The assailant had been apprehended, yet the central figures of this dramatic scene remained in place. The gathered onlookers showed no inclination to disperse; instead, their excitement grew. Mrs. Samantha, her heart filled with sympathy, tenderly ran her fingers through Juelz's hair. His visage was horribly swollen, his attire a disheveled mess, riddled with ragged tears. He appeared pitiful, devoid of any semblance of a young master, resembling more a destitute soul found on the streets. "I'll deal with you later," Mrs. Samantha uttered icily to Zak as she assisted Juelz to his feet. "Mother, I'm a victim too," Zak, who had remained silent for an extended period, rasped, lowering his gaze while pursing his lips. "My brother sought someone to harm me, resulting in this case of mistaken identity." Despite his words, he held no illusions of capturing Mrs. Samantha's attention. As anticipated, Mrs. Samantha chose to disregard his statement, escorting Juelz to the hospital without a

Zak pressed forward, maintaining his silence. Juelz, wearing his thoughts plainly on his face, inadvertently laid bare everything for any observer. The two headed towards different classrooms, with Zak turning left and Carlos veering right.Almost immediately, Zak noticed Terrence discreetly trailing Carlos, attempting to blend in with each hesitant step.Unfazed, Zak entered the classroom. Terrence swiftly completed his investigation, handing Juelz a notebook containing Carlos' preferences. A quick glance prompted a widened smile from Juelz who praised, "Well done." With a free Saturday, Zak had the driver take him to the library, providing an opportunity for Juelz. Donning carefully chosen attire and adding a mark near his eye, he took a car to the cinema, sending a message to Carlos along the way, uncertain of the response.Before stepping out of the car, he spotted Carlos at the cinema entrance, holding a bucket of popcorn and engrossed in his phone. The tall figure and handsome

Adan couldn't help but feel a hint of excitement, "Different? You have feelings..." "You're a unique girl," Juelz said sincerely. What kind of statement was that? Certainly not what she wanted to hear. Remaining indifferent, Adan chose not to respond to Juelz. Juelz resumed his seat, sighed deeply, appearing somewhat helpless. "I understand your feelings towards me, but I can't agree right now." He glanced at Zak, subtly implying something. "My focus is on him at the moment. I'm afraid his presence might leave me with no room to maneuver. So, Adan, we need to put our matters on hold." Following his gaze to Zak, Adan considered suggesting that Zak didn't seem like someone who would compete with him but decided against it. She didn't entirely believe Juelz's words but nodded in response. "Wait for me, wait until I've completely dealt with him," Juelz patted Adan's head. "But there's no way to bring him down right now. Sigh." He withdrew his hand with a distressed look. Adan Ski

Zak and the Vanderoses stood at the gate to welcome the Lancastoria family. As the members of the Lancastoria family stepped out of the car, to Zak's surprise, he saw Daphne. She was adorned in a radiant yellow dress that complemented her beauty. The dress gracefully embraced her figure, and with every step, she exuded a captivating aura. His heart seemed to skip a beat, a sense of unease flooding over him. Locking eyes with Daphne, Zak sensed a lack of surprise in her gaze, as if she had already known about the attendees today. The revelation that Juelz's fiancée was none other than Daphne left him shocked and wounded. Among the representatives of Daphne's family were her mother, uncle, and aunt. The families proceeded to have dinner together. Zak ate in silence, stealing glances at Juelz and Daphne. They laughed, appearing close and affectionate. Daphne, in particular, smiled throughout the entire meal, seemingly delighted. Clutching his fork, Zak found the meal tasteless. Be

As Zak stepped in as the replacement participant, the trophy slipped through his grasp. Caught in an awkward situation, the host handed the trophy to the second-place contestant and dismissed Zak unceremoniously.Down below, the audience buzzed with discussions about the incident.Upon entering the room, Juelz quickly approached Zak, who skillfully evaded him, fear evident in his eyes. "I'm sorry. The situation was dire, and I had to say that. If I hadn't, those people would have said even more malicious things.""So, I'm supposed to be grateful for your defamatory remarks?" Juelz laughed in frustration, annoyed. "Do you really think I'm that foolish?""No." Zak hesitated. "The person who injured your hand is undoubtedly among the contestants. Even if I hadn't spoken up, that person knows. They would have said even worse things later. I had no choice but to say those words first.""You're clearly distorting the truth." Juelz forcefully pushed Zak away, breathing heavily, his mind in t