"I was really lost for words when I got there" Elias, his eyes full of rage, slammed his hand against the table. "I was expecting to have dinner with Professor Sean alone, but to my surprise, he invited Jeff and a bunch of idiots.""It seems like Professor Paul really likes Jeff," Shane remarked. "He already introduced him to his favorite students.""Is that what I'm talking about?" Elias rolled his eyes. "Seems like Professor Sean forgot that I was a member of the Malfoy family." A scoff escaped his lips.Elias accepted Professor Sean's invitation to a meal, but he did not anticipate eating with Jeff and his fellow classmates.He was filled with deep sadness and rage upon learning that Jeff had passed the Admission test with perfect scores. A boy even achieved the exact same point that he did two years prior.Elias really thought Professor Sean was going to say something else."Don't use your family just...""Shane, you seem to be speaking more erratically lately. You know what I can
The next morning, Jeff groggily reached for his phone and blinked at the bright screen. As he scrolled through his notifications, he noticed a message.It was from Emmanuel, Edward's Father. Jeff hadn't changed Emmanuel's name on his phone. His name was still saved as 'Dad'. Jeff was a little taken aback because this was likely the first time Emmanuel had texted him.Dad: I'm in Starry City. Let's meet.Jeff did not respond to the message and threw his phone aside. Not too long after, his phone beeped again.Dad: It's about your Mother.Jeff stared at the message, the small hairs across his body standing on end. Reluctantly, trying to get rid of the uneasy feeling, Jeff picked up his phone and tapped out a response.Jeff: What's this about?Dad: Let's talk. I have something to give you. And with that, Emmanuel sent the address. An hour later, Jeff took a cab to the address. The coffee shop hummed with the clatter of dishes and the low murmur of conversations. Emmanuel watched as
Before Jeff could process what happened, Tonia collapsed into his arms. He stared at the beautiful face he was obsessed with until months ago.He looked around, hoping he could find someone she came with."What's happening?" Jamie, who had just come from the bathroom, inquired. "Who is she? Isn't she your... ex-girlfriend?""Hmm," Jeff answered. "I'm looking if she came with someone, she's drunk."As he spoke, his eyes fell on Edward, who was having a conversation with a man."Jamie, can you please help me call that guy over there?" He asked. "He's my former brother, Edward.""Oh, so they came together. They are so shameless" Jamie rolled her eyes before walking away to inform Edward.Edward was surprised when he saw the young miss of the Scavo family. The last time he saw her was at the basketball tournament when she came to cheer the loser up."Your girlfriend is drunk and is clinging to someone's partner" Jamie didn't bother to say 'hi'. She pointed to Jeff who smirked slightly at
Sophia sat anxiously on the edge of her sofa, her mind consumed with worry and concern for the young man sitting across from her. She watched as tears filled his eyes and his voice faltered as he described the desperate circumstances surrounding his sick grandfather. "I can't believe it," the young man, named Adam, choked out between sobs. "They said there's no chance, that Grandpa won't survive. It's like they've given up on him."There are other large families in Starry besides the three largest families—the Malfoy, Santiago, and Scavo families—but they are not as well-known as the aforementioned three.The Swinton family, the Woods Family, and many other families fall into this category. Adam's family, the Windsor Family also belongs to the category. The Windsor Family is solely based on jewelry and anything pertaining to the fashion world. Adam is also a fashion designer and also Sophia's close friend. Sophia reached out and placed a gentle hand on Adam's trembling shoulder. "
"Do you think treating someone is a joke, Jeff?" With a glare in his eyes, Professor Sean spoke. Jeff's words appear to have reached him earlier. Professor Sean finds it ridiculous that a boy who was recently admitted and has not even started school is making jokes about treating a patient who has been ill for years.He gave Jeff a look that implied, 'I'm disappointed in you'. With composure, Jeff said, "Professor, I am not here to joke," and he moved to the elderly man's side. "I can cure his illness.""Stop making jokes and leave now," Professor Sean said harshly and turned to face the family members of the Windsor Family. "I apologize deeply for any inconvenience my student may have caused. I will see how the Old Master is doing."Jeff thought that Professor Sean was acting differently than he usually did. Isn't this the man who invited his favorite students to have dinner with him?If Jeff told Professor Sean that he was switching to a department that was dying, Jeff wondered wh
Professor Sean couldn't believe his ears. The department of Traditional Medicine? The department with the fewest number of students?In All Stars, the department is always considered the worst department and now someone who is called a genius decides to choose the course.Professor Sean felt humiliated and annoyed. He struggled for a while to come up with a plan of action. He has already let his students know that the bright young man will be joining the department of modern medicine.Jeff is attempting to switch departments in addition to having contact with his patient."Why?"He was calm, but there was no denying the anger in his voice."Personal reasons, Sir" Jeff answered. "And I think it's what I'm good at.""Oh. The traditional medicine department is one of the worst departments in All Stars. It doesn't suit someone like you" Professor Sean uttered, his breath growing thin and ragged. "I apologize if this caught you off guard. It is a decision I've thought through." Seeing the
Jeff stood frozen, his eyes wide with disbelief. How did Emily Swinton end up in this decrepit place?As if sensing his shock, Emily turned towards him, a mischievous smile playing on her lips. She seemed unfazed by her surroundings, radiating an unexpected excitement. "Jeff! What a pleasant surprise to see you here!" she exclaimed. Gathering his thoughts, Jeff responded cautiously, "Emily? What on earth are you doing here? This place is...unexpected."Emily shrugged, her gaze flickering around the boxing ring. "Oh, you know, always up for an adventure. And this place certainly qualifies as...unconventional."There is definitely more to seeing Emily here! She was even familiar with the big guy."Who were you referring to as Sharp? And how did you know I came with someone?" Jeff couldn't help but ask."I saw you when you entered and I thought you looked very familiar" Emily answered. "You came in with Professor Paul, right? I was referring to him as Sharp.""How do you know so much?"
As the sun began to set, casting an orange glow across the horizon, Jeff sat silently in the passenger seat of the car, taking in the passing scenery. After a long day, his thoughts were still occupied by what had happened at the gambling boxing site. He couldn't help but wonder about Emily's presence there, and his curiosity finally got the best of him.Jeff hesitantly spoke up, turning to face Professor Paul, who was preoccupied with finding his way back to the City. "Professor, if you do not mind my asking, how did you come to know Emily? And why was she at that place, of all places?"Professor Paul's eyes briefly shifted from the road to Jeff before returning his attention to the task at hand. There was a moment of silence, as if the professor was contemplating how much he should reveal. Eventually, he let out a deep exhale before responding, "I haven't known Emily for long, Jeff. We met at the very place we are returning from - the gambling boxing site."Jeff's eyes widened in