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Chapter 12 Everywhere was quiet.Then another sound—a soft shuffle of feet, deliberate but hesitant, like someone unsure if they should be there. My heart threatened to burst from my chest."Who's there?" I asked again, my voice raspier now, weaker. I felt cold and clammy, and I wasn’t sure if it was from fear or blood loss.My body ached, and my eyes felt sore too. There was another pause, followed by a whisper. “Adrian?”I blinked, trying to focus through the darkness. That voice—familiar but distorted.“Tessa?” I croaked.A soft hand touched my arm, and I recoiled instantly, but then she knelt beside me, cupping my face with trembling fingers. “God, Adrian, what did they do to you?” Her voice broke.I didn’t know if I was hallucinating or if she was truly there, but at that moment, I didn’t care. “You… you came. Were you here all this while?” Tessa gulped down the saliva at the back of her throat. “I told you not to go to the manor alone,” she muttered, her voice sharp with ang
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Chapter 13I stared back at Nathan and looked at Tessa. “ Let me handle this,” I said slowly moving her backward.“ You can walk away, Nathan, or this can go south,” I said, clenching my fist in anger.Nathan looked at me and let out a shriek of laughter. “I don't think a man in your state should be giving empty threats,” he said, looking at me. I could feel my knees shaking, hitting each other, and my heart thumping. I said a silent prayer wishing and hoping someone would sweep in and save the day. “ Grab them!” Nathan shouted at his minions. Jack and some of the students ran towards us, but then I heard the pathway door open frantically. “ I would step back if I were you,” the voice said with anger. I raised my hand slowly, trying to block the flashlight that was making my eyes burn. “ And who the hell are you?” Nathan said back with a smirk on his face. “ Someone who is going to teach you a lesson that you will never forget.” The voice said back. Before I knew what was happ
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Chapter 14 “ You have what most of the guys at Northvale University wanted,” Leonard said, adjusting his glasses. I stirred gently on the bed I was seated on. “ And what do I have that most guys want?” I furrowed my eyebrows. “ Tessa Davenport. She is the key to taking Nathan down. All you have to do is know how to use it.” Leonard said again. “ I don't understand. I dated Tessa because she was Nathan's ex-girlfriend. He stole my girl, and I stole his too. That was the plan.” I said back. “ Well, I think you have envisioned well, but you don't understand what power she holds. Her family is well-to-do, and not only that but there is also a connection between both families. Tessa is meant to marry Nathan no matter how many suitors are lined up at her back.” There was silence in the room. I had never thought of getting married to Tessa. We struck an agreement mainly to take down Nathan. Why would she join hands with me when she knew this? Or was she trying to play me too?“ No,
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Chapter 15The school went on with their daily activities like nothing had happened. No one knew about what happened at the manor. I don't even think anyone knows of its existence aside from Nathan and some well-off kids. “ Are you ready to do this?” Park looked at my face. “ You know you can actually listen to Leo and stay for some days at the mansion till your wounds are healed.” “Aren't you here to protect me?” I looked up to meet Park's gaze. “ Don't tell me you are also scared of him,” I added “ I am only concerned about your safety, Master Hayes. I think it would be best if you took things slow and let Mr Leonard do the digging for Nathan and his family. You need something concrete to fight him if you are going to win. I think it is high time we move past this boyish fight.” Park said, grabbing me by my wheelchair. “ Did you just call my fight with Nathan? Boyish?” I said with an irritated voice. “ I would have lectured you about what happened to me, but since you were in t
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Chapter 16 Immediately after we left the class, I noticed Nathan was nowhere to be found. My mind was finally at peace, but then I looked up to see Tessa walking towards me. I frowned at her seeing the smile she was putting on. This was the girl I had believed was different from Sophia. I remembered what Leonard had told me. She was the one holding the key to all of this. I knew she was a necessary evil that I needed by my side. “ How are you feeling now?” Tessa asked with a smile. “ I am fine. I woke up, and you were gone?” I said, wheeling myself through the hallway. It was not new anymore. Many of the students knew about us already. “ Yes, I needed to get home fast. I don't want my homies to be worried about me.” Tessa said immediately, avoiding my gaze. “ So, what now?” I asked, trying to open a new conversation. “ You should be the one telling me that is the next course of action because the main reason I said yes to the arrangement is simply that you are going to take do
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Chapter 17 “ You don't stand a chance against Nathan; I would advise you to give up and just know your place,” Jessica said, looking at me again. “ I don't need you to tell me what to do, Jessica. The last time I remembered, you were in cahoots with Nathan about killing me. Isn't it?” I stared into her eyes. “ Did she tell you I told her that you were getting your ass kicked? I saved you for your information, Adrian. You wouldn't be here if not for me.” Jessica said boldly, shaking her figure-eight round buttocks before Adrian. “ Yeah, she did. After you waited to see my ass being kicked to the ground a lot of times. Remind me why you are doing this again if you think I was completely useless.” I stared at her. “ I don't know what you have in mind, but I am advising you to give up, Adrian Hayes. Give up while you still can. And maybe, just maybe, I would be glad to give you a chance and a bite at this.” Jessica said, smirking, at her fleshy buttocks. “ You can leave, Jessica. I h
