William Johnson
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The whole day went in a blur. It was just like a repeat of the day before; classes, Luke asking her to share the textbook, Luke and Maxen glaring daggers during lunchtime, then classes until the school bell rang. Sarah went by like usual, smiling as if she didn't have a problem, and no one noticed it. Even Cosette had to pretend she didn't know because she knew pitying Sarah was the least her friend wanted. "Ugh... I don't even know why we're walking like this." Cosette was snapped back from her trance…-
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"Let's call off the engagement." "I'm calling off the engagement, Zeke." "I'm the person who never forgives... I don't give second chances..." "He deserves it..." "He deserved it." "He... deserved... it...!" Cosette gasped as her eyes popped open, breaking out in cold sweats. She blinked and caught the familiar ceiling, looking around only to see her room. A deep exhale slipped past her lips as she sat up, patting her chest mildly. "That's scary," she mumbled, trying to catch up to her…
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Meanwhile, in the Quinns' residence... Asher was sitting on the swoon chair in his room with a book on his lap. However, instead of reading or doing something productive to add some knowledge to him, he was staring at the black and gold Lloyd Bookcase across the room with blank eyes. Ever since Luke told him about his transfer, Asher had been distracted throughout the day. Just like right now, he was zoning out, thinking, why did Maynard, their father, approve it? It just didn't make sense. Everyone knew…
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"Hey!" Maxen held his breath as soon as he raised his head after getting pulled into the car. The second he did, Luke already raised his chin arrogantly as he settled in his seat while the car sped away. "What do you think you're doing?" Maxen inquired in disbelief as he processed what had just happened now. "What I'm doing?" Luke scoffed and tapped his temple with his index mildly. "This young master here is being smart. That's what I am doing." "What?" "I need to make sure you will not go back to…
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Everyone in Section F couldn't focus in class, as the trio, Maxen, Cosette, and Luke, were far more interesting to watch. Although they were discreet, Cosette wasn't braindead not to notice these watchful eyes. Still, she kept her sentiments all to herself and tried to focus on the class. A shallow breath slipped past her lips as she was writing in her notebook. However, her writing speed gradually slowed down as she had been very distracted after lunch. Cosette didn't think Luke would transfer to a…
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"I am her suitor! Anyone who likes Cozie will be my rival." There was a long silence that enveloped the entire classroom after Luke's declaration. Cosette was mortified as she looked at him blankly and with wide eyes. He had lost his mind... But the reaction from the crown was different from what she expected. Although they were initially shocked, darting their eyes between the two of them... they looked perfect. Cosette was the uncrowned muse in their class — even the school bell could not compare to…
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"What?" Shock reigned over Asher's face as he stared at his brother's smug and proud grin. He knew Luke often decide on impulse, but no matter how his little brother loathed the academy, he stayed because that was the best academy in the country. Just graduating from it alone would open countless opportunities for anyone. "You will transfer school?" Asher asked, and his brother nodded as an answer. "To the school where that young miss of the Blac Family is attending?" Luke kept on nodding. "Correct!" he…
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Maxen's family background was one hell of a complicated maze. It was crazy. He might've gotten out of working multiple jobs and gained wealth he never thought he would ever have. However, he was never happy with how his life turned out. If anything, it only got worse. He soiled his hand with blood, put his life in danger every single day, and sacrificed his morals and beliefs, and regard for human life. What for? Money? Power? Maxen had always known he would NEVER regret that decision, because... for…
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"Pride is not entirely a bad trait... sometimes, it will do us more damage..." Conrad's words repeated in Maxen's head like a broken record. Before he knew it, his feet were standing by the door where the pool was at. Stopping in his tracks, he raised his head only to catch Cosette and Luke laughing in the lounge chairs. "You know that well, do you, Mister Cloven?" once again, Conrad's voice rang in his head, making him ball his hand into a tight fist. From this vantage point, watching Cosette and Luke…
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"I am risking a lawsuit here, but work for me." Maxen's brows creased as he repeated what he just heard in his head. For a moment, he doubted his ears, but staring at Conrad's solemn front, he figured he couldn't mistake Conrad's offer for other things. It was very clear. "Sir... what — what do you mean by that?" he stuttered. "I cannot employ you legally, so you will work under the table," Conrad explained, still tapping his index on the armrest mildly. "I want to hire you as Cosette's…
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