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Chapter 25
The girl stood a few meters in front of them in campus attire that always looked neat and immaculate. Her face was still blessed with the same beauty, but the smile she displayed this time looked stiff and forced. She stepped closer."Kaelan, can we talk for a minute?""No." That answer slipped out without a pause. Several watching students immediately exchanged glances.Olivia forced a smile. "Just five minutes.""No."The smile on Olivia's face began to fade. "I just want to clear up the misunderstanding between us.""There is nothing to clear up."Kaelan intended to walk right past her. However, Olivia quickly moved to block his path, then grabbed the sleeve of Kaelan's shirt.The corridor atmosphere froze even further. Kaelan looked down, staring at the hand gripping his arm."Let go." The young man's voice lowered, turning much colder.Olivia tightened her grip. "Please... just listen to me once."Seeing the situation turning unhealthy, Lyra finally spoke softly. "Olivia, he alre
Chapter 24
Morning at Westbridge University unfolded as usual. The main corridor was filled with the lively chatter of students who had just finished their first lecture. The sounds of conversation, laughter, and footsteps blended together, bringing the dynamic campus atmosphere to life. Amidst the crowd, Kaelan walked alone toward the faculty building.A frayed backpack hung over his left shoulder, while his expression remained as cold and flat as ever. The slight injury on his arm was hidden tightly beneath his long-sleeved shirt; thanks to the mana energy he had absorbed yesterday, the pain had subsided significantly."Kaelan!"That cheerful call rang out from behind. Kaelan paused in his tracks for a moment.Lyra Bennett trotted over to him, carrying two thick textbooks and a water bottle. Her breathing was slightly ragged, yet her bright smile did not fade. "I almost missed you."Kaelan glanced at her briefly. "Did you purposely chase after me?""Yes," Lyra answered effortlessly. "You walk
Chapter 23
Kaelan turned back toward the alley. The four thugs had not yet noticed his presence. The old man, however, saw Kaelan first. Their gazes met for a moment. There was a subtle signal in the old man’s eyes: Go. Don’t interfere.Yet Kaelan continued walking in. His steps stopped about five meters from them.“If you want to rob.” His flat voice made everyone turn. “Hurry up.”The four thugs looked at Kaelan in turn. Then laughed.“Look, a campus hero.” One of them grinned while spinning an iron rod in his hand. “Leave before you get beaten up too.”Kaelan stared at the gun without blinking. “Is that a modern human weapon?”The thug holding the gun frowned. “What?”Kaelan pointed at the object. “May I see it?”The alley fell silent for a moment. Then their laughter exploded even louder.“Hahaha! This kid is crazy!”Their leader spat on the ground. “Take out your wallet first.”Kaelan remained calm. “I don’t carry much money.”“Then the phone.”“No.”That short answer wiped the smiles from
Chapter 22
Ryan slammed his bedroom door so hard the sound echoed throughout the entire second floor.Brak!His breathing was rapid. His jaw hardened, while both hands remained clenched since he had left the corridor of Logan’s study.“Bastard!”The flower vase on the table was thrown straight onto the floor.Prang!Glass shards scattered everywhere. He did not care.The image of Kaelan kept appearing in his head. The way Kaelan had looked at him. The way Logan had called Kaelan. Even the single word he had overheard from behind the door made his chest feel as if it were burning.“Good.”Logan… had praised Kaelan.Ryan kicked the chair near the bed until it toppled over. “Why him?”For years he had tried to gain Logan’s attention. Studying business etiquette, attending family events, always presenting himself perfectly. Yet Logan had never truly seen him.Then Kaelan changed in just a few days. And everything began to shift.Ryan paced back and forth inside the room. “If Grandfather chooses Kael
Chapter 21
Morning at Garrison Mansion felt far quieter than usual.Kaelan descended to the lower floor with calm steps. The bruises on his face had faded considerably thanks to the mana he had absorbed in Silverpine Forest, but his body still carried a faint ache.The moment he entered the dining room, he immediately felt several pairs of eyes turn toward him.Evelyn was already seated at the side of the table, yet the woman’s face looked cold.Ryan was enjoying his breakfast while occasionally glancing at Kaelan with an unreadable smile.Victor was reading a business newspaper at the far end of the table without lifting his head.Kaelan pulled out a chair and sat without uttering a single word. The sound of spoons and forks became the only noise that could be heard.Tok.Tok.Tok.The sound of a cane approached from the corridor. Logan Garrison entered the dining room.Everyone immediately stood. Kaelan stood as well.Logan’s gaze passed over everyone before stopping briefly on Kaelan. There w
Chapter 20
The atmosphere in the living room instantly froze. Ryan’s eyes widened in horror, while Evelyn drew a deep breath in shock. Victor himself did not answer immediately; his jaw hardened and his gaze became far colder than before.“I am your father,” Victor said with emphasis.“No.” The answer slid out of Kaelan’s lips without the slightest hesitation. “You are only my mother’s husband. You are not my father.”Silence. The sound of the rain outside the window suddenly felt so loud amid the oppressive stillness. Ryan had never imagined in his life that Kaelan would possess the courage to defy the head of the Garrison family like that.Driven by anger and panic, Evelyn stepped forward and swung her hand.Plak!The sound of the slap echoed throughout the room. Kaelan’s face turned slightly to the side from the force of the blow. The room fell silent once more, filled only by Evelyn’s ragged breathing.“How dare you,” Evelyn hissed, her hand still raised in the air. “Is this how you speak to
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