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THE REJECTED GENIUS

Urbanlast updateLast Updated : 2025-06-14

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************ For years, Adrian Hayes had been nothing more than a ghost at Northvale University. Despite his sharp mind and top grades, he was nothing but a scholarship student, a nobody among the elite. The rich kids mocked him, his professors barely noticed him, and even his so-called friends only stuck around when they needed help with their assignments. But the worst betrayal came from the one person he had trusted—Sophia Lancaster. The girl he had secretly loved, the girl who once smiled at him in the library, humiliated him in front of the entire campus, choosing to be with Nathan Sterling, the heir to the Sterling Corporation. "You? Compete with Nathan? Don’t be ridiculous. You’ll always be a pathetic charity case," Sophia scoffed, her hand laced with Nathan’s. Adrian had never felt more worthless. But everything changed the next morning when a single notification appeared on his phone. "Congratulations, Adrian Hayes. You are the sole heir to the Hayes Fortune. Your assets have been unlocked." Thinking it was some cruel joke, he clicked the link. Within seconds, his bank account balance surged to $50 million. Now, armed with wealth, power, and an identity no one saw coming, Adrian returns—not as the quiet, overlooked student, but as someone they’ll never forget. This time, he’s the one in control. The tables have turned. Nathan Sterling will fall. Sophia will regret her choices. And Northvale University will witness the rise of the Rejected Genius. Will Adrian use his newfound fortune for revenge, or will he prove that the best success is living well?

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    • Eva LTD (zoom)

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      interesting

      2025-04-28 00:04:32
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    • Lyla

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      I love the storyline too....and the drama between Adrian and Zee at the moment.

      2025-04-25 10:57:15
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    • Truce

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      Nice synopsis author..... can't wait to read this to the end

      2025-04-25 10:56:19
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    • Truce

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      nice blurb I m hooked to this...I just hope the update is regular

