NovelEnglishRamona kept her gaze locked on Kane, who was her target, but he had a cold and almost aloof demeanor that made him seem unapproachable, unlike his brother William, who was quite the social butterfly.
So, she decided to take a roundabout approach and befriend William first.
Security was tight around the lecture hall, with the Stirling family's bodyguards among the guards on patrol.
They were there to ensure the safety of their golden boy, and there was no question about it.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAfter the opening ceremony, Ramona caught up with William. "I've got a cool spot to show you." "Where to?" William asked, his curiosity piqued.
"You'll see." Ramona gave him a mysterious smile.
William glanced at Kane. "Wanna join us?" "No, I'm heading back to class." Kane walked off alone.
Ramona led William to the school's Hall of Fame.
There hung the photos of graduates who had made their mark in the world, achieving great success in their fields.
She pointed to a picture of Arnold Stirling. "Is that you and Kane's dad? | saw him at school last time. He's like the world's most badass photographer and explorer. Didn't he discover snew species on an uncharted island?" William raised an eyebrow proudly. "Yeah, my dad is something. He's been to places no one else has dared to go and captured spriceless shots." He pointed to a handsman next to Arnold and shifted his tone. "But he's not Kane's dad. That's my Uncle Leopold, and he's Kane's father." Ramona blinked in surprise. "So, you and Kane aren't brothers but cousins?" "No. We have the smom, different dads." William clarified.
"Wow," Ramona exclaimed, "your family's quite the tapestry." William chuckled awkwardly. "Big families always have their intricacies." Ramona scrutinized Leopold's introduction. "Sovereign Elite Group? So he's the founder of the Sovereign Elite Group. That's like the top-tier tech consortium in the world, with the most advanced chips and Al technology." Could it be the kidnappers wanted to use her to snatch Kane, to pressure Leopold into giving up Sovereign Elite Group's tech secrets? William smiled. "Got any relatives up there?" "Uh-huh." Ramona nodded, pointing at a man with gold-rimmed glasses. "That's my dad. He's a neurosurgeon, a real brainiac." William gave a thumbs-up. "Your dad's awesome, too. No wonder you're aiming to be a doctor." Ramona managed a smile, masking the fear and discomfort within.
Soon, it was lunchtime. William and Kane were dining on their own for the first time.
The cafeteria spread was lavish, with many options to cater to the diverse student body.
Skyler was already waiting at the entrance.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Skyler, how's the first day on the job?" William asked with a grin.
Skyler looked down and whispered, "I'm still getting used to playing grown-up." "Just think of it as acting. You've got to play the part of an adult," William suggested.
"Yeah, that's what | figured." Skyler made a funny face. "The teachers in the office are all so serious. Nobody chats." William chuckled. "I'll cto you for a chat after class. We can explore the school together." "Right on." Skyler brightened up.
After they filled their trays, they found a spot to sit.
Ramona joined them.
"Mind if | eat with you guys?" "Sure." William nodded, and Ramona sat beside him.
William bit into a steak. "Kane, Ramona just showedthe Hall of Fame. My dad and Uncle Leopold are up there, as is Ramona's dad, who's a neurosurgeon."
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