The pleasant atmosphere surrounding their table disappeared almost instantly. The warm conversation that had flowed so naturally between Dylan and Amelia only moments earlier was interrupted by the sound of several pairs of footsteps approaching from the restaurant entrance. Neither of them had paid much attention when the glass doors first opened because restaurants like this constantly welcomed new customers throughout the evening. However, when the footsteps refused to continue toward the reception desk and instead headed directly toward their table, Dylan instinctively lifted his head. His expression gradually stiffened. Walking confidently toward them was Amber, accompanied by four girls from her social circle, each of them dressed fashionably and wearing expressions that suggested they had come not to enjoy dinner but to witness a spectacle. Dylan immediately understood that their appearance here wasn't a coincidence. At the same moment, Amber's eyes locked onto his. A

For several long seconds, nobody spoke.The challenge Amber had thrown onto the table seemed to linger in the air, causing the entire restaurant to fall into an uneasy silence as every pair of eyes shifted toward Dylan. Even the waiters who had been serving other customers slowed their movements almost instinctively, sensing that the argument unfolding near the center of the dining hall was about to escalate further.Amber stood with her arms folded across her chest, a confident smile resting comfortably on her face. She wasn't worried in the slightest because, in her mind, the outcome had already been decided long before she walked into the restaurant. She knew exactly how difficult Dylan's life had become after the death of his parents. She knew he spent nearly every waking hour juggling lectures with several exhausting part-time jobs simply to survive. More importantly, she knew how carefully he used to calculate every dollar before spending it.That was why she had deliberately

A stunned silence swept through the restaurant as every eye shifted from the restaurant manager to Amelia. Even the livestreams, which had been flooded with insults directed at Dylan only moments earlier, suddenly exploded with confusion as viewers tried to understand why the manager had addressed the young woman with such obvious respect.Amber's confident expression gradually stiffened.She looked from the manager to Amelia before forcing a laugh that sounded far less convincing than before."...Miss Walker?"The manager inclined his head respectfully toward Amelia once again before speaking in an apologetic tone."I sincerely apologize for the disturbance, Miss Walker. Had I known you were here, I would have personally welcomed you upon your arrival."Amelia smiled politely. "There is no need to apologize, Mr. Sheamus You weren't informed that I would be visiting today.""Even so, the responsibility still falls on us."Mr. Sheamus maintained his respectful posture before asking c

The sun had already begun disappearing beyond the horizon, painting the evening sky with brilliant shades of orange and crimson.Amelia's pink Porsche rolled to a gentle stop outside the boys' dormitory, The lights around Westbridge University had gradually illuminated one after another, casting a warm glow across the campus as students made their way back from lectures, libraries, cafés, and part-time jobs. Compared to the lively commotion that had greeted Amelia's arrival earlier that afternoon, the atmosphere outside the dormitory had become noticeably calmer. Nevertheless, the moment the luxurious sports car appeared once again, it immediately attracted countless curious glances from nearby students.Amelia shifted the gear into park before turning toward Dylan with a gentle smile. "I suppose this is where we part ways."Dylan nodded before returning the smile. "I guess so."For a brief moment, neither of them spoke.Although they had only known each other for two days, the eve

The soft rays of the morning sun filtered through the curtains of the dormitory room, gradually chasing away the darkness that had settled over the campus during the night. Outside the open window, the familiar sounds of university life had already begun. Students hurried toward their morning lectures with backpacks slung over their shoulders, bicycles rolled along the paved walkways, and the occasional laughter drifting up from the courtyard below blended naturally with the chirping of birds welcoming another day.Unlike his roommates, who were still sleeping soundly after staying up late playing video games, Dylan Kingston slowly opened his eyes the moment his alarm sounded.He reached over to silence his phone before lying still for several seconds, staring quietly at the ceiling.Yesterday's events replayed one after another inside his mind.Winning the twenty-five-million-dollar lottery.Successfully claiming the jackpot.Meeting Amelia.Accepting her proposal to become her priv