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The unexpected student billionaire Chapter Two Hundred and Thirty-Two
The mood inside the banquet hall shifted noticeably the moment Lewis mentioned offering Andrew a gift.Whispers stirred at the surrounding tables. The members of the Andrews family tensed, exchanging wary glances. None of them believed that Lewis—of all people—had shown up simply to extend his congratulations. Not after years of bad blood.Even with Lewis's explanation and outwardly courteous demeanor, suspicion clung to the air like a lingering fog.Andrew’s brow furrowed deeper. He didn’t trust Lewis for a second—not yet. And the idea of accepting a mysterious gift from a long-time rival made him uneasy.“Mr. Andrew, are you seriously doubting my sincerity?” Lewis’s expression shifted, his previously relaxed face darkening with indignation.It was clear he hadn’t come here on a whim. There were reasons behind his arrival. Calculated ones. But what he hadn’t expected was just how guarded the Andrews family would be.“Lewis, don’t waste your breath.”Andrew's voice was sharp, stripped
The unexpected student billionaire Chapter Two Hundred and Thirty-Three
The Andrews family stiffened almost in unison, the moment Lewis casually mentioned he had brought a gift—for Andrew.The word gift struck the room like a wrong note in a quiet symphony. Heads turned. Eyebrows furrowed. A murmur rippled through the elegantly dressed crowd at Symphony Studio, the grand chandeliers casting a golden glow over the uneasy stillness.To anyone else, it might have sounded generous, thoughtful even. But to the Andrews family, the implications curled cold fingers around their hearts.Lewis didn’t give gifts. He delivered threats. Dressed them up, maybe—but they were threats all the same.And though Lewis had explained his presence in the most measured tone, the air remained laced with suspicion. No one believed for a second that he had come just to offer congratulations.Andrew's jaw tightened. His eyes narrowed. Even standing tall in his finely tailored suit, he looked like a man preparing for battle, not a celebration.Amelia instinctively stepped closer to Ri
The unexpected student billionaire Chapter Two Hundred and Thirty-Four
“Have we met before?” Richard's voice was quiet, but firm. There was a slight furrow in his brow, the kind that formed only when something truly didn’t make sense. His body was still, but his eyes—sharp, observant—were already assessing Lewis with quiet calculation. Lewis, standing with the confident posture of a man used to being in control, smiled disarmingly. “We haven’t. But James is a good friend of mine. I heard you’d be here tonight, so I thought… why not come say hello?” Richard’s expression shifted slightly. Not disbelief. Just wariness. He tilted his head, eyes narrowing. “Mr. James?” Lewis gave a small nod, and this time his voice dropped low—intimate, almost reverent. “Yes… Mr. James.” It was the way he said it—like the name carried weight. Like it was meant to unlock something between them. And it did. The look on Richard’s face changed. Barely. But enough. Lewis wasn’t a subordinate of James. Not an employee. He wasn’t here for Andrew at all. He had come for Rich
The unexpected student billionaire Chapter Two Hundred and Thirty-Five
“This is the Mr. Richard you’re talking about?” Lewis didn’t even blink. “That’s correct. Now stop interrupting.” Then, astonishingly, Lewis reached out and gave Johnny a light shove away. The gesture wasn’t aggressive. Just disrespectful. Johnny stood there for a moment, stunned into silence. Then he turned to go, unsure of how to respond without escalating the situation in full view of guests. But he didn’t get far. Because another voice—completely unexpected—rang out behind him. “Mr. Richard! I’ve been looking for you!” The crowd parted slightly as a man in a well-cut brown suit rushed forward, breathing heavily, eyes bright with recognition. Johnny turned, dumbfounded. “Joshua Wallace?” He couldn’t believe what he was seeing. The general manager of Nex Investment Company—one of the most influential figures in the local business sphere—was running toward Richard like an excited schoolboy. And Nex had no known ties to the Andrews family. He wasn’t here for Andrew. He wa
The unexpected student billionaire Chapter Two Hundred and Thirty-Six
“Mr. Andrew, it’s only proper for a junior like me to show respect on such a meaningful day.”Joshua Wallace’s tone was polished, courteous, yet full of conviction. As he spoke, he gestured subtly to his driver, who immediately stepped forward and placed an elegant gift box in his hands.Joshua took it carefully, almost ceremoniously, and offered it to Andrew with both palms open, eyes lowered in quiet reverence.Andrew, caught entirely off guard, took a small half-step back.“Mr. Joshua… what is the meaning of this?” he asked, voice uneasy. “Your presence alone honors me more than enough. I truly—this is too much.”Andrew didn’t dare accept it. Not from him.Joshua Wallace was younger, yes—but in status? In power? In reputation? He eclipsed Andrew like a storm cloud over a dying candle. The Andrews family had influence in name and lineage, but Joshua represented real-world capital—one of the wealthiest, most elusive players in the business sphere.And yet here he was. Smiling gently.
