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The Billionaire Student After Breakup CHAPTER 49
Asher arrived in his office, his gaze immediately fixated on the two people summoned to account for their actions during the chaotic hotel opening event. The room was filled with a suffocating tension, making the air feel heavy. Asher's steps were firm, each one echoing off the marble floor, adding to the already pressurized atmosphere.Christian and Aaron, the two individuals, sat in chairs facing Asher's large desk. Christian, with his blonde hair tied in a man bun, kept his head down, trying to avoid Asher's gaze. Beside him, Aaron, who was thin and pale, looked anxious, his eyes constantly shifting from the floor to Asher's face.Kailos, who had planned to leave the room, was halted by a single gesture from Asher. "Stay here, Kailos!" Asher ordered in a low but authoritative voice.Kailos nodded and stood near the door, awaiting further instructions. Asher approached the two traitors with a gaze so piercing it seemed to penetrate their souls. Christian and Aaron felt cold sweat tr
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"Always there for you." Somehow, that sentence made Asher feel awkward. He cleared his throat, trying to ease the strange feeling that crept into his mind. His eyes tried to avoid direct eye contact with Alicia. This was the first time Asher had received attention and gentle treatment from the opposite sex. In the past, most of them had looked at him dismissively.Meanwhile, Alicia smiled slightly, enjoying the moment. There was a sense of joy in her heart as she teased the quiet Asher. Since getting to know Asher and understanding who he was, Alicia had felt a strange affection growing for him.Alicia moved to tidy up the remains of Asher's lunch. Then she looked back at him. "Are you hot, Asher?" she asked, noticing Asher's flushed face."Huh?" Asher was stunned, unsure of how to respond. The loosened tie felt unhelpful, and the atmosphere seemed even more stifling. It wasn't because he was hot, but because he was flustered."Isn't it cold? It's winter now," said Alicia, moving her
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"What’s my schedule now, Kailos?" Asher asked as he walked briskly into the office, followed by the ever-loyal Kailos by his side. Kailos briefly checked the iPad in his hand to confirm his boss's schedule for the morning."This morning, you have a meeting with Mr. Jonathan, sir," Kailos replied in a professional tone."After the meeting with Mr. Jonathan, you need to attend the exhibition hosted by Mr. Rudwick," Kailos continued.Asher nodded in understanding and walked towards the elevator with his left hand in his pants pocket. He paused momentarily when he saw his uncle William at the headquarters. William was coming out of the elevator with Mr. Thimphon, one of the senior executives. Asher guessed they had been discussing the stalled real estate project, which was now being resumed.William, with a sarcastic smile, approached Asher. "Asher, busy as always. Dealing with the mess at the hotel opening, I see?" he said in a mocking tone, his eyes reflecting deep-seated hostility.Ash
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Attending the exhibition hosted by Rudwick's company, Asher felt delighted to meet many acquaintances and clients. Amid the event's bustle, he noticed Mr. Adley was also present, adding a more formal touch to the day. Asher smiled broadly, shaking hands with clients and business partners, feeling proud of the relationships he had built over the years.While enjoying the displayed paintings, Asher listened to the artists' explanations about their works. The paintings were very beautiful and pleasing to the eye, bringing peace amidst the busyness.Suddenly, Asher's eyes were drawn to Alicia, who was also present at the exhibition. She was intently looking at an abstract painting, then moved to another painting depicting a woman with a black umbrella, with a shadow of someone in black behind her.Asher felt curious about why Alicia was so interested and stood still in front of that painting. He approached Alicia, standing beside her while looking at the painting. "What's interesting abou
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Asher remained silent, still gazing at the fading sunset. Heinry, who had unknowingly become a close friend to Asher, waited patiently until Asher finished his reverie."This event will last until night, Asher. I'm very grateful to you for taking the time out of your busy schedule," Heinry said.Asher turned towards Heinry. "No problem. Thanks to this exhibition, I can understand my feelings a bit. Is the next event the auction?"Heinry nodded. "Yes, the auction of their paintings. Most of my employees have incredible artistic talent. That's why I want to help them earn extra money besides their salary through this auction.""Finally, you're thinking ahead. Come on, I want to see the auction," said Asher as he left the rooftop, heading down the stairs to the main hall where the exhibition was held earlier.Heinry followed behind him. The atmosphere in the hall was lively, different from the quietness of the afternoon. The grand crystal chandeliers illuminated the room, creating a warm
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Asher had changed clothes, now wearing a plain T-shirt and shorts. He sat on the sofa in his room, with his laptop on his lap, finishing various tasks that had been delayed. His fingers moved swiftly over the keyboard, typing and sending several important emails.One of them was an email to Kailos, asking him to invest in Gerorich, a small but growing company in the fisheries sector.After sending the email, Asher leaned back on the sofa and took a deep breath. His gaze suddenly shifted to the right side of the room, where the newly bought painting was hung on the wall. The painting depicted clasped hands with small pink spots, resembling rain.He clearly remembered Alicia's words when they discussed the painting. “It means that no matter how afraid you are to start a new relationship with someone new if it is destined by God, you won’t be able to resist.”Asher looked at the painting with mixed feelings. There was still fear lingering in his heart, a fear of starting a new relationsh