      2025-04-22 17:00:22
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    Chapter 1: The NobodyAdrian's pov***************I knew I didn’t belong here.Northvale University wasn’t meant for people like me. It was a school for the rich, and the powerful—the children of CEOs, politicians, and old-money bags who didn’t have to study hard to have their place in the outside world. Meanwhile, I was just Adrian Hayes, a scholarship student who was barely making enough savings but feeding off scraps, invisible to most and a joke to the rest of the students. To them, I was nobody. Someone unworthy of their attention. I had learned not to attract any form of attention to myself, to stay in my lane. Where I wouldn’t attract any attention from the rich kids. But sometimes, no matter how much you try to stay invisible, life has a way of throwing you into the spotlight.And tonight? Tonight was one of those nights.The big hall of Northvale’s ballroom was decorated with shining chandeliers, a place of riches and excess. It was Sophia Lancaster’s birthday—a lavish aff
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    Chapter 2 : The Breaking PointI didn’t sleep that night.How could I?Not after what happened to me. I was miserable, that feeling of being ridiculed. I felt lesser than I had already felt for myself. Every time I closed my eyes, I heard laughter. I saw Sophia’s face, twisted with amusement, as if my feelings—my existence—were nothing but a joke to her. I had spent years believing she was different. That she saw me, understood me. But she had just been like the rest of them.I stared at the cracked ceiling of my dorm room, the cheap fan humming above me. Unlike most students at Northvale University, I didn’t have a luxury penthouse or a private suite. My scholarship covered tuition, but everything else? That was on me. A single bed, a wobbly desk, and a closet that barely fit my thrift-store clothes.I let out a slow breath, forcing myself to sit up. My stomach made a funny sound telling me I needed to feed. But I had skipped dinner last night. And breakfast? That wasn’t an opti
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    Chapter 3: The Click That Changed EverythingMy fingers hovered over the screen, my pulse loudly rising in my ears.“Congratulations, Adrian Hayes. You are the rightful heir to the Hayes Conglomerate. Access your inheritance now?”I reread the words, my breathing was reggae and I could feel my skin burn up. Is this true?This had to be a joke.I had no rich relatives. No secret billionaire grandfather. The only Hayes I knew was my mother, who worked herself to the bone-cleaning hotel rooms just to make sure I could afford food.I looked up again, searching for the man in the suit.But he was gone. A chill ran down my spine. Was I being watched? Targeted? I clenched my phone tighter, my mind racing.This was a scam. It had to be.And yet…My thumb hovered over the YES button.I should ignore it. Delete the email. Walk away.But a voice in my head whispered, What do you have to lose?I was broke. Humiliated. Barely surviving in a world that didn’t want me.If this was real—even a tiny
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    Chapter 4: A Glimpse of PowerI stepped outside Northvale University’s grand entrance, and I looked around to see a glimpse of a new world. Everything had changed in a matter of hours. I wasn't the broke, poverty-stricken boy I was anymore. I was something else now and I don't even know the title I could give to myself. Everything was happening so fast. The money. The assets. The power.And yet, no one knew.Not Nathan. Not Sophia. Not the students who had mocked me for years. But they will.My phone buzzed again.Unknown Number: "The car is ready. Location: West Gate."I inhaled sharply, my fingers tightening around the device.I had never been picked up from school before. While the other students showed off their chauffeurs and luxury cars, I had always walked to the nearest bus stop, trying to manage every dollar.But today?Today, I would leave like a king. The West Gate was the least crowded part of the school, reserved for VIP drop-offs and pick-ups.A sleek, black Rolls-Roy
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    Chapter 5: Back to the Lions' DenThe next morning, I arrived at Northvale University differently.No more cheap hoodies and second-hand sneakers. No more avoiding the rich or avoiding eye contact.I stepped out of the sleek black Bentley dressed in a tailored suit—nothing too expensive, but enough to make the students talk and definitely enough to make people look twice.And they did.Students paused on-going conversation as they saw me walk into the school compound. Some stared outright, others whispered, confused.The school’s rich and elite students—the ones who had laughed at me, walked past me in hallways and treated me like I was nothing -- were suddenly interested in me. I smirked. I knew they were all surprised not to see me in my poverty-stricken clothes.I walked through the halls, with my head high. The shift was immediate. Where people once ignored me, they now made space. The same students who had mocked me just yesterday suddenly avoids eye contact, as if sensing som
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    Chapter 6: A Seat at the TableThe next morning, I arrived at The Monarch Hotel—one of the most expensive hotels in the city. The kind of place where deals worth millions were made over breakfast.Leonard Whitmore had set up a private meeting with a group of influential investors—men and women who shaped industries, controlled markets, and, most importantly, dictated who they gave chances to.I wasn’t just here to flaunt my wealth.I was here to prove I belonged.The restaurant’s private lounge was luxurious—high ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and an air of exclusivity that made ordinary people feel out of place. I looked around as my foot clinked against the marble floors. But I wasn’t ordinary anymore.Leonard was already seated when I arrived, speaking with three older men and a woman dressed in a power suit.When he saw me, he stood up immediately walking to meet me halfway across the room. “Ah, gentlemen, allow me to introduce the young man I mentioned—Adrian Hayes.”Their gazes
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    Chapter 7: The Frenzy BeginsThe moment Tessa and I stepped onto the Northvale University campus together, the atmosphere shifted. It was subtle at first—a few stealing glances and whispered conversations—but within minutes, the school was buzzing. All the students were now trooping out of classes and departments to catch a glimpse of what was going on. Tessa Davenport, the golden girl of Northvale, was walking beside me. Not just walking—laughing, talking, looking completely at ease.I felt the unbelievable stare of all the students, and every hushed conversation as we made our way through the courtyard. It was exactly what I wanted.Whispers spread like wildfire."Tessa and… Adrian Hayes?""Is this a joke?"“ I can't believe Tessa will leave Nathan to date a fellow like Adrian. Did she believe he was rich?”"There’s no way she’s actually with him."People gawked as if they couldn’t believe what they were seeing. The scholarship nobody, the guy everyone used to push around, was now
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    Chapter 8: The First MoveBy the next morning, the entire school was in chaos.The rumor mill had been circling all around the university creating a more tense atmosphere. Every hallway, every classroom, every corner of Northvale University buzzed with speculation. Was Tessa really dating Adrian Carter? Was this some kind of prank? Or—worse—was Adrian manipulating her?The more absurd the rumors became, the more I enjoyed watching them spread. The one thing I loved about all of this was the fact that I could put Nathan back in his place and of course make Sophia jealous. Nathan was barely holding it together. His usual cocky smirk was gone, replaced by a permanent scowl. Every time he caught me with Sophia, his fingers twitched like he wanted to throw a punch.Sophia, on the other hand, was clearly struggling with regret. She hadn’t spoken to me since yesterday, but I noticed the way she hesitated before passing by, the way her gaze lingered on me as if she wanted to say something
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    Chapter 9: A Threat in the ShadowsThe message haunted me long after I read it."You've made a mistake. Walk away before it's too late."I reread it several times, searching for any clue—any hint of who sent it. But there was nothing. No number, no signature. Just a warning.Whoever it was, they were watching me. But instead of scaring me, it only fueled my determination. If someone was this desperate to make me back off, it meant I was getting close to something—something big.And I wasn’t about to stop now.[ The Campus Frenzy ] By the next morning, Northvale University was a battlefield.Rumors had exploded overnight. Some claimed Sophia and I were secretly engaged. Others insisted I had blackmailed her into being with me. A few even whispered that Nathan had tried to fight me but backed down.The truth?I was winning.I walked through campus like I owned the place, with Tessa by my side. Eyes followed us everywhere—some filled with curiosity, others with jealousy.Nathan was nowh
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    Chapter 10: The WarningI couldn’t tear my eyes away from the image.My old apartment. A shadowed figure lurks nearby.A warning. A threat. But from who?My mind raced through the possibilities—Nathan? Damien? Someone else I haven’t considered yet?Tessa's voice snapped me back to reality. “Adrian? What’s wrong?”I quickly locked my phone and turned to her. “Nothing. Let’s go.”Her eyes narrowed. “Liar. You look like you’ve seen a ghost.”I forced a smirk. “Just surprised Nathan didn’t punch me in the face back there.”She wasn’t buying it, but she let it go.For now.[ The Campus Storm ] Word of my confrontation with Nathan spread like wildfire.By morning, everyone at Northvale University had chosen a side.Some saw me as an underdog shaking up the system.Others thought I was an arrogant upstart who had no idea what he was getting into.Either way, I was at the center of it all.Sophia wasn’t taking it well.I saw her in the courtyard, whispering furiously with a group of her frie
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