the anonymous total from that same entry had become 30,000 bucks combined, and Level 1-A’s overall donation shot so far ahead that the gap was impossible to ignore.His phone vibrated aggressively.Ding.Ding.Ding.The class group exploded first.“WHAT?????”“ANOTHER 15K?????”“WHO IS THIS?????”“30,000 BUCKS IN TOTAL?????”“This is not normal!”Messages overlapped so quickly that they were nearly unreadable.The general school group followed seconds later.“Level 1-A just received ANOTHER 15,000.”“Whoever that anonymous person is, they’re insane.”“That’s 30k combined.”“Is this the donor’s grandson????”“Only someone stupidly rich would do that casually.”Kael watched the messages fly across the screen for a few more seconds, the excitement, the disbelief, the tagging, the theories, all blending into noise.He shook his head lightly and exited the group without typing a single word.The phone felt warm in his hand from the constant notifications. He placed it on the center tab

She was seated near the middle row, her posture straight as usual, her focus on something in front of her. Today she wasn’t in her usual plain campus outfit. She wore a soft beige blouse tucked neatly into high-waisted black trousers that fit her perfectly, simple but elegant.Even her minimal accessories, a slim wristwatch and small earrings, added to the calm confidence she carried. She looked like someone who belonged in a completely different environment from the one he had seen her in two nights ago.Kael paused slightly, seeing her like this surprised him.Just as Kael’s eyes settled on her, Ariana looked up from her desk. Her gaze landed on him, and for a brief second, she didn’t look away.He wasn’t dressed the way he had been on his first day, no old village-style outfit, no worn shirt, no awkward appearance. Today he wore another clean, well-fitted shirt that sat properly on his frame, paired with trousers and neat sneakers that completed the look without trying too hard.Hi

For a split second, there was silenceThen someone burst out laughing “Anonymous?”“Please don’t start again.”“So now you’re the mysterious donor?” another asked.“There he goes again.” Ariana shook her head and shifted her attention elsewhere.“This guy is seriously trying to claim he was the anonymous donor,” someone scoffed loudly.“And not just any donor, the thirty-thousand bucks one.”Kael didn’t flinch. “I didn’t say how much,” he replied calmly, “I just said I donated anonymously.”That subtle response made a few students glance at each other.Victor narrowed his eyes. “So how much did you donate then?”Kael looked at him directly. “If I wanted my name to be known,” he said evenly, “I wouldn’t have chosen to be anonymous.”Naomi rolled her eyes and waved her hand dismissively“Why are you people wasting your time on him? There was only one anonymous donor listed on the site,” she said sharply.“And that donation was thirty thousand bucks, so let’s not pretend.”A few students

As he stepped out through the door, he saw a vehicle turn slowly into the driveway. It was not the same car Celeste had arrived in the last time. This one was larger, built higher from the ground, the shape clearly that of an SUV. The body carried a deep blue finish and looked very beautiful. Kael's eyes followed it instinctively. "Is this another car of hers?" he muttered under his breath, watching the engine go quiet. For a brief moment the vehicle sat still, then the driver's door opened. Celeste Harrington stepped out. "Gulp" Kael swallowed a mouthful of saliva the instant he saw her. Tonight she looked nothing like the composed estate manager he had first met at Aurelius Heights. Celeste had clearly dressed for the reunion. She was tall, slender in the waist, with balanced curves. Her outfit looked more beautiful and hugged her figure naturally showing perfectly how she was built, that it was impossible not to notice. Kael at that moment couldn't even help himself

Celeste was also caught off guard the moment Kael began eating, but instead of drowning, she smiled as she watched him take the bite without hesitation.Meanwhile Kael simply nodded to himself as he chewed slowly, clearly focusing on the taste of the meal.“It tastes very good,” he said calmly.“You—!”Rowan suddenly slapped the table.“Who gave you permission to eat?” he demanded.Kael raised his head, looking at him with visible surprise.“We need permission before we eat the food?”Rowan’s expression hardened.“How dare you?” he continued. “First off, you weren’t even in my plans for the food. Secondly, I decided to give you the chance to sit here, and now you’re the fastest one to take a bite when we haven’t even started yet.”He leaned forward slightly, his voice carrying irritation.“Is that how hungry you are?” Kael nodded without hesitation.“I’m very hungry,” he said calmly. “I haven’t had anything since earlier, that’s why. It’s just a meal, nothing more.”“You…!”Rowan grit