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Chapter 18The smell of sweat and worn-out leather filled the underground gym as I stared at the punching bag in front of me. I could feel myself getting better by the day, but then I needed a real fight. I need someone to vent my anger on. It had been three days since my conversation with Park, and every muscle in my body screamed with the effort he was putting me through."You call that a punch?" Park's voice rang out like a whip crack behind me. "Again, Adrian! And mean it this time! Get it right, bro!” He yelled from the back. Sometimes, the way he shouts at me lashes at me. I wonder if we were mates, that I forget myself and sometimes call him master. I clenched my fists, drew in a sharp breath, and launched a right hook into the bag hard enough to send it swinging. My knuckles throbbed through the wraps, but I didn’t stop. I was learning not just to fight, but to dominate.My knuckles were sore from the continuous training and I didn't even have time to rest. Park circled m
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CHAPTER 19The following day was a whirlwind of noise, coupled with the fact that the students were anticipating the fight of the semester. I felt nervous, and it felt like I was walking on eggshells around the whole school. Everywhere I turned, I could see their gaze, their stares and it was getting to me. “ You need to focus more on yourself and stop bothering what they think of you.” I looked back and I saw Tessa. I let out a sigh. “ Do you think I can win?” I stood still looking at her. “Don't think before you tell me the answer,” I added. “ I must say, Adrian. I was quite surprised when you took down Carlos Deaton. You didn't only smash him but you created a new record for yourself and I think Nathan should be scared of you. I think you should believe more in yourself.” The word was comforting, but then, I had never seen him fight. Head had the upper hand. He had seen my move and how I had knocked Carlos out. I knew I needed to be quick on my feet if I was going to win.“ Yo
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Chapter 24“ You are recuperating very well, and your fighting skills have improved greatly. I am shocked to see that you have it in you. You are just like him.” Leo said, smiling. He coughed severely, making me a bit worried. “ Are you alright?” I asked, staring at his face. “ I am fine, Mr Hayes. I just need to keep up with doctor's appointments.” Leo replied, meeting my gaze. “ Should I be worried?” I looked at him and stopped. Leo's expression turned serious, and he looked away for a moment before responding. "No, Mr Hayes. You shouldn't be worried. It's just a routine check-up. Nothing to concern yourself with."I studied his face, trying to read between the lines. There was something in his tone that didn't quite add up. "You're not telling me something, are you?" I asked, my eyes narrowing slightly.Leo's gaze snapped back to mine, and he smiled weakly. "I'm justbeing cautious, Mr Hayes. That's all. Don't worry about it."I wasn't convinced, but I let it drop for now. "So,
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Chapter 23 Jack's smirk widened as he cracked his neck and rolled his shoulders. “You sure you want to do this again?” he asked, casually brushing dust off his sleeves. “You can barely stand, Adrian. Or should I say, Mr Hayes?” He taunted, and his minions laughed. I knew he had heard Park call me Hayes a few times. “I said”, I winced, taking one shaky step forward, “We’re not done.”Park stayed silent now, his expression unreadable. His phone was still raised, but I knew he wasn’t filming. He was watching me. Judging. Maybe even hoping.Jack charged without warning.I sidestepped, narrowly avoiding his fist, and landed a quick jab to his ribs. It didn’t do much — not with the way he grinned right after — but it was a hit, and it counted.This wasn’t just brute force anymore. This was chess. Speed over strength. Mind over muscle.Jack came again, faster this time, and I blocked his punch, barely keeping my balance. Pain shot through my arm, but I stayed up. My knuckles were bleeding
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Chapter 22I looked at Park, and I saw he had a serious look on his face. He was standing aside without any look that seemed like he was going to help. The first guy swung his club at me, but I dodged it just in time. I counterattacked with a punch, aiming straight for his jaw.The fight was on, and I was determined to give it my all. I was fighting for my life, and I wasn't going to back down.But as I exchanged blows with the guys, I couldn't shake off the feeling that Park had set me up. Why had he brought me here? What was his motive?I pushed the thoughts aside and focused on the fight. I had to survive this, no matter what.The guys were relentless, but I was determined to take them down. I fought with every ounce of strength I had, my fists flying as I tried to protect myself.And then, I saw him. Jack. Standing in the shadows, watching me with a cold, calculating gaze.My heart skipped a beat as our eyes met. This was it. This was the moment I had been waiting for. But the f
