
Chapter 1: Girlfriend’s Betrayal
At nine o’clock in the evening, inside the Moon Bar on Light Street. A young man in black pants and a fitted shirt moved among the noisy guests, balancing drinks on a tray with practiced ease. A headset sat snug in his ear, buzzing suddenly with the manager’s voice. “Lawrence, VIP Room Two wants you to deliver champagne immediately.” Lawrence Wilson frowned. Who on earth would specifically ask for him? He’d only been working here a short while and hardly knew anyone. Still, he shrugged off the thought. If it earned him commission, why complain? He collected the chilled champagne from the bar counter, set it carefully on a tray, and made his way down the hall toward the private rooms. When he reached Room Two, he noticed the door wasn’t fully shut. Through the crack slipped the unmistakable sound of heavy breathing. “Look at you, panting already. I barely touched you and you’re soaking wet.” “So… so good… hubby, faster…” “Who’s your hubby? I’m your master now.” “Yes, master… please… quickly…” Lawrence smirked as he shook his head with a soft chuckle. Another couple too impatient to wait for him to deliver the drink. He’d seen this plenty of times in his short stint at the bar, people who couldn’t even bother finding a hotel. Some even went at it in the restroom of all places. Private rooms like this one were practically made for one-night stands. Rapping politely on the door, Lawrence called out, “Sir, your champagne is here. I’ll just leave it at the door so as not to disturb you.” “Bring it in.” Lawrence froze upon hearing those words. The man’s voice was rough and Lawrence even felt some eagerness from it. Was this some strange fetish? Like forcing strangers to witness their scene which will give him a boost of alpha like feeling while dominating a woman? Lawrence thought as he hesitated. “Sir, it’s not really appropriate for me to enter right now—” “Stop yapping. Get in here or I’ll file a complaint against you for not accepting a customer order!” The sharp bark left Lawrence no room to argue. A complaint would mean docked pay, maybe even losing his job. He needed this income. With a heavy sigh, he pushed the door open. The scene hit him instantly the moment he stepped in, a man and woman entangled on the sofa, half-naked bodies pressed together in a p**n like manner. The man kissed her hungrily, devouring her lips, while his hand roamed freely. The woman moaned softly under him. 'Young guys with passion of..." Lawrence’s steps faltered as his thoughts were cut short, with his expression hardened, fury flashing in his eyes. Even from the woman’s side profile, he knew it was Lucy Thomas, his girlfriend. His vision blurred red from rage the moment he saw it. “What the hell are you doing to her? Let go of Lucy!” His roar cut through the room like a blade. The pair jerked in shock as Lucy scrambled for her clothes with her face pale. “Lawrence? Why are you here? This… this isn’t what it looks like!” Her words stumbled out in panic. She’d known he worked part-time, but never where and his sudden appearance sent her heart racing in confusion. The man turned lazily, lips curling into a mocking grin and when Lawrence saw his face clearly, his stomach dropped. Micheal Forbes. They are classmates in university with Micheal being the arrogant rich kid with a family clothing factory pulling in millions each year. Tall, handsome, filthy rich and has that bad boy vibes, all girls go crazy for. The so-called male god countless girls dreamed about. But Lawrence and other males knew his darker side. Micheal was a notorious playboy who delighted in stealing girlfriends, boasting of the thrill money could buy. He never used protection just to break the male further by showing how he can enter their girls raw while they can't. Rumor had it one girl had gotten pregnant, only to be abandoned by him. She ended her life, and when scandal broke, Micheal’s family buried the truth with bribes and lies, leaving the dead girl disgraced. Now here he was again, smirking at Lawrence while Lucy’s bare chest rose and fell in the dim light. Lawrence never expected for his turn to arrive making his fists clenched until his knuckles cracked. His neck veins bulged as his face burnt with rage. With a roar, he smashed the champagne against the wall causing it to shatter as the wine splatter across the carpet. “You think I’m blind? You shameless pair of traitors!” His heart twisted in pain and rage. He wasn’t a fool, he knew Lucy had betrayed him. He remembered their first days together at university. He, the poor orphan scraping by on government subsidies while she, the beauty who had captured his heart. To give her the life she deserved, he’d taken on endless part-time jobs, spending every spare coin on her. Gifts, dinners, little luxuries she wanted—he gave without hesitation, even if it left him hungry. Just last night he had dreamed of proposing after graduation, building a family together. He had even planned their married life in detail. And this was what he got in return. The irony burned like acid. Lucy, dressing herself in front of him with no shame after calming down and sneered. “Lawrence Wilson, who do you think you are? I was blind to be fooled by your sweet words. Why would I waste my youth on a broke loser like you? Do you see this Bulgari necklace? Thirty thousand yuan. Could you ever afford it? Micheal bought it without blinking. That’s the life I want, not eating discounted meals with you.” Her words cut deeper than knives to Lawrence as he state at her mouth agape in disbelief. “My friend was right. With my looks and body, I deserve better. Micheal isn’t just richer than you, he’s more handsome, more generous, more fun. He’s the kind of man worthy of me.” Lawrence’s chest heaved upon hearing those words, his voice hoarse. “Lucy… after everything I’ve done for you, is this your justice?” Her face twisted in disdain upon hearing his words. Pa! She strode forward, slapped him hard across the cheek, and spat, “Justice? You don’t deserve to even say that. Whatever money you wasted on me, be grateful I even let you. Men would line up to spend their fortunes on me. You should feel honored. Now get out. You disgust me.” Micheal chuckled, his tone dripping with arrogance as he witness this scene. “Lawrence, I should thank you, though. You dated Lucy for over a year and never laid a hand on her. Imagine my delight when I found out she was still a virgin. The first time I had her, it was… incredible. Want me to describe it for you?”Latest Chapter
