Unlike the previous days, Alex approached the school gate with a sense of confidence. He wasn’t scared; in fact, he felt a strange sense of satisfaction as he walked through it.As he entered, he noticed that no news of him being bullied or stabbed had spread around the school. The students who had witnessed the incident went about their day as if nothing had happened, mostly staring at him strangely. It was clear that they hadn’t expected him to be in such good shape.Alex smirked. “Such is life for the poor,” he thought, continuing his slow walk toward the school building. Each passing student eyed him with a mix of surprise and curiosity, but he remained unfazed.He knew that if the situation had involved a wealthier student, the school authorities and possibly even the police would have been involved by now. The student who had stabbed him would likely be facing expulsion. But with no money and no family to advocate for him, his case was easily ignored, especially with someone lik

Hearing Anastasia’s words, Noah’s smirk widened. “I always suspected there was something off about her when she defended the so-called good-for-nothing. Hahaha!” he laughed maniacally, clearly amused by the turn of events.“And what if he loses?” His smirk remained as persistent as ever.Alex immediately grasped Noah’s game and sought to give Anastasia an out. “Anastasia, you don’t have to—”Before Alex could finish, Anastasia cut him off, her voice resolute but strained. “Fine! If he loses, then I’ll date you, and he’ll never have to see me again.”The stakes seemed absurd to Alex, but he was confident in his abilities. Still, he stole a glance at Janet.Janet’s face showed clear shock. Despite her relationship with Noah, she was visibly taken aback by his audacity to challenge Alex and potentially date someone else. Her expression shifted quickly from disbelief to a forced smile. “Yes, Noah, if he loses, you can date her. I’m sure the good-for-nothing won’t stand a chance against yo

The news of Noah being beaten by the so-called "good-for-nothing" spread like wildfire through the school in seconds. By the next day, it was still the hot topic, with everyone shifting from looking down on Alex to admiring him as if he were a martial arts expert.In the hallway, Alex was organizing his belongings in his locker when he noticed Anastasia approaching the locker next to his. Surprised, as the locker next to his had always been empty due to its proximity and because no one wanted to share their locker with him, he asked,“Why are you…?”He hadn't finished his sentence before Anastasia interrupted him. “Since we’re now boyfriend and girlfriend, I thought it would be okay to use the locker next to you. It’s not like it’s taken anyway.”At her words, Alex looked confused. “We’re now boyfriend and girlfriend?”“Don’t be silly, Alex. We made a deal with Noah, remember? If you beat him, I’m yours. And yes, you won the fight, so here I am,” Anastasia said.It’s not that Alex did

As Ava listened to her boss's final order, a slow smile crept across her face. She could easily connect the dots, understanding why Alex wanted the Dean of Students fired and why he intended to sever the school's ties with the St. Patrick Digital Company. But Ava knew better than to voice her thoughts. Instead, she responded with calm professionalism, “I’ll make the call right away, sir.” With that, Alex ended the call.No sooner had the call ended than Ava dialed the Vice Chancellor’s number. Her voice with confidence as she relayed the offer and the stipulations attached.The Vice Chancellor, who had always prided himself on seizing opportunities, knew immediately that this was one he couldn’t afford to miss. The thought of the college flourishing, perhaps more than it ever had before, filled him with both excitement and trepidation. He didn’t hesitate for long. With a nervous gulp and a humble tone, he accepted the offer and the clause, instructing the school registrar to send a ter

Alex listened to the whispers circulating around him, a determined glint in his eyes. He wasn’t about to let them go unchallenged.Anastasia, on the other hand, heard the murmurs but remained unruffled. Material wealth meant little to her; she had plenty of it. What truly mattered was the genuine affection and potential she saw in Alex. That was worth more than any amount of money.Standing proudly before the crowd, Alex rose from his kneeling position and embraced Anastasia. With a confident smile, he declared:“I know you’re a Stewart, Anastasia, but I have a special gift for you—a car. It will be delivered by closing time today.”Anastasia’s eyes widened in surprise. She couldn’t believe Alex could afford such a gift. To her,