2025-09-04 23:12:50"You're delusional," Sierra hissed. "You actually believe that he cares about you? He's just using you, Aria. He'll dump you as soon as he finds someone better and richer."
"That's not true," Aria insisted, her voice trembling slightly.
"Isn't it?" Harper challenged. "Think about it, Aria. What does he have to offer you? He is not rich, he is not famous, he not even that good looking. Why would you choose him over all the other guys who are throwing themselves at you?"
Aria hesitated, her confidence wavering. Damon, sensing her vulnerability, stepped closer, wrapping his arm around her shoulders.
"Because she love me," Damon said, his voice clear and unwavering. "Because she's the most amazing person I've ever met. And plus she makes me a better man."
Sierra and Harper stared at Damon, their faces a mixture of shock and disbelief. They had never seen Aria the queen of the school be so vulnerable, so sincere.
"You're lying," Sierra said, her voice barely a whisper as she faced Aria. "You can't possibly love him."
"I do," Aria insisted, his eyes locked on Damon’s. "More than anything in the world."
Damon eyes filled widen, his heart swelling with emotion. He knew that Aria was telling the truth, that her love for him was real and unconditional.
"I love you too, Aria," he said, his voice choked with emotion.
Damon smiled, pulling her close and kissing her gently on the lips. Sierra and Harper watched in stunned silence, their carefully constructed world collapsing around them.
"Get out of here," Damon said, his voice low and dangerous. "Before I lose my temper."
Sierra and Harper, defeated and humiliated, turned and fled, disappearing into the crowd.
Damon turned back to Aria, his eyes filled with concern. "Are you alright?" he asked, his voice soft and gentle.
"I am now," Aria said, smiling through her tears. "Thank you, Damon. For everything."
"Always," Damon said, kissing her again. "Now, let's get out of here. This gala is starting to give me a headache."
As they walked hand-in-hand towards the grand room, Damon glanced back at the crowd, his eyes narrowing with determination. He knew that Xavier and his clique were still out there, plotting their revenge. But he also knew that he and Aria were stronger together, that their love could overcome any obstacle.
He squeezed Aria's hand, his heart filled with hope and anticipation. The night was far from over, and the battle for their future was just beginning.
Later, back in the relative quiet part of the hall, Damon spoke, "You know, about what Harper said… about me being a pauper, or rich enough…"
Aria cut him off, taking his face in her hands. "Damon, don't you dare listen to those harpies. You are amazing, inside and out. And your worth has nothing to do with money. You are intelligent, kind, and you have a fire in you that I admire more than anything."
He paused, his gaze intense. "I guess I shouldn’t let their insecurities become my own. They're trying to tear us down because they're afraid of our strength."
Aria leaned into his touch, the warmth of his words soothing her doubts. "I guess It will be hard sometimes. Sometimes even I feel like I don't belong."
"You belong with me," Damon said fiercely. "And that's all that matters. We'll build our own world, Aria, one where kindness and integrity are valued above all else. And we'll leave the Sierras and Harpers of the world behind."
He pulled her close, holding her tight. The gala, with all its drama and superficiality, seemed a million miles away. In that moment, surrounded by the quiet luxury of his embrace, Damon knew that he had found something truly special in Aria, something that no amount of wealth or power could ever replace. The secrets he held, the power he wielded, felt insignificant compared to the simple truth of their connection. But the knowledge of those secrets, and the potential for their use, still lingered, a shadow in the back of his mind. The question remained: how far would he go to protect what they had? And could he resist the temptation to use the System's power to silence their enemies, once and for all?
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The silence in the woodhurst academy auditorium had been broken only by a ragged breath coming out of Brenda Harrow's throat, and she thought Dr Grayson would be the last to say it: "You are out here, Brenda. Effective immediately. "While Brenda was still reeling from the slap on her face she finally spoke. This time, with a voice tinged with some kind of anger and doubt. 'You can't do this! ' she said, her eyes wandering around the room. 'I'm the principal! I have the power! 'Dr Grayson had the most frigid voice I've ever heard. "Not anymore, Brenda, because you lost your right to be head of this school.She turned, then, to Mr. Abernathy, chairman of the board, who nodded grimly at his own motion. "The board is in favour of Dr Grayson's judgement, " he told her, his voice authoritative. "Ms. Harrow, you have been relieved of your duties as principal of Woodhurst Academy. "Brenda's face crumpled. "But... but what about the school, what about my reputation? "Grayson's eyes were fi
Chapter 34
The Woodhurst Academy auditorium was a whirlwind of accusations and denials. Brenda Harrow, her face a mask of fury and humiliation, screamed over the rising din, "This is a setup! All of it! Newton orchestrated this!"As Dr. Grayson coolly presented evidence of Brenda's financial improprieties and the other teachers' ethical lapses, Damon stood silently, watching the scene unfold. His mind, however, drifted back to the weeks leading up to this moment, to the meticulous planning and strategic maneuvering that had brought him here.**(Flashback)***Weeks Earlier*Damon sat in his Master bedroom, the glow of his laptop illuminating his face. Felix paced back and forth, his brow furrowed with concern."Are you sure about this, Mr.Newton?" Felix asked, his voice laced with worry. "Going up against the entire administration? It's risky."Damon's fingers danced across the keyboard as he accessed the Wealth Generation System. "I don't have a choice, Felix, also call me Damon from now on, Mr.
