The next day, the university gates swung open as usual under the bright morning sun. Students streamed in, chatting and laughing, the usual buzz of campus life filling the air. But everything came to a screeching halt the moment a familiar figure strolled through the entrance.It was Riley.Whispers erupted like wildfire. Phones came out. Eyes widened in disbelief. The boy who had been expelled in disgrace—the one branded dangerous after the lab explosion—was walking in like he owned the place, backpack slung casually over one shoulder, his expression calm and unbothered.Mira, who had been heading to her first lecture, froze mid-step. Her books nearly slipped from her hands as she rushed toward him, heart pounding. “Riley! Have you... have you been allowed to come back?!”Riley smiled warmly, stopping to face her. “Sure, Mira.”Mira was totally confused. And wondered how Riley managed to do it. Two figures pushed through the gathering crowd. Cory and Williams (or Wilson). stood stu

Before nightfall, even more of Mr. Jude's crimes had surfaced across the internet.New reports appeared one after another. Old allegations, hidden records, and testimonies from people who had remained silent for years all came flooding out.The entire country was in an uproar. Mr. Jude watched everything unfold from his phone, his face growing paler with every headline that appeared."This... this isn't normal," he muttered. "Someone is behind all this."He clenched his trembling fists. "They're deliberately exposing everything..."He knew there was no turning things around anymore.That night, he quietly arrived at the sea dock carrying a small travel bag. A speedboat was already waiting nearby, its engine humming softly in the darkness.He looked around cautiously before hurrying toward it.Just as he was about to step aboard—Toon!A gunshot rang through the night."Ahhh!"Mr. Jude screamed loudly as the bullet pierced his thigh. He collapsed onto the wooden dock, clutching his ble

The auction hall remained completely silent.One hundred and twenty million dollars.It was an unbelievable amount to spend on a School whose reputation had been completely destroyed. To almost everyone present, it made no business sense. The institution had become a burden, yet someone had just offered an amount far beyond what anyone expected.Countless eyes turned toward the bidder. He was a young man dressed in a perfectly tailored black suit. His posture was calm and confident, showing no excitement after placing such an outrageous bid.On the nameplate in front of him were the words: Vortex Representative.That alone told everyone one important thing.He wasn't the buyer.He was only representing someone else.The auctioneer finally snapped out of his shock. "One hundred and twenty million dollars. Does anyone wish to offer a higher bid?" He slowly looked around the hall, waiting for another paddle to rise. After nearly half a minute of complete silence, he smiled. "Very well the

Just then, the driver's door slowly opened. A boy came out. The moment everyone saw that, the crowd became even more curious."This guy must be ridiculously rich."A few seconds later, a young man stepped out of the car.He looked to be around twenty years old. He wore an expensive black designer suit tailored perfectly to his figure, while a luxury watch rested casually on his wrist. Every piece of clothing he wore screamed wealth. Even his shoes alone probably cost more than what many students paid for an entire semester.The moment he appeared, countless female students couldn't help whispering among themselves."He's handsome...""I have never seen him before.""Wait... could he be a transfer student?"Another girl lowered her voice. "What if... he's the new owner of the School? Look at the way he's dressed."Several students immediately nodded."It could actually be possible.""He definitely doesn't look like an ordinary student."Meanwhile, Karl stepped forward without hesitatio

Meanwhile, after the school day ended, students gradually poured out through the institution's gates.Karl and Nelly walked side by side, chatting as though they had known each other for years. Fred, Claire, and a few others followed behind them, occasionally joining the conversation."I'll see you guys tomorrow," Karl said with a smile.Nelly nodded warmly."Sure. Thanks again for showing me around today.""It was nothing."The group soon went their separate ways....Meanwhile, Riley and Mira left the institution together and headed toward Vortex Company for their part-time work.The afternoon breeze was cool as they walked along the sidewalk.Mira suddenly glanced at Riley."I'm actually surprised the new boy got so close to Karl so quickly."Riley simply shrugged."He looked like someone who was searching for friends," he replied. "Maybe he was just desperate to have someone to talk to."Mira chuckled. "When you put it that way... it actually makes sense."The two continued walkin