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"Make sure you monitor the funds coming out of Ezoc Company, Kailos," Asher said firmly.His index finger tapped the conference table three times. Asher's mind was racing, thinking about many things, especially the funds being spent by Ezoc Company. If the company were not related to Dixon Enterprises, Asher might have been indifferent. However, since Ezoc Company was a subsidiary of Dixon, Asher felt the need to intervene in monitoring the suspicious funds.Kailos nodded, bowing respectfully to acknowledge his boss's command. "Yes, Sir. I will monitor that company closely."Asher nodded, feeling slightly relieved. "What's my schedule for today, Kailos?"Kailos checked his iPad, searching for Asher's schedule for the day. Then he looked at Asher calmly. "You have an appointment with Mr. Kim, Sir. A meeting about mackerel fish production at the food company."Asher nodded in understanding. He had promised to invest in small companies besides leading Dixon Enterprises or Dixon Corporati
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"You must be very busy, Asher. I'm sorry for my parents wanting to have dinner with your family," Alicia said in an understanding tone.Asher turned to look at Alicia. They were now alone in the reading room of the restaurant, a place also used as a reading room for young people nowadays."Why should you apologize? I'm glad your father invited us to dinner together. Besides, I'm not that busy," replied Asher with a cheerful smile.Alicia turned slightly, adjusting her position to look at Asher. She admired how handsome Asher's face was, especially his lips. It felt like just yesterday she got to know Asher, but now Alicia felt close to him. However, there was a feeling of doubt and pride in her mind about admitting her own feelings.Alicia took a deep breath and looked forward again at the neatly arranged books on the shelf. "I'm apologizing because I'm afraid of bothering you. And I'm afraid you might think this dinner was my idea."Asher, who was looking at a thick book about mental
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Asher didn’t go straight back to the mansion. Instead, he went to Alicia’s apartment, as per Aldric’s request. His future father-in-law had informed him that Alicia had locked herself in her apartment ever since the scandal involving Pervaz erupted. Worried about her, Asher decided to check on her himself.Inside the apartment, Asher felt a slight suffocation, as if the air was heavy with prolonged silence. There was no sound except for the ticking of the wall clock and the faint rustling of the chocolate bar the woman was chewing.He sat on the sofa, his back slightly leaning against it, yet the tension in his body was undeniable. His eyes caught every detail in the room—from the scattered pillows on the floor to the empty coffee cup on the table to the almost-finished box of chocolates. But what captured his attention the most was Alicia herself.She looked different. No neatly pressed blazer, no proud stance, no sharp gaze like the ones she wore in business meetings.Alicia sat slo
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Asher sat on the sofa, his fingers rhythmically tapping the armrest in a slow, deliberate motion. His gaze occasionally flicked to his watch, waiting for news about the publication of Evelyn Kazylot’s work. He wanted to see how the media and public would react.He had spent the entire day working to restore the hotel’s reputation. After yesterday’s tragedy, room bookings had plummeted, and many guests had canceled their reservations. Headlines were filled with negative speculation, calling Celestial Haven a “cursed hotel” or even hinting at its involvement in Evelyn’s death.But this wasn’t the first time Dixon had faced a storm. And Asher never lost this game.A knock at the door pulled him from his thoughts. Kailos entered, a rare look of satisfaction on his face."Sir, the news is out."Asher took the tablet from Kailos and leaned back on the sofa, scanning the screen swiftly, reading through the articles now dominating online media.Meanwhile, Kailos turned on the TV, and the larg
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Asher’s footsteps echoed steadily down the hallway of Pervaz Corporation, but his gaze never left the woman beside him. Alicia walked with a vacant stare, her expression carrying an unease she could not hide.Asher didn’t need to ask. He already knew what was running through her mind. Fear. Shame. Doubt. Alicia was afraid of losing him. Afraid that this scandal would make him leave her.Asher let out a quiet sigh before stopping in his tracks. Alicia, too lost in her thoughts, was forced to halt beside him. Her brows furrowed in confusion when Asher turned to face her, his gaze intense and unwavering."I am not ashamed, Alicia." His voice was calm, yet firm.Alicia’s eyes widened slightly. Her lips parted, but no words came out."Even if your family is caught in this scandal, I will never leave you or break off our engagement."In an instant, the crushing weight in her chest lightened just a little. Alicia’s gaze softened, shifting into something more vulnerable. She had prepared hers
CHAPTER 136