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Chapter 21 “ We have to get out of here!” I shouted into Park’s ears. The music was loud, so I had to raise my voice. “ What do you say, Mr Hayes?” Park replied, plunging his alcoholic breath into my ears. “Oh god! You are wasted, aren't you?” I said back, looking at him in his drunken state. My eyes flashed back towards the exit, and no one was there. Not Nathan and definitely not the face of the guy I had seen. Or was I hallucinating? “ This is your victory, your night, Adrian Hayes. Why don't you relax and have some fun?” Park shouted again. “ Can I get some water? I looked at the bartender who grabbed me a bottle of water. “ Here, drink this.” I grabbed Park's hand and gave him the bottle. “ Drink that now!” I shouted again. “ Are you serious?” Park looked at me. I gave him a look that meant I meant every word coming out of my mouth, and he immediately flipped the lid. He gulped down the liquid content, and soon he was staring at me. “ You said what?” Park asked after
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Chapter 20The aftermath was chaos. All the students stormed into the ring, chanting my name and for a moment I felt like I was never an outsider. Like I actually belonged. My eyes darted towards Nathan and I could see the look on his face. Defeated and humiliated. Reporters stormed the gym like flies to honey, shoving mics and cameras in my face. Students pushed forward, half of them too stunned to speak, the other half suddenly claiming they always believed in me.“I knew he’d do it!”“Bro came out of nowhere!”“He wrecked Nathan!”“ I thought he was going to stay down.” “ Do you even believe Adrian Hates can fight all this while?” “ Is he hiding his true talent as a fighter?” ‘ I can't believe Sophia is so dumb to have dropped someone like Hayes for Nathan.” I could hear their speculations and for once I felt happy. I wasn't only stealing the spotlight but I was gradually becoming an equal with Nathan. Funny how quickly people switch sides when you’re winning.Park was still
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CHAPTER 19The following day was a whirlwind of noise, coupled with the fact that the students were anticipating the fight of the semester. I felt nervous, and it felt like I was walking on eggshells around the whole school. Everywhere I turned, I could see their gaze, their stares and it was getting to me. “ You need to focus more on yourself and stop bothering what they think of you.” I looked back and I saw Tessa. I let out a sigh. “ Do you think I can win?” I stood still looking at her. “Don't think before you tell me the answer,” I added. “ I must say, Adrian. I was quite surprised when you took down Carlos Deaton. You didn't only smash him but you created a new record for yourself and I think Nathan should be scared of you. I think you should believe more in yourself.” The word was comforting, but then, I had never seen him fight. Head had the upper hand. He had seen my move and how I had knocked Carlos out. I knew I needed to be quick on my feet if I was going to win.“ Yo
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Chapter 18The smell of sweat and worn-out leather filled the underground gym as I stared at the punching bag in front of me. I could feel myself getting better by the day, but then I needed a real fight. I need someone to vent my anger on. It had been three days since my conversation with Park, and every muscle in my body screamed with the effort he was putting me through."You call that a punch?" Park's voice rang out like a whip crack behind me. "Again, Adrian! And mean it this time! Get it right, bro!” He yelled from the back. Sometimes, the way he shouts at me lashes at me. I wonder if we were mates, that I forget myself and sometimes call him master. I clenched my fists, drew in a sharp breath, and launched a right hook into the bag hard enough to send it swinging. My knuckles throbbed through the wraps, but I didn’t stop. I was learning not just to fight, but to dominate.My knuckles were sore from the continuous training and I didn't even have time to rest. Park circled m
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Chapter 17 “ You don't stand a chance against Nathan; I would advise you to give up and just know your place,” Jessica said, looking at me again. “ I don't need you to tell me what to do, Jessica. The last time I remembered, you were in cahoots with Nathan about killing me. Isn't it?” I stared into her eyes. “ Did she tell you I told her that you were getting your ass kicked? I saved you for your information, Adrian. You wouldn't be here if not for me.” Jessica said boldly, shaking her figure-eight round buttocks before Adrian. “ Yeah, she did. After you waited to see my ass being kicked to the ground a lot of times. Remind me why you are doing this again if you think I was completely useless.” I stared at her. “ I don't know what you have in mind, but I am advising you to give up, Adrian Hayes. Give up while you still can. And maybe, just maybe, I would be glad to give you a chance and a bite at this.” Jessica said, smirking, at her fleshy buttocks. “ You can leave, Jessica. I h
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Chapter 16 Immediately after we left the class, I noticed Nathan was nowhere to be found. My mind was finally at peace, but then I looked up to see Tessa walking towards me. I frowned at her seeing the smile she was putting on. This was the girl I had believed was different from Sophia. I remembered what Leonard had told me. She was the one holding the key to all of this. I knew she was a necessary evil that I needed by my side. “ How are you feeling now?” Tessa asked with a smile. “ I am fine. I woke up, and you were gone?” I said, wheeling myself through the hallway. It was not new anymore. Many of the students knew about us already. “ Yes, I needed to get home fast. I don't want my homies to be worried about me.” Tessa said immediately, avoiding my gaze. “ So, what now?” I asked, trying to open a new conversation. “ You should be the one telling me that is the next course of action because the main reason I said yes to the arrangement is simply that you are going to take do