Chapter 33
She looked at a group of students who were waiting in the wings. "These students came forward to share their experiences with Mr. Newton, and therefore they will give indisputable proof of his guilt.Damon remained composed, his eyes fixed on Brenda. "Before you call your witnesses Miss Harrow I would like to call a couple of people to speak on my behalf. "Brenda laughed. Her eyes quivered in disbelief. “You trust us to think that anyone would come to defend you, Mr Newton, after all the trouble you’ve caused? ”She raised her hand in dismissal of his demand but, before she could say anything, the doors of the auditorium slid open and all faces turned back to the door.He turned, grimaced, and took a step into the room. Behind him, a well-dressed woman in a size-suited suit stood a renowned lawyer, Mr. Howard, with his briefcase.Brenda's eyes twinkled in shock. "What the fuck is this? " she asked, her voice nearly tingling.Then Felix ignored her and trotted towards Damon. “I am sta
Chapter 32
The auditorium at Woodhurst Academy was filled with excitement and anticipation. Lots of folding chairs lined up with students, teachers, and staff. They looked at questions alike with curiosity but also morbid fascination. The air was filled with whispers. " Did he really cheat? " " Is he getting expelled? " " I read he bribed a teacher! "At the very front of the room, on a raised platform, stood Brenda Harrow, her lips sunken with a self-congratulatory smile. Behind her at the corners were Mr. Langley, Ms. Patel, and Mrs. Ellis, who radiated a sense of justification. A long table sat before them, before which was alone Damon, his smile so tranquil he could not make out the details.Brenda threw a gavel at the podium, making waves in the hall. “We’re now in session for this disciplinary hearing, ” Brenda mumbled, loudly demanding an approving audience. “We are here with serious allegations of misconduct against Damon Newton. ”She turned to Damon and her frosty eyes bulged. "Mr. New
Chapter 31
Brenda Harrow’s office was silent except for the tick of the brass clock on her shelf. Damon sat on the edge of a stiff chair across from her desk, his back straight, hands folded in his lap. Four teachers flanked Brenda like a tribunal, papers and folders stacked before them. Brenda shuffled her notes, then fixed Damon with a frosty glare.“Mr. Newton,” Brenda began, her voice clipped, “we’re here to discuss grave matters concerning your conduct at Woodhurst Academy.”Damon didn’t flinch. “I’m aware you asked me here, Ms. Harrow. But no one’s told me what I’m accused of.”Mr. Langley snorted. “Playing innocent already.”Brenda ignored the interruption. “Let’s begin. Last week, you achieved a perfect score on Dr. Patel’s chemistry exam. Isn’t that right?”Damon nodded. “I studied hard.”Ms. Patel arched a brow. “You expect us to believe that?”Damon’s gaze didn’t waver. “Yes. I do.”Brenda leaned back, lacing her fingers. “We have reason to believe you obtained the answers in advance,
Chapter 30
Brenda Harrow’s office door clicked shut. Heavy velvet curtains blocked out the campus afternoon sun. Around the polished mahogany table, five teachers perched on the edge of their seats, all eyes fixed on the principal as she poured herself a cup of tea, her lips tugged into a tight, disapproving line. The teachers where approached by Xavier and Ernie’s parents, after there were both humiliated by Damon. The parent gave instructions for Mrs. Brenda Harrow to get rid of Damon.“Thank you for coming,” Brenda began, her voice icy. “You all know why we’re here.”Mr. Langley, the strict Latin teacher, scoffed. “Because of Damon Newton.”Ms. Patel, Chemistry, folded her arms. “He’s everywhere: the club rosters, the debate team, even that ridiculous ‘student business’ he runs. The other students are starting to idolize him.”Brenda set her teacup down with a thunk. “That’s precisely the problem. He’s become a… symbol. And not for the values we stand for at Woodhurst Academy.”Mrs. Ellis, Hi
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