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Chapter 80: A Matter of Education
"Just hungry."Adrian Laurent maintained his smile."Of course."Elara covered her mouth, trying not to laugh.Zevian looked perfectly serious.Which somehow made it worse.Catherine Whitmore approached before Adrian could say anything else."Everyone, lunch is ready."Zevian's expression brightened."Excellent."Elara laughed."Zev!""What?""Nothing."Adrian watched them.The way Elara smiled at Zevian.The ease with which they spoke.Their obvious familiarity.He'd known Elara for years through their families, although they rarely spent time together.Yet he couldn't remember her behaving quite like this around him.Interesting.And irritating....The dining room overlooked the gardens.Theodore Whitmore sat near the head of the table, with Vincent Laurent beside him.Alexander and Catherine joined them, followed by Isabelle.Elara chose a seat beside Zevian.Adrian noticed.Naturally.He pulled out the chair on her other side."Mind if I sit here?"Elara smiled politely."Of cour
Chapter 79: The Whitmore Residence
Sunday morning.Havencrest Residences.Zevian Rook stood before his wardrobe.He stared at the clothes.Then at his phone.Then back at the clothes.'System.'[Yes, Host?]'What do people wear to a family lunch?'[Appropriate clothing.]Zevian paused.'Very helpful.'[You're welcome.]He pulled out a dark blue button-down shirt.Black trousers.Clean shoes.Good enough.He wasn't attending a business conference.Just lunch.With Elara's family.And apparently, a business consultation.His phone vibrated.Elara.[Don't leave yet.]Zevian raised an eyebrow.[Why?][I'm picking you up.][I have an e-bike.][I know.][Then?][Zev, the main house is forty minutes from Auremont.][My e-bike works.][And you don't even know where the house is.]Zevian paused.Fair.He'd known Elara for years.Yet he'd never visited either of her family's houses.Not the smaller one near Auremont.And certainly not the main residence.[Send the address?][I'm already on my way.]Zevian sighed.[Bossy.][You'r
Chapter 78: The Second Round
"Five minutes to recover."Zevian nodded."Got it."He sat on the bench and took another drink of water.His breathing had nearly returned to normal.His shoulders, however, were beginning to feel the strain.Across the ring, Victor Han was stretching his legs.The first round had gone largely in his favor.He'd controlled the distance.Landed more clean touches.And forced Zevian into several awkward positions.But that final counter bothered him.Not because it hurt.It hadn't.Because he hadn't expected it.Victor glanced toward Zevian.The young man was listening to Coach Marcus.Carefully.Almost like a student attending a lecture.Victor smiled faintly.Interesting guy...."Brother!"Miles approached the spectator boundary.Zevian looked over."What?""That last move!""Yeah?""AMAZING!"Kevin immediately turned.Miles lowered his voice."...Amazing."Zevian laughed.Julian stood beside him."Not bad, Rook.""Thanks.""One clean point.""Apparently."Julian smiled."Only took y
Chapter 77: The First Exchange
"Begin."Victor Han moved first.Not with a kick.He circled toward Zevian's left, maintaining a comfortable distance.Zevian adjusted his stance.Hands raised.Chin lowered.Weight balanced.Across from him, Victor bounced lightly on his feet.His movements were smooth.Practiced.Almost effortless.Zevian watched carefully.Different.Derek Vaughn preferred closing the distance with punching combinations.Victor was doing the opposite.He wanted space.Enough room to use his legs.Victor stepped forward.A quick front kick.Zevian shifted backward.The kick stopped just short of his protective gear.Victor withdrew his leg.Then smiled."Good."Zevian nodded."Thanks."Victor moved again.This time, a roundhouse kick came toward his body.Zevian raised his guard.Tap!The controlled strike touched his protective vest.He stepped backward.Marcus watched."Point. Victor."Miles immediately leaned forward."Brother!"Kevin turned.Miles clamped his mouth shut.Right.No shouting.He s
Chapter 76: An Unexpected Audience
Saturday afternoon.Ironwood Martial Hall."Brother."Zevian parked his e-bike."What?""I have a bad feeling."Miles Boone stood beside him, staring at the entrance.Zevian raised an eyebrow."About?""Today.""Your stomach?"Miles' expression collapsed."WHY DOES EVERYONE KEEP BRINGING THAT UP?!""Because you got kicked.""ONE TIME!""Very memorable."Miles clutched his chest."Brother, your cruelty knows no bounds."Zevian laughed.Then looked toward the entrance.Several students were standing outside.Some wore Auremont jackets.Others carried phones.A few were chatting excitedly.Zevian slowly turned toward Miles."Fatty."Miles immediately looked away."Beautiful weather.""Fatty.""Wonderful afternoon.""How many?"Miles hesitated."Define how many."Zevian closed his eyes."You're unbelievable."Miles smiled weakly."Public interest.""Public nuisance.""Same thing."...The moment they entered, Kevin approached."Mr. Rook! Mr. Boone!"Zevian nodded."Afternoon."Kevin smile
Chapter 75: Under My Conditions
"Under my conditions."Kevin looked at Coach Marcus."Protective equipment?""Obviously.""Light contact?""Yes.""And you'll supervise personally?"Marcus nodded."From beginning to end."Kevin smiled."Understood."Marcus placed the training schedule on his desk."One short round to start. If either participant loses control, I stop it immediately.""Of course.""And if Victor refuses any of those conditions?""No match."Kevin nodded.Then hesitated."Actually, Coach..."Marcus looked up."What?""There's something else.""About Victor?""Not exactly."Kevin scratched his head."Apparently, people are coming tomorrow."Marcus frowned."People?""Spectators.""For what?"Kevin smiled awkwardly."The sparring match."Silence.Marcus slowly lowered his pen."The match we haven't officially confirmed?""That one."Marcus stared."How?""Word spread around Auremont.""Who announced it?"Kevin tried not to laugh."Remember Miles Boone?"Marcus paused."The beginner who keeps asking about
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