All Chapters of Return Of The Campus King: Chapter 11
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CHAPTER 11
He continued looking at Britney, studying her face carefully, searching for even the smallest trace of the person he once believed loved him. However, all he saw now was arrogance, amusement, and no sympathy at all.“Britney,” he began again, his voice steady but filled with restrained emotion, “I want to understand something.”She looked at him briefly, her expression already showing signs of impatience.“Why do you hate me this much?” Justin asked. “What did I ever do to deserve this?”Justin continued, his tone still controlled. “All I ever did was try to make you happy. I helped you with your assignments, I supported you when you needed it, and I stood by you when you asked me to. So why are you going all out to humiliate me this much?”For a brief second, Britney held his gaze. Then, instead of answering him, she rolled her eyes and turned away as his words were not even worth acknowledging.“Honestly, Justin,” she said dismissively, “you really talk too much.”That single res
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The girl who had been laughing loudly beside the quiet girl, Thalia, suddenly pushed her chair back and stood up, clearly eager to draw attention to herself. Her eyes sparkled with mischief and cruelty as she raised her voice just enough to be heard across the classroom. Without hesitation, she turned toward the front where Britney stood and called out, “Britney, you need to hear this. There is something you should know.”The class immediately grew attentive again, sensing that more entertainment were incoming . Britney, who had been enjoying the attention and admiration from her classmates.She tilted her head slightly and looked toward the source of the voice. Her eyes quickly found the girl standing near the back, and a faint smile formed on her lips.“Yes?” Britney asked, her tone calm but filled with curiosity. “What is it?”The girl pointed directly at Thalia, who was still seated quietly beside her, her posture tense. “That girl,” she said loudly, making sure everyone c
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Without lifting her gaze again, she rested her head on the desk in front of her, choosing silence over any attempt to defend herself further.A few students glanced in her direction briefly, but no one stepped forward to support her. Most of them simply returned their attention to the stage, where the real source of entertainment still stood, which was Justin's humiliation. The atmosphere remained filled with mockery, as the earlier laughter had not entirely faded; it lingered in scattered whispers and occasional chuckles.Justin, who had been standing there through everything, had endured every insult directed at him without responding.But something about him struck when his gaze remained on Thalia's face as she sat down slowly . The situation had crossed a line, and he could no longer remain silent.He turned his attention back to Britney and Steven, who still stood confidently before the class, seemingly unaffected by everything that had just happened.Drawing in a slow breath
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Justin had already placed his hand on the classroom door and was just about to step out when Britney’s voice rang out again from behind him, sharp and deliberate, as she had been waiting for that exact moment to reclaim everyone’s attention.“Oh, before you all leave,” she said, raising her voice just enough to command the entire room, “there is something important I would like to announce.”Her tone immediately drew the focus of the class back to her. The murmurs died down, and students who had been distracted turned their heads toward the stage again. Even those who had been whispering about Justin’s exit grew curious.Justin paused for the briefest moment at the door. He did not turn around, but he did not leave either.Britney smiled brightly, clearly enjoying the attention once more. “I would like to use this opportunity,” she continued smoothly, “to invite everyone here to a very special event happening tonight.”A ripple of excitement moved through the class.“What event?” so
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She studied his face for a brief moment before asking softly, “You said you wanted to ask me something. What is it?”Justin hesitated, his gaze dropping to his hands as he clasped them together.It was clear that whatever he wanted to say was not easy for him to express. After a short pause, he let out a quiet breath and replied, “I need advice about something.”Thalia nodded immediately, encouraging him without hesitation. “Alright,” she said, her tone warm and reassuring. “What do you need advice about?”Justin shifted slightly in his seat before continuing, “It’s not exactly about me. It’s about… someone I know.”A faint smile appeared on Thalia’s lips as she responded, “That’s perfectly fine. You can still ask me. I will do my best to give you a good answer.”Her sincerity seemed to ease him, and after a moment of silence, Justin began to speak more steadily.“There’s a boy,” he said slowly, choosing his words carefully.“His father is extremely wealthy and powerful. The kind of
