All Chapters of The Campus King's Secret : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

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Home Isn't Home

The morning after Nyra's drunken episode, she woke up with a pounding headache.Kaizen was already outside, leaning against the car with two cups of coffee.He can't even risk staying in the inn one more day with Nyra. "Morning, alcoholic."She glares at him."I had one glass.""You confessed your love to a loaf of bread.""I WHAT?"“Get ready in fifteen minutes we're leaving”“At least…hold up, let's have break….”“No” Kaizen immediately shut her up.“We aren't eating anything here”“I can't risk seeing you drunk after