The unexpected student billionaire Chapter Two Hundred and Thirty-Seven
Now that the gift box had been placed in Andrew’s hands and the eyes of nearly everyone in Symphony Studio were locked on him, a deep sense of dread began to gnaw at the pit of his stomach.What if this is something cheap? Something ordinary? Something from a sidewalk vendor?If he opened the box and the contents were unimpressive—or worse, insulting—he would be humiliated in front of the most prominent figures in his circle. His pride, his reputation, and his control over the event would all collapse at once.Someone from the crowd called out, with a tone dipped in mock-enthusiasm: “Come on, Mr. Sean, the CEO of Nex Investment Company is a real powerhouse. I’m sure his gift won’t disappoint! Let’s open it and admire his generosity!”More voices chimed in after that—some eager, some curious, but most of them carried a smirk. It wasn’t celebration—it was bloodlust.Brooklyn and Gabriel exchanged tired, knowing glances. The group fueling the commotion weren’t just curious bystanders—they
The unexpected student billionaire Chapter Two Hundred and Thirty-Eight
Amelia froze in place, her expression stricken. Her grandfather’s words struck her with the force of a slap, not in volume—but in finality.Then, without hesitation, she stepped forward, fire rising in her voice.“With all due respect, Grandfather… it shouldn’t be your decision whether I stay married to Richard or not, should it?”Her voice didn’t waver, but the silence that followed made the air around her heavy.Andrew’s face twisted in shock. “You’re my granddaughter!” he snapped, his voice suddenly booming. “Of course I have the right to decide what happens to you!”It wasn’t just the words—but the tone. That harsh, commanding bark Amelia had never heard from him in her life. Not as a child, not as an adult. She was stunned into silence for a moment, more by that than the content of what he’d said.Around them, the members of the Andrews family kept their heads down, unwilling to interfere. Many already disliked Richard—they saw no reason to come to his defense now, especially agai
The unexpected student billionaire Chapter Two Hundred and Thirty-Nine
Amelia blinked her wide, luminous eyes, her brows knit with quiet confusion. “Why else would I be here?”Her voice was soft, innocent almost, but layered beneath it was a fragile tension.Richard hesitated for a beat. “No, it’s nothing,” he said quickly, forcing a tight smile as he hung up the call with Titus. His thumb lingered a little too long on the screen, as if cutting the line had also cut off a thread of control.Amelia tilted her head slightly, watching him. Her instincts whispered there was more to that call than he was letting on. But she didn’t push.Instead, her voice brightened a little. “Richard… if you’re free right now, come with me somewhere. Neither of us have a reason to stay at Grandpa’s banquet anymore. So why not escape for a bit? Have some fun. Just the two of us.”Her suggestion was casual on the surface, but the undercurrent of her words was deliberate. She wasn’t ready to let him walk off into isolation—not tonight.Richard gave her a puzzled glance. “Don’t y
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With the Dawn Brotherhood retreating into the mist, Richard, Zara, and Kai caught their breath, their bodies bruised but alive. The giant man stood silently, his massive form looming over them. He was older than Richard had first assumed, his face weathered and his body covered in scars that told stories of countless battles.“Thank you,” Richard said, his voice hoarse from the fight. “You came just in time.”The giant grunted, his gaze scanning the forest, still on alert. “You’re lucky I was nearby. The Dawn Brotherhood is a dangerous group. I wouldn’t trust them if I were you.”“Who are you?” Zara asked, her tone cautious but curious.The giant’s lips curled into a grim smile. “I’m Tian Jun.”Richard’s heart skipped a beat. This was the man they had been searching for—the man who knew the way to the Xan Ling herb.“You’re Tian Jun,” Richard said, his voice filled with awe and respect. “We’ve been looking for you.”Tian Jun nodded slowly. “I know. You’re not the first to come seeking
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Zara, ever alert, noticed the subtle change first. “We’re not alone,” she whispered, her voice barely audible. “I’m picking up movement in the trees.”Kai, who had been scanning the surroundings since the beginning of the trek, immediately tensed, his posture shifting. “There’s more than one. They’re trying to get ahead of us.”Richard’s eyes narrowed. More than one? This wasn’t supposed to be an ordinary mission. Other people were seeking the Xan Ling herb, too.It wasn’t long before the sound of footsteps echoed through the mist. The group instinctively moved closer together, Zara and Kai ready to spring into action, while Richard’s hand instinctively rested on the hilt of his blade. They weren’t sure who was out there, but one thing was certain: they had competition.Suddenly, from the thick shadows of the forest, a group of masked figures emerged. They were dressed in dark robes, their faces obscured by hoods, making them appear like phantoms in the mist. They moved with the silen
Chapter Three Hundred and Sixty One
The journey had been long and arduous, but Richard, Zara, and Kai were close. They had crossed rough terrain, climbed steep hills, and navigated through dense forests. The further they ventured, the more isolated the world became. It was as if the earth itself was conspiring to keep the Xan Ling herb hidden from all but the most determined seekers.After several days of travel, they finally reached the base of the mountains, where Tian Jun’s village was rumored to lie hidden. The village was shrouded in mist, the tall peaks above creating a natural barrier between the outside world and this secretive place. It was as if the mountains themselves were guarding the secret of the Xan Ling herb.But as Richard and his companions approached the foot of the mountains, they began to sense a shift in the air. Something felt off. It wasn’t just the looming presence of the mountains or the thickening fog; it was the feeling of being watched.Zara, ever alert, noticed the subtle change first. “We
