The next afternoon...
Classes at Westbridge International University ended earlier than usual.
Many students walked out of the lecture halls while chatting excitedly about their first class in Westbridge International university.
At the Central Fountain.
Ryan standing beside the fountain, checking how his novel currently performs on the platform and waiting for Jack and Lucas.
Ryan chose Business as Major.
While Lucas chose Finance as Major and Jack chose Acting as Major
Jack immediately walked over.
"So, are we still going?"
Ryan gave a small nod.
"Of course."
He closed his eyes for a moment before adding a joke, "We can't say no to free dinner, right?"
He started laughing after hearing joke and patted Ryan's shoulder.
Just then, Lucas arrived carrying his backpack and joined them.
"Sorry for arriving late."
Jack looked at Lucas with a grin.
"Ready for tonight?"
Lucas replied naturally.
"Yeah."
Ryan looked at him from head to toe.
'In the original novel, this party had been arranged for one purpose: to ruin Lucas's reputation by making him look ridiculous in front of everyone and thus clearing the way for Adrian's rise.' he thought.
Ryan asked a question from Lucas.
"You have proper clothes for today's party."
Lucas scratched his head with an awkward smile, he said.
"I... actually don't have new clothes."
Ryan frowned slightly.
'Didn't the Reed Family buy him new clothes?' he thought.
Then he suddenly remembered that Lucas had only returned to the Reed Family recently after reunion and his admission in University they started ignoring him and their focus only on Adrian.
He was treated in the family as an outsider. So normally he doesn't have any clothes.
Ryan smiled sweetly.
"Then let's fix that first."
Lucas immediately shook his head.
"No, it will be expensive."
Ryan waved his hand dismissively.
"Consider it an investment."
Jack nodded enthusiastically.
"Exactly."
"If you're going to a rich people's party, you should at least look like one."
Meanwhile at the Students Council office.
Claire Anderson was sitting on a chair and doing work on some documents.
Suddenly the door opened.
"How can you enter without permission—" she stopped before finishing the sentence.
Because in front of her a boy was standing with messy black hair, jersey was soaked with his sweat due to the fact that his six abs pics were clearly visible.
It was Ethan Vale beside him no one has guts.
She just blushing for a few seconds yet composed her posture as President and said in a calm yet firm voice.
"Get out."
Without saying a word he walked straight to the table.
He started drinking water some drops of water fell on his jersey
The sudden heat in her face was dizzying.
'It was just water' she told herself but her heart beats refused to listen.
Ethan wiped his mouth with the back of his hand, completely oblivious and let out a breathless sigh. "What did you say?" he asked.
He put the empty bottle on the table.
"Nothing, if you had drunk water then leave from here."
He looked around the office before casually dropping onto the sofa.
"I'm tired. I'll rest here until you finish your work."
Claire looked up.
"Absolutely not. You have your own club room."
Ethan stretched his hands lazily.
"The sofa here is more comfortable."
After a few minutes.
Claire continued reviewing documents.
But hiding behind the document she looks at Ethan.
He had already fallen asleep on the sofa due he practised intensely, his breathing became slow and stable.
Claire sighed helplessly.
"...He actually fell asleep."
'He practised more than before after his match with that fresher student.' she thought while looking at his face.
'He looked cute when he—' she stopped her thought and started focusing on her work.
Meanwhile at the Super Market.
Three of them are standing in front of the large and shops are here sell luxurious brand in this supermarket.
Ryan said while looking at the Super Market.
"This is the most expensive Supermarket in this City."
Lucas sighed and turned back.
"Then let's go somewhere cheaper."
Jack put his arm around Lucas's shoulders.
"Bro, You'll be attending a party full of wealthy heirs tonight."
"If you show up there in these clothes like you're going grocery shopping...they'll judge you before you even introduce yourself."
Lucas scratched his cheek awkwardly.
"I don't really care what they think."
Ryan looked at Lucas and smiled faintly.
'Interesting,' he thought.
"Hi, let's go inside." He said, like a commander giving orders to his soldiers to attack.
They'll go inside the supermarket menswear section.
Jack was busy looking at clothes that fit at tonight's party in the fourth row.
"Look at this one!" he shouted. "I'd look like a movie star in this."
While Lucas and Ryan were looking at the second row.
"So, why are you playing perry?" Ryan asked without looking at Lucas.
Lucas blinked.
"Huh"
Ryan looked at him with a serious expression and said in soft yet firm voice.
"I know what kind of life you lived before coming to the Reed family. I know everything."
He paused before continuing speaking.
"I know you've worked jobs, handled your own expenses, and learned how to survive without relying on anyone."
He stepped forward to Lucas.
"And you're telling me that you didn't receive any money from the Reed family."
After hearing Lucas drop his act and look at him.
"You're smart."
"So, finally you're dropping your act. Then you also know the purpose of this party, right?." he asked with a smile and calm voice.
Lucas glanced at the price tags nearby.
"Clothes like these are expensive."
He looked at him carefully.
"You know the purpose of this party, don't you?"
Ryan's expression remained calm.
"I know enough."
In his mind, he remembered the original plot.
In his mind, he remembered the original plot.
The party had been arranged to embarrass Lucas and make him appear out of place among the wealthy heirs.
Adrian's supporters would use the opportunity to strengthen Adrian's image as the perfect Reed heir.
Ryan met Lucas's gaze.
"You know it too, right?"
Lucas was quiet for a moment.
Then he nodded.
"I'm not stupid."