chapter seventeen

Jason stood at the entrance of the school, his once unattractive

appearance now replaced with clean clothes and a fire in his eyes. The whispers of the students around him were louder today, rippling through the crowd like a wave. Some looked at him with disdain, while others envied him and his new-found powers.

"Is that really Jason?" one student said in disbelief. "I heard he’s the new heir to the Carter family."

"But wasn’t he just some nobody a few weeks ago?" Another added, unable to hide the shock.

Jason ignored the whispers; his mind focused on one thing: getting back what was his. He knew Ethan had the black card, the one his grandfather gave him as a symbol of his authority and connection to the Carter legacy. Without it, he couldn't keep Ethan in check, and Jason wasn't about to let that power slip through his fingers.

Ethan leaned against a row of lockers, surrounded by his usual entourage. He spotted Jason, and a sly grin crept across his face. "Look who's decided to craw