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Chapter 159
“I was meeting up with my parents.” Benjamin’s voice was calm as he said it. They were walking side by side along the quiet street, the evening air cool against their skin. Streetlights stretched in a neat line ahead of them, casting gentle pools of light along the pavement. Elise slowed her steps slightly. She turned her head toward him. “Your parents?” she repeated. There was a hint of surprise in her voice. Benjamin nodded once. “Yes.” For a brief moment, Elise didn’t say anything. She simply watched him, trying to process what he had just said. Then her brows lifted slightly. “Wait… I thought…” she began, but stopped herself midway. She remembered. Everything she knew about him. Or rather, everything she thought she knew. Her expression changed quickly. “Oh,” she said. And then, almost immediately. “I’m sorry.” The words came out faster than she expected. She shook her head lightly, a faint look of regret appearing on her face. “I didn’t know,” she added. “I w
Chapter 158
“Can I get your contact?” Benjamin stayed quiet for a moment. The question hung between them. It wasn’t strange, not really, but it still carried a bit of weight. The girl in front of him shifted slightly, as if realizing how direct she had been. “Hope I don’t seem weird?” she added quickly, a hint of nervousness in her voice. Benjamin blinked, then shook his head lightly. “Not at all,” he said. His tone was calm and reassuring. She relaxed almost immediately, letting out a small breath as a smile formed on her face. Benjamin extended his hand. “Your phone.” She handed it over without hesitation. He took it, opened the contacts, and typed in his number. His movements were smooth and natural, with no awkwardness. When he finished, he handed the phone back. She took it carefully, as if it suddenly meant more than it had a moment ago. Then she stretched out her hand toward him. “Well, I’m Maya,” she said with a smile. Benjamin glanced at her hand, then shook it. The handsha
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The next week passed by quickly. On the surface, everything seemed calm. In reality, the school was anything but quiet. Exams began right after Benjamin returned, and from the very first paper, the entire campus fell into a focused routine. Students moved with purpose. Conversations became shorter, and laughter was harder to find. Everyone had something to prove. Everyone had something to protect. Final year exams were serious, and no one took them lightly. For seven days, Memoville Academy was completely absorbed in academics. Lecture halls became exam centers. Corridors that were once lively turned into quiet walkways filled with hurried steps and low voices. Even the usual drama surrounding certain students faded into the background. But not completely. Because even in that focused environment, one name kept coming up. Benjamin Lawson. He didn’t try to attract attention. If anything, he avoided it. He kept to himself, arrived on time, wrote his exams, and left quietly. The
Chapter 156
Ryan stood still long after Benjamin and Elise had left. The space they had occupied felt strangely empty. He kept looking toward the exit, his expression caught between disbelief and frustration. The noise in the restaurant had started to settle, but his thoughts had not. If Benjamin had been that confident… did that mean he had actually cleared everything? The question kept turning in his mind. He replayed the moment again. Benjamin’s calm voice. The way he had asked that question. Are you really sure? At the time, it had sounded ridiculous. Now, it didn’t. Ryan let out a slow breath and ran a hand through his hair before looking back at the students. The students around him had started talking again, louder this time. Their voices carried excitement, disbelief, and curiosity. “I’m telling you,” one of them said with confidence, “my family made their money dealing with these kinds of accessories. That was a Franck Muller.” The speaker was Ronan Pearson. Ryan glanced in hi
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For a moment, Benjamin said nothing. He simply stood there, facing Ryan, calm and unmoved. Then he let out a quiet sigh. It wasn’t out of frustration or annoyance. It felt more like acceptance. He already knew where this was heading. Ryan hadn’t let it go. That much was clear. The last time they crossed paths hadn’t ended well, at least not for Ryan. From the way he stood now, the sharpness in his tone and the tension in his posture made it obvious. He was still angry, and this felt like his chance to get back at him. Ryan noticed the silence and frowned slightly. “Speak up,” he said, his voice firmer now. A few students nearby leaned in, sensing something was about to happen. Ryan stepped closer. “What exactly is your aim coming back here?” he asked. There was more than curiosity in his voice. It sounded like an accusation. Benjamin didn’t respond. Instead, a soft chuckle escaped him. It was quiet, but noticeable. Ryan’s eyes narrowed. That small sound irritated him. “What’s
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Two weeks later, morning arrived quietly over Memoville Academy.The sky was clear, and the sunlight was soft but bright enough to stretch long shadows across the campus. Students moved in groups toward the main buildings. Some clutched their books tightly, while others held notes in their hands. Their faces showed focus and tension. It was exam day. Final year exams. The atmosphere felt different. Even the usual chatter was muted. There was less laughter, fewer distractions, and a stronger sense of urgency. Then something changed. It began near the entrance. A few students turned their heads. Then more followed. Soon, quiet whispers began to spread, growing steadily as attention shifted in one direction. Someone had just walked through the gates. Benjamin Lawson. He walked in calmly, his posture relaxed and his expression neutral, as if it were just another normal day. It was as though he hadn’t been gone for the past two weeks, as if nothing had happened. But everything had.
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