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“Thank you,” he said sincerely. “For everything you said. I appreciate it.”Thalia turned slightly toward him and offered a small, genuine smile. “You’re welcome,” she replied softly. “I’m glad if it helps in any way.”Justin nodded slowly then pulled his hand away, reassuring himself more than her. “I will make sure to tell my friend everything you said,” he added.Thalia tilted her head slightly. “I hope your friend listens,” she said gently.“I think he will,” Justin replied, though there was a thoughtful tone in his voice.A brief pause settled between them again, but it was no longer tense. Then, almost unexpectedly, Justin turned to her with a slight shift in tone. “By the way,” he said, “maybe I should treat you to dinner.”Thalia blinked in surprise. “Treat me?” she repeated, as though she had not heard him correctly.Justin nodded casually. “Yes. There is a new restaurant that opened last night. We could go there.”For a second, Thalia simply stared at him. Then her eyes wi
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She then scoffed a little that gave more sadness than amusement.“Just look at us,” she said quietly, shaking her head as she gestured between herself and him. “Really, just look at us.”Justin did not interrupt. He waited, allowing her to continue at her own pace.Thalia let out a slow breath and continued speaking, her voice softer now. “We are both sitting here talking about things that feel so far away from our reality,” she said. “People like us… we don’t really belong in those conversations, do we?”Justin frowned slightly. “What conversations?”She gave a small smile, but it was not a happy one. “The kind where people talk about expensive restaurants, opportunities, wealth, and all those things that feel like they were designed for someone else’s life.”She looked down at her worn clothing, gently tugging at the fabric as if she had suddenly become aware of it in a more obvious way. “Look at me,” she said. “I am laughing at my own clothes now because I know how others see me
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The cab came to a slow and steady stop in front of a towering set of iron gates.Justin remained seated for a brief moment, staring ahead trying to confirm that what he was seeing was real and not some illusion created by memory. The sight before him was unmistakable. Even after four long years, he recognized every detail.The driver turned slightly and said, “We’ve arrived, sir.”Justin nodded faintly, reached into his pocket, and handed over the fare without a word. As he stepped out of the cab, his shoes touched the familiar pavement, and a strange feeling settled deep in his chest. It was not excitement, nor was it fear. It was something far more complicated, a mixture of nostalgia, resentment, and uncertainty.He stood there for a moment, his eyes fixed on the gates as memories began to surface, uninvited and vivid. He could almost hear the echoes of the past, voices overlapping in his mind. Then one particular memory rose above the rest, the day his father had stood in fr
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The old man’s voice trembled as he called out, “Justin.” He stared intently, as though afraid that the figure before him might disappear if he blinked. “Is this real?” he asked slowly, his voice thick with emotion. “Or are my eyes playing tricks on me? Am I truly seeing my son standing right in front of me?”Before Justin could respond, the security guard who had escorted him into the office stepped forward with a gentle, emotional smile. “Sir,” he said respectfully, “he is really here. This is Young Master Justin. You are not hallucinating.”The confirmation broke whatever fragile restraint the old man had been holding onto. His composure shattered instantly, and his eyes filled with tears. He pushed his chair back hastily and walked around his desk.His steps unsteady, as the weight of years of regret had suddenly descended upon him all at once. When he finally reached Justin, he did not hesitate. He pulled him into a tight embrace, wrapping his arms around him as though he
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The atmosphere in the room had shifted.“Justin,” he continued, his voice calmer now but still carrying an emotional undertone, “everything that belongs to me… everything I have built over the years… is meant to be yours.”Justin remained quiet. He simply stood there, watching his father with a guarded expression, carefully measuring every word being spoken to him.“I did not build all of this just to let it fall apart,” his father continued. “And I certainly did not build it to pass it on to strangers. You are my only son. Whether you choose to accept me or not… that fact will never change.”He paused briefly, studying Justin’s face for any reaction, but Justin remained composed.“The attorney I sent to you,” the old man went on, “Daniel Reeves… he reported back to me. He told me that you refused to sign the documents and returned them without hesitation.”Justin exhaled quietly, his gaze shifting slightly to the side. “That’s correct,” he said. “I did not see any reason to sign