Chapter 339 Chapter 339: Maia turned slowly to face the teacher, studying her with an unreadable expression. She did not believe a word of it. Not for a second. Ethan was many things, but he was never cruel, never the kind of boy who would throw the first punch. Before
Chapter 338 Chapter 338: Someone had yanked his chair away as he was sitting down. Melanie was standing nearby, a smug grin on her face as she watched him struggle. Laughter broke out across the room. A group of boys quickly gathered around Ethan, mocking him as they tossed his
Chapter 337 Chapter 337: Ethan’s experience at Wront University was nothing like he had pictured. This wasn’t the kind of school he had imagined! At that moment, he heard a voice nearby. “Hmm p> Ethan glanced over and spotted a girl strolling down the stairs. She was in uniform, though
Chapter 336 Chapter 336: In moments, the floor was buried in a snowfall of torn pages — memories, dreams, words — all reduced to waste. Ethan’s mind rang with Maia’s voice. “I’m always here for you. If anything ever feels too much, don’t hesitate to call me p> But this
Chapter 335 Chapter 335: Everyone could sense it — the calm before the storm. Mariana’s distaste had reached its newest target: Ethan. And drama, thick as smoke, was about to fill the air. Remembering Maia’s warm encouragement and the homeroom teacher Loraine’s words that everyone should get along with others,
Chapter 334 Chapter 334: The doubt and skepticism hung in the air around him. It was rare for someone from a humble background to make it big. Everyone here had been raised with top-tier education, with private tutors at their disposal since they were kids. Melanie snorted softly. Pulling out
Chapter 333 Chapter 333: She then turned to Ethan and said, “Go ahead and introduce yourself p> Ethan bowed his head slightly, his voice shaky as he spoke. “Hello, everyone. I’m Ethan Watson. I hope we can all get along p> His voice was quiet, and his tone stiff, clearly
Chapter 332 Chapter 332: “Got it,” Ethan answered, gripping the straps of his backpack and giving a small nod. Maia gave him a faint smile and patted his shoulder, trying to offer some comfort. She stood there, watching him walk toward the teaching building. With every step, he seemed to
Chapter 331 Chapter 331: Maia’s cheeks flushed a deep red in an instant. Pushing Chris back, her voice quivered with a mix of embarrassment and a rare, youthful shyness. “I’m not like you! You’re a flirt.” With that, she spun around and didn’t look back. More accurately, she fled. Chris
Chapter 330 Chapter 330: The sunlight highlighted his sharp features, his white shirt looking crisp and spotless. His movements, as he turned the wheel, were smooth and confident, making him appear both handsome and capable. It was hard to believe this was the same guy who had been sprawled out
Chapter 329 Chapter 329: Afterward, he made his way around to the driver’s side, moving with purpose, his eyes flashing a mocking look at the stunned Roland. With a sly grin, Chris climbed into the car, slammed the door, and sped off without a second thought. Roland’s hands balled into
Chapter 328 Chapter 328: She raised an eyebrow and looked at Roland, her expression challenging, as if daring him to drop the subject. But to her surprise, Roland didn’t flinch. His expression darkened, and he answered with an unwavering seriousness that surprised even Maia. “I’ll be responsible for you p>
Chapter 327 Chapter 327: The man was draped in a perfectly tailored suit, the kind that whispered wealth and power. His face, handsome yet sharp as a knife, exuded a cold, deliberate air. His posture was straight, radiating the composed confidence of someone who ruled their domain. It was Roland.
Chapter 326 Chapter 326: The prospects of surgery were daunting, carrying a success rate as slim as one in a thousand. Not even the finest surgeons worldwide dared to undertake such a precarious procedure. Although the bullet shard was no bigger than half of a fingernail, it had plagued him
Chapter 325 Chapter 325: “Hmm,” Chris responded lightly. “Well, if you’re alright, then you should try to get some rest,” she said, noticing the color returning to his face. He seemed less weak now, so she decided to let the matter rest. She stood up to leave, but suddenly, Chris
Chapter 324 Chapter 324: Just as her hand touched the door handle, a noise interrupted her—a sound like something had collided with an object! Her heart skipped a beat. Grabbing the feather duster that hung behind the door, she clutched it tightly as if it were a sword, instinctively assuming
Chapter 323 Chapter 323: Loosened by the alcohol, Maxwell let out a loose chuckle and jabbed playfully, “I heard a rumor… that you’ve been… kept p> Chris lifted an eyebrow in mild amusement. “Word gets around fast p> With a groan, Maxwell dragged a hand across his forehead. “How could
Chapter 322 Chapter 322: A flicker of suspicion crossed Maia’s mind as she narrowed her gaze further. “Send me the IP p> The reply came at once. “Got it p> Meanwhile, inside a secluded room at the Velvet Nocturne, the atmosphere hung heavy under dim, brooding lights. Chris lounged on
Chapter 321 Chapter 321: At first, Hurst had felt sure of himself, but the buzzing voices around him started to gnaw at his confidence. He turned the camera back toward the bottle, silently asking Maia for a second opinion. Even with the background noise, Maia stayed composed, her tone steady.
Chapter 320 Chapter 320: The video revealed Hurst sprawled lazily across a sleek leather couch. In the background, a parade of well-dressed guests moved about under the moody lights of a lavish banquet hall. Before Maia could even get a word out, Hurst pressed on, “I’m at an underground wine