Chapter Three Hundred and Sixty
As the night wore on, Richard, Zara, and Kai had successfully followed Dorian Vargas without him suspecting. The man’s movements were sharp and deliberate, his confidence betraying a keen awareness of his surroundings, but despite his careful nature, Richard knew he had to stay on his tail. The only way to get the information they needed about the elusive Xan Ling herb was to follow the trail—no matter how winding it might be.For the better part of an hour, the trio shadowed Vargas through the crowded city streets, ducking into alleys and weaving through the maze of people without attracting attention. Zara, who was no stranger to covert operations, kept her distance, keeping a watchful eye on the path ahead while Kai moved with effortless stealth, ensuring that no one was too close. Richard was focused on Vargas, his gaze locked on the back of the man who had been the key to unraveling the mystery of the Xan Ling herb.Vargas eventually made his way out of the busy district, enterin
Chapter Three Hundred and Fifty-Nine
The next day, Richard and his companion went to the auction again, and this time around they noticed that. It was the same people they had met the previous day. And they were ready to auction more items. Which for Richard? He believed that the selling app would be among those items on the auction, but as the action began, 1 by 1, the items were called out and the highest bidder. It's for each of these herbs. You're talking about for him to get the attention of everyone, he also had to make the bid. And there it was, his final opportunity, the final items. It was more expensive than the others and was What's? $300,000 which had no choice that's a bit for these items do it was a significant medicinal herb but not the actual app you were looking for. But he was setting that we do attention on him then he could get clue concerning the setting up and that was exactly what happened when he beat the final amount which was 300,000. There was no person in the audience that outbid him, so he wo
Chapter Three Hundred and Fifty-Eight
The evening air was thick with the promise of danger as Richard, Zara, and Kai arrived at the venue—a large, opulent building located on the outskirts of the city. The walls were adorned with intricate carvings, and the scent of expensive perfumes mingled with the rich aroma of fine foods. Inside, the atmosphere was one of hushed excitement and quiet tension.Men and women dressed in the finest silks and tailored suits, their expressions guarded, moved through the halls in small groups. The room was alive with the clinking of glasses, the murmurs of whispered conversations, and the occasional loud burst of laughter. But beneath the surface, there was something much darker—something Richard could feel deep in his gut.As they entered the main hall, Zara immediately took charge. Her sharp eyes scanned the room, picking out key players and potential sources of information. Richard could tell she was calculating every move, every gesture, as if she was already five steps ahead of everyone
Chapter Three Hundred and Fifty-Seven
One day, after weeks of rigorous training, Richard found himself back in the sparring room with Kaal’s assistant. This time, something was different. As he squared off with his opponent, he took a deep breath and focused. For the first time, he wasn’t relying solely on his speed or strength. He had learned to read his opponent’s body language, to anticipate movements before they happened. He wasn’t fighting against the assistant—he was fighting with him, learning his rhythm, his strategy.The fight was brutal. Richard’s muscles screamed for rest, his body aching from the endless sparring sessions. But this time, things were different. As Richard ducked beneath a punch and countered with a precise strike to the assistant’s ribs, he felt something shift inside of him. For the first time, he was truly in control of the fight. He wasn’t acting out of anger or frustration—he was calm, focused, and in sync with the flow of the battle.When the assistant finally went down, it was with a surp
Chapter Three Hundred and Fifty-Six
The following day, after another grueling set of classes, Richard received a call from Mr. James. The voice on the other end was calm, yet filled with a certain urgency. “Richard, I need you to meet me after school. There’s something important we need to discuss.”Richard, still processing the chaotic events of the past few days, agreed. He didn’t know what to expect, but something told him that whatever Mr. James had planned, it was going to be another step deeper into the world he was trying to navigate—a world that had been anything but ordinary.After school, Richard met Mr. James at the designated spot, a small café tucked away in a quiet corner of the city. Mr. James looked as composed as always, his usual calm demeanor unwavering. After a brief greeting, they walked together, moving through the busy streets until they reached an unassuming house. It didn’t look like much from the outside—an old, two-story house with peeling paint and a small yard. But Richard had learned long a
Chapter Three Hundred and Fifty-Five
The situation had escalated beyond anything Richard could have predicted. Margaret had been taken away by the guards, Thomas, too, was nowhere to be found, and it seemed as though the Hamilton Enterprises building was becoming more of a fortress with every passing minute. Desperation settled in Richard's chest. He had to do something—he couldn’t just stand by and watch them take everyone he cared about. The guards were getting more aggressive, and the protestors outside were beginning to panic, unsure of what was going on inside the building.Richard’s mind raced. The more he thought about it, the more he realized that the time for patience was over. There were people inside—his friends, the ones who had been wronged—and he couldn’t let them suffer anymore. The building that once felt like a symbol of the Hamiltons’ strength now felt like a cage, and Richard had no choice but to act.Richard moved toward the entrance, his eyes scanning the surroundings, looking for any sign of weaknes
