The tension in the hallway thickened as Ethan’s smug grin deepened, his words sending a ripple of excitement through the gathered students. Jason paused, his thumb hovering over the screen. He glanced at his grandmother, her fragile form trembling, her tear-filled eyes silently begging him to reconsider. But Jason had gone too far to back down now. His pride—and his grandmother’s dignity—were at stake. “More interesting, huh?” Jason’s voice was low, filled with barely contained fury. He straightened, turning his cold gaze toward Ethan. “Alright. What’s your game, Matthews?” Ethan wiped the blood from his lips, his smile never faltering despite the pain. "Simple. If the transfer fails, you strip down and run around the school naked. And don’t worry—Linda here will make sure it’s all recorded for posterity." He gestured to Linda, who was grinning wickedly, her phone still recording every second of the encounter. She was ready to make Jason a laughing stock for the whole school G
Jason's fingers shook slightly as he entered the last digit of the activation code. The whole school still stood in tense silence, their mocking expressions frozen in place. The system loaded for what felt like an eternity, and finally, the screen displayed a new message: [CCard activated successfully]Jason's pulse quickened. He felt a rush of hope rising in his chest, pushing back the lingering echoes of Ethan and Linda’s cruel laughter. With renewed determination, he initiated the transfer again, his eyes focused on the screen."Here we go again," Ethan scoffed, rolling his eyes. "What's the matter, Jason? Can’t you just admit you’ve lost already? Save yourself the embarrassment."Linda smirked, her phone still recording every moment. "This is getting sad, Walkers. You really think you’re going to get a different result this time?" She said with determination in her eyes.Jason ignored their taunts, his focus entirely on the screen in front of him. He could feel the tension in the
Jason stood still, looking at the stunned reactions from the crowd after revealing his true identity as the lost son of the Carters. His transformation from a nobody to someone of immense wealth was written on every face around him. But while the revelation had shaken everyone, Jason knew he wasn't done proving himself. He could sense the silent challenge that still hung in the air—a challenge from Ethan, who wasn't ready to admit defeat just yet."He can't be? Is he really the list son of the Carter's?" One of the students asked while the others immediately pressed their phones to look it up online. Linda, on the other hand, kept her gaze fixed on Jason and noticed there was something off about him. He was having this assurance, this backing, like he could do anything and everything he wanted too. She still didn't believe how a boy who had nothing yesterday could suddenly be able to transfer a huge amount of money into the Scholl account, buying himself a spot in the elite worlds.
Jason walked back home feeling assured. He knew he had won over the school authority, and Ethan was losing his grip. His mind went back to the harmonious message he had gotten back at school. His mind was a whirlwind of what Ethan might be hiding. Jason's mind went back to the black card his grandfather had given him. He removed it from his pocket and stared at it. "I need to see more of what you can do." He said with a smirk on his face. Jason decided to get more dresses. It was high time he lived up to the standard of his family. After all, he was a Carter. As he walked out of the school premises, many of the students looked at him. Some were still in shock and didn't understand how Jason had managed to turn his fate around. Many whispered and said he was a liar and only time would tell. He was about to flag down a cab when a black limousine appeared right in front of him. The men in suit got down as usual, and the butler ran towards the door with it opened. They all had their h
The Unknown CallerJason kept his gaze on the student standing across the hallway, a flicker of recognition in his eyes. The boy seemed ordinary enough—tall, slender, wearing a faded school uniform—but there was something in the way he stared at Jason, an intensity that made Jason uneasy. Was he the one sending those cryptic messages?Before Jason could approach him, the boy turned on his heel and disappeared into the crowded hallway. Jason felt a surge of frustration. He was surrounded by people, yet he felt like he was being isolated in this game Ethan was playing. He knew he needed answers, and fast.As Jason stepped out of the school building, he received another message from the unknown number.[Unknown Number: Meet me at the old café on Elm Street. If you want to know what Ethan's really planning, come alone.]Jason’s jaw clenched. He couldn’t ignore this message; whoever this person was, they seemed to have insights into Ethan’s moves. He quickly flagged down a cab, his mind ra
Jason’s head pounded as he came to consciousness, the world around him a blur of dim light and rough shadows. His wrists were tied, the ropes biting into his skin as he struggled to orient himself. His head throbbed with pain, he remembered being dragged into the car with Ethan seated before him. He touched the wound on his head as blood trickled down his face. The last thing he remembered was the auction—a flash of Ethan’s smug grin and the feel of cold metal against his temple as he was dragged away. "Where am I?" he muttered, his voice hoarse. Jason was beginning to fear, the game was far more than Ethan wanting to humilate him. There was something more to everyone and no one is telling him what it was. A chuckle echoed in the dimly lit room. "Awake already, Walker heir?" The voice was mocking, dripping with sarcasm. Jason's eyes flicked to the figure standing just beyond the shadows—a man dressed in black, his face obscured.Jason's jaw tightened as he tried to mask the fear
The foul smell woke Jason up. He looked around and dusted his rumpled clothes. His head throbbed with pain. "Where am I?" He said slowly getting up to his feet. His wrist burned, showing signs of ropes. "I am going to make all of them pay for this." Jason cursed under his breath.He remembered what the man and the woman had told him. There was a lot that was happening to him, and he needed to uncover the truth. The timing was perfect. Jason's grandfather had come to him at his weakest, making it easier to win him over, but was that all there was to him being the heir to the carter's wealth? Fiona would not acknowledge him, so there must be something he didn't know. Jason looked around to know where exactly he was. He suddenly perceived a foul smell, and he almost vomited. "I need to get dressed." Jason said, slowly looking at his dirty and soiled clothes. His blood had stained his white shirt and white pants. Jason dipped his hands into his back pocket, and it was gone. The card h
Jason's eyes fluttered open, the sterile smell of antiseptic filling his nostrils. He found himself lying on a plush bed in an unfamiliar room. The walls were adorned with paintings, and the air was filled with the soft hum of a medical machine. His vision was still blurry, but he could make out the silhouette of an elderly man sitting by his side—Thomas Carter, his grandfather."You're awake," Thomas said, his voice a mix of relief and authority. "You gave us quite a scare."Jason groaned, trying to sit up, but his body felt like it had been hit by a truck. "Why did you lie to me?" Jason's voice was raspy. "Am I really your heir, or was this some kind of sick game?"Thomas leaned forward, his eyes narrowing. "I never lied to you, Jason. You are my grandson, and you are the rightful heir to the Carter family. But there are things about this family—secrets that even you aren't ready to handle yet."Jason’s eyes darkened with frustration. "Secrets? What more do I need to know? Ethan’s o