The atmosphere at Pervaz’s office was far from calm. Since morning, security personnel had been busy keeping demonstrators at bay outside. Their shouts echoed into the building, their voices filled with anger. Some held posters reading “Justice for the Experiment Victims!” and “Pervaz Must Be Held Accountable!”Inside, the chaos was just as bad. The Public Relations and Crisis Management divisions were overwhelmed by the nonstop influx of phone calls. Staff members tried to calm the public’s outrage, but nearly no one was willing to listen to their clarifications.Meanwhile, the communications team was scrambling to take down articles tarnishing Pervaz’s name, desperately trying to control the narrative before everything spiraled further out of control. But like a venomous snake, the news continued to spread, no matter how many times they tried to suppress it.The doors to Aldric’s office swung open, revealing Alicia as she stormed inside, her face filled with fury. She strode straigh
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The room was dimly lit, casting long shadows along the glass walls that overlooked the now-quiet city. Asher sat in his chair, staring at the pile of documents scattered across his desk—some still sealed, others already read and signed.He leaned back, rubbing his temple with his fingertips. His mind was still preoccupied with his conversation with Aberon earlier."The higher you climb, the more people will try to pull you down."Asher let out a slow breath, his gaze drifting toward the ceiling. Dad was right. There are still so many things I need to be cautious about.Before his thoughts could wander further, a knock on the door broke the silence. Asher straightened up, adjusting his posture."Come in."The door opened, and Joseph stepped inside with a serious expression, his eyes carrying something beyond a routine report."How’s Antony’s situation?" Asher asked immediately, his tone remaining calm, though he had already predicted most of the answer."Antony has officially been thro
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Asher sat upright in the black leather chair facing his father’s desk. The air in the room felt warm, mixed with the distinct scent of mahogany wood. The glow from the desk lamp cast soft shadows over the stack of documents Aberon had just handed him.Aberon folded his arms over the desk, his gaze as sharp as ever, though there was a hint of pride reflected in his eyes. “Review it carefully and understand everything. After that, you can decide,” he said, his voice calm yet authoritative.Asher took the documents without haste. He flipped open the first page, his eyes swiftly scanning every detail. The papers contained the construction proposal for Alexander’s former company, now part of Dixon, plans for its merger, and the potential risks that might arise from this move.“So, Dad, you agree with this acquisition?” Asher asked without lifting his gaze from the papers. “I want to merge it with Dixon’s construction sector. That way, we’ll have two main pillars in this industry.”Aberon l
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Asher leaned back in his chair, one hand resting on the armrest while the other twirled a pen between his fingers. His sharp eyes studied the woman standing before him. Oriana appeared calm on the surface, but Asher could sense the turmoil vibrating inside her mind—cursing, panicking, desperately searching for an excuse to save herself.A small smile curled on Asher’s lips—not a friendly one, but something laced with irony.“Forgive me, Mr. Dixon.” Oriana’s voice finally broke the silence, slightly hesitant but still striving to sound professional. “Have I done something wrong? Why did you want to meet me?”Kailos, standing beside the desk, placed a stack of documents in front of her. Without any expression, he slid the file toward her with a single firm motion. “You should read it yourself.”Oriana swallowed hard, her fingers trembling as she flipped open the first page. Her eyes moved quickly, scanning through reports of disputes, sabotage, and concrete evidence of her betrayal agai
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The sky shifted towards noon as Alicia left Asher’s office. Although their meetings always ended in work discussions, there was something about being around him that made her feel lighter. Maybe it was the way Asher looked at her so calmly, or how his deep voice always gave the impression that he had control over everything.But now, Alicia’s focus shifted to another task. She walked across the gleaming marble floor of a luxury hotel, where her meeting with a client was taking place. Their discussion about marketing and distributing her cosmetic products in major shopping centers went smoothly. Everything seemed perfect.However, as she stepped out of the conference room, her breath hitched for a moment.A man stood in front of her, blocking her way with an all-too-familiar expression—Kaylery Barnnet.Alicia felt a wave of discomfort crawl up her spine. She swallowed hard, forcing a polite smile. “Mr. Barnnet?” Her voice sounded neutral, though there was a slight tremor at the end.Ka
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The warm rays of sunlight slipped through the gaps in the curtains of the small room behind the bookshelf in Asher’s office. The space was simple yet cozy, designed for quick rests during late nights at work. But this morning, that warmth felt slightly intrusive. Asher blinked slowly, trying to ignore the light that danced across his face, disappearing for a moment only to return.He let out a soft sigh, his sleep interrupted by something—or rather, someone—moving near the light. Asher didn’t get up immediately, choosing to remain lying down and enjoying the unusual calm. Someone was there.Sitting quietly at the edge of the bed was Alicia. She wore a light blue blouse paired with a cream pencil skirt that elegantly accentuated her silhouette. Her hair, usually loose, was tied back in a low ponytail, with a few strands softly framing her face. The sunlight reflected off her fingers as she played with the curtain, casting small shadows on Asher’s face.Alicia smiled gently, her eyes a
