window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []}; googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.defineSlot('/23285628806/Contentad', [[200, 446], [480, 320], [580, 400], [250, 360], [300, 1050], [160, 600], [300, 600], [250, 350], [320, 480], [336, 280], [240, 400], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1740746507096-0').addService(googletag.pubads()); googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest(); googletag.enableServices(); });

googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1740746507096-0'); });

reyaburstthroughtheclassroomdoorwithsuchforcethateveryoneinsidewasstartled. reya burst through the classroom door with such force that everyone inside was startled . Lunacouldn’thelpbutshouta“Holycow!”insheerastonishment. Luna couldn’t help but shout a “ Holy cow ! ” in sheer astonishment . AlleyesintheroominstantlyturnedtoFreya,includingRonan’s.Dressedinacrispwhiteshirtwiththesleevescasuallyrolledup,Ronanstoodoutwithhistall,leanfigureandstrikingfeatures,accentuatedbyapairofgold–rimmedglasses.Hisdemeanorwascoldanddetached,asharpcontrasttothebustlingclassroom. All eyes in the room instantly turned to Freya , including Ronan’s . Dressed in a crisp white shirt with the sleeves casually rolled up , Ronan stood out with his tall , lean figure and striking features , accentuated by a pair of gold – rimmed glasses . His demeanor was cold and detached , a sharp contrast to the bustling classroom . “I’msosorry,sir.I’mlate!”Freyaannounced,hervoiceboomingacrosstheroom,filledwithanunexpectedconfidence. “ I’m so sorry , sir . I’m late ! ” Freya announced , her voice booming across the room , filled with an unexpected confidence . Herboldapologysentarippleofsuppressed laughterthroughthestudents.Whoelsecoulddeclaretheirbeinglatewithsuchaudacity?“Sit,”Ronanstatedtersely,hisgazeshiftingaway fromFreyaashecontinuedthelesson,seeminglyunfazedbytheinterruption.Meanwhile,Luna,peekingfromthedoorway,felthersoulnearlyleaveherbodyinshock.SincewhenhadFreyabecomesobold?Gone Her bold apology sent a ripple of suppressed laughter through the students . Who else could declare their being late with such audacity ? “ Sit ,” Ronan stated tersely , his gaze shifting away from Freya as he continued the lesson , seemingly unfazed by the interruption . Meanwhile , Luna , peeking from the doorway , felt her soul nearly leave her body in shock . Since when had Freya become so bold ? Gone asthetimidandgentlefriendsheknew,replacedbyafigureoftoweringconfidence. as the timid and gentle friend she knew , replaced by a figure of towering confidence . Decidingshehadnostomachfortheelite’sblustertypicallyfoundinlectures,Lunadiscreetlyslippedaway. Deciding she had no stomach for the elite’s bluster typically found in lectures , Luna discreetly slipped away . Freyasatinthefrontrow,hereyeslockedonRonanthroughouttheclass.Hisoccasionalglancesinherdirectiononlyseemedtostrengthenherresolve. Freya sat in the front row , her eyes locked on Ronan throughout the class . His occasional glances in her direction only seemed to strengthen her resolve .

window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []}; googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.defineSlot('/23285628806/Contentad', [[160, 600], [300, 1050], [580, 400], [320, 480], [200, 446], [240, 400], [250, 360], [336, 280], [250, 350], [480, 320], [300, 250], [300, 600]], 'div-gpt-ad-1740746529960-0').addService(googletag.pubads()); googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest(); googletag.enableServices(); });

googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1740746529960-0'); }); Astheclassended,Ronanglancedathiswatchandannounced,“Classdismissed,”inhisusualunfazedmanner.Seizingthemoment,Freyadasheduptohimwiththeurgencyofasprinter,catchingtheattentionofhercuriousclassmates. As the class ended , Ronan glanced at his watch and announced , “ Class dismissed , ” in his usual unfazed manner . Seizing the moment , Freya dashed up to him with the urgency of a sprinter , catching the attention of her curious classmates . / <![CDATA[ / fpm_start( "true" ); / ]]> / Ronanmerelyglancedather,“Yes?” Ronan merely glanced at her , “ Yes ? ” “Ihaveapieceofland,startingbidat$300million.Myresearchshowsit’sworth$5billion,andIsecureditfor$4billion.DidImakeaprofitorsufferaloss?” “ I have a piece of land , starting bid at $ 300 million . My research shows it’s worth $ 5 billion , and I secured it for $ 4 billion . Did I make a profit or suffer a loss ? ” Ronan’sexpressiontightened,ararecrackinhisstoicfacade. Ronan’s expression tightened , a rare crack in his stoic facade . “Followme,”hesaidcoldly,leadingthewaytoasecluded loungeontheseventhfloor.Oncethere,heswiftlypulledFreyainside,pinningheragainstthewallwithanintensitythatmadeherheartskipabeat. “ Follow me , ” he said coldly , leading the way to a secluded lounge on the seventh floor . Once there , he swiftly pulled Freya inside , pinning her against the wall with an intensity that made her heart skip a beat . “Ms.Dawson,what’sthisabout?”hedemanded,hisgazepiercing. “ Ms. Dawson , what’s this about ? ” he demanded , his gaze piercing . Freyacaughtherbreath.Despitetheirminimalinteractions,shehadn’tanticipatedRonan’sawarenessofher. Freya caught her breath . Despite their minimal interactions , she hadn’t anticipated Ronan’s awareness of her . “Mr.Beckett,aren’tyougoingtoanswermyquestion first?” “ Mr. Beckett , aren’t you you going to answer my question first ? ” “DidKieransendyou?”Ronansneered.“TellhimI’vesetmysightsonEchoCity’sland.” “ Did Kieran send you ? ” Ronan sneered . “ Tell him I’ve set my sights on Echo City’s land . ” “It’satrap laidoutbyKieran,Mr.Beckett.I’mtryingtohelpyou,”Freyapressedon,undeterredbyRonan’sindifference. “ It’s a trap laid out by Kieran , Mr. Beckett . I’m trying to help you , ” Freya pressed on , undeterred by Ronan’s indifference . Oh?”Ronanarchedaneyebrow,“He’sugly,undesirable,bad–tempered,andaloner.Ms.Dawson,yourpreviousremarksaboutmehaven’tbeenforgotten.Andnow,youwanttohelpme?Whowouldbelievethat?” Oh ? ” Ronan arched an eyebrow , “ He’s ugly , undesirable , bad – tempered , and a loner . Ms. Dawson , your previous remarks about me haven’t been forgotten . And now , you want to help me ? Who would believe that ? ”

window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []}; googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.defineSlot('/23285628806/Contentad', [[160, 600], [300, 250], [300, 600], [250, 350], [480, 320], [336, 280], [240, 400], [300, 1050], [200, 446], [580, 400], [250, 360], [320, 480]], 'div-gpt-ad-1740746541163-0').addService(googletag.pubads()); googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest(); googletag.enableServices(); });

googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1740746541163-0'); });