Chapter 254: Final Round- 1 Million Dollars
---Girls' Team — Mei LingMei Ling walked to the podium with the confidence of someone who'd never doubted herself once."Health tech. Specifically, remote monitoring devices for elderly patients living alone."She clicked a remote. Data filled the screen."Aging population. Rising healthcare costs. Families desperate for peace of mind. The market exists and it's growing."She continued. "Year one: develop prototype, partner with one assisted living facility for testing. Year two: refine product, file patents, begin direct-to-consumer sales in one region. Year three: expand regionally, pursue insurance partnerships. By year five, insurance companies subsidize the devices because they reduce emergency room visits. By year ten, the company is standard equipment in homes across the country."She looked at the judges."The risk is regulation. Healthcare is heavily controlled. But the reward is a company that solves a real problem—and problems that don't go away make companies that don't
Chapter 253: Final Round — One Million Dollars
"The boys' team."---The boys' side stayed calm this time. Lucas pumped his fist silently. Wei nodded once. Peng exhaled. Lawrence met Sophia's eyes across the stage.She didn't look away.On the girls' side, Mei Ling's hands were shaking. Not with fear. With frustration.Sophia touched her arm. "One round left. We can still win this."Mei Ling nodded slowly. But her jaw was tight.---Professor Zhang raised his hand. "Final round will begin after a fifteen-minute break. The topic will be revealed then."The hall erupted in conversation.Isabella stood, stretching. Ralph was already running toward the stage to congratulate his friends.In his office, Albert leaned back in his chair.Two rounds. Both won by the boys. But the girls aren't done yet.The final round will decide everything.The fifteen-minute break felt like fifteen seconds.Students flooded the aisles, grabbing snacks, arguing about the debates, placing ridiculous bets. Ralph somehow acquired a bag of chips and was alrea
Chapter 252: Round Two (2)
He walked to center stage slowly. Not nervous. Just... deliberate. When he reached the podium, he didn't touch his notes. He turned to face the audience directly."Fang just made the most intelligent argument of this round."A few people blinked. That wasn't how these things usually started."She's right. It's a loop. A trap. And arguing about which part matters most can become a distraction." He paused. "But here's the thing about traps."He looked at the girls' side."They're not magic. They're built by someone. Maintained by someone. Someone benefits from the trap continuing."Silence."Citizens don't build corrupt systems. Corrupt leaders do. Citizens don't design oppressive institutions. Leaders do. Citizens don't create laws that protect the powerful at the expense of everyone else. Leaders do."He let that land."Yes, citizens have to show up. Yes, systems have to function. But before any of that happens, someone has to decide whether the loop continues or ends. And that someon
Chapter 251: Round Two — The Fault Lines
Audience...Ralph was on his feet before he realized it. "THAT'S MY BOY! THAT'S MY FRIEND! LUCAS! LAWRENCE! WOOOO!"Someone behind him couldn't help but yell, "Sit down, bro!"They were watching the same matches alright? No need to shout like it's some football game.Ralph immediately sat. But he kept clapping... Loudly. Obnoxiously. Proudly.Meanwhile, Isabella watched Lawrence. He wasn't celebrating or celebrating his win, it was as if it was just another casual stroll for him which made her blush for unknown reason. That's the real competitor, she thought. The ones who don't stop to enjoy the win.Nearby, a group of boys were already arguing about whether the judges got it right. A girl shouted back at them. The hall buzzed with post-debate energy.---Albert's Office...The screen flickered with the live feed.Albert hadn't moved during the announcement. His expression remained exactly the same—calm, observing, unreadable.But when the camera panned across the boys' team and ling
Chapter 250: Round One (2)
Jia stood for the girls. "My opponent's Scandinavian argument is a classic misuse of data. Those countries have strong social safety nets that allow people to follow preferences—but those preferences are still shaped by generations of cultural messaging. You can't separate 'free choice' from 'what society taught you to want.' True equality means examining why those gaps exist, not just accepting them as natural."Lucas stood for the boys, visibly nervous but pushing through. "Okay, but—but if we keep moving the goalposts, when do we declare victory? If it's never enough, then 'achievable' becomes a religious statement, not a practical one."Fang stood, quiet but precise. "Victory isn't a finish line. It's a direction. The question isn't 'have we arrived.' It's 'are we moving forward.' And we are. That's why it's achievable."Peng stood. "Moving forward indefinitely assumes infinite progress. Resources are finite. Attention is finite. Political will is finite. At some point, diminishin
Chapter 249: Round One
The hall fell silent as the judge broke the seal on the first envelope.Professor Zhang himself stepped forward to read it. His voice carried through the speakers, calm and weighty."Round One. Debate format. Affirmative side: the girls' team. Negative side: the boys' team."He paused, letting the weight settle."The motion is as follows: 'Is true gender equality realistically achievable in modern society, or will inherent differences always create different outcomes?'"Murmurs rippled through the audience. This wasn't a simple topic. This was the kind of question that could go anywhere."Each team has ten minutes to prepare. No outside resources. No phones. Just your minds."The countdown clock appeared on the projector screen.10:00.---Nine Minutes RemainingOn the girls' side, Sophia leaned toward Mei Ling immediately. "We need structure. Opening statement, three core arguments, rebuttal points."Mei Ling nodded, already scribbling on her notepad. "I'll handle statistical framing
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