A commanding voice cur through julian’s words. The sound was unmistakable, and instinctively looked up.
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Forence, he was dressed casually, yet his commanding presence was as unshakable intr. His effortless confidence seemed to silence every conversation around us.
Alex strolled over, his gaze locking onto the necklace in fullion’s hand. His brows furrowed slightly as he asked, “The Blakes from Grandview Are they really that broke now?
The casual remark hit bike a slap, and Julian’s expression darkened instantly.
He had a knack for subtly flaunting his wealth at the university. Though he never openly discussed his The sympathyhe garnered from his classmates came from their obliviousness to his true status
ly background, his wardrobe was a constant display of designer labels.
Upon hearing Alex’s words, a local classmate from Grandview raised an eyebrow. “The Blake family? As in the one in the electronics industry?”
While the necklace was undoubtedly extravagant for an ordinary student, it appeared surprising modest for the heir of the Blake Lamily
“Serena,” Julan sad, finally regaining his composure. His incredulous gaze locked onto mine is he. Is he your sugar daddy? Is that why you won’t get back together with me?” Iscotted “Julian, stop plining the victim. Not everything is as filthy as your imagination makes it out to be,”
Julian shook his head and stared at me. “No, it has to be him. You climbed the social ladder because of this guy, didn’t you? That’s why you’re leaving me. Who is he?
I frowned. Julian had no idea who Alex was
But then it all clicked.
Alex had taken over his family’s company the moment he came of age, making him a peer to palion’s tather. He was in a completely different league from someone like Julian, who seemed far more interested in manipulating otherL
“I think I wasn’t clear enough, Alex said, stepping forward. “Allow me to introduce myself. I’m Serena’s brother, and I’m the CEO of Hastings Group.”
“Hastings Group?” The students around them whispered in awe, their voices filled with disbelief.
“Could it really be the largest business empire, that Hastings Group?”
“Is Mr. Hastings really that young?
Julkan’a mind went blank. After a long pause, he stared at Alex in disbellel. “Y–You’re Alex Hastings?”
Alex nodded slowly. “You tle prick from the Blakes. Since you pulled that prank on her, I take it you don’t Eke her. If that’s the case, then stop bothering ber.”
face shifted from pale tu red, and then from a bright red to a deeper shade.
**What did Mr. Hastings just say?”
“He’s Serena’s brother? Well, you really can’t judge a person by their appearance.” “Why do they have different last names? One’s Hastings, the other’s Ask lord.” “That’s simple, one took the father’s surname, the other took the mother’s.”
The surrounding chatter louder, and suspicions about Julian began to grow.
“We didn’t know Serena’s background, but jukan must have known, right?=
“The Hastings and the Blakes fertillas are from completely different worlds. I think Jullor’s trying to marry into a wealthy family ”
Many of the students around as covered their mouths and Laughed, aan wanted to explain himself but was left speechless. Naturally, I wouldn’t stay and prove that he wasn’t the type to more hoff women.
I grabbed Alex and pulled her away from the chaus
We had only taken a few steps when Alex
portedly took the lead and led me out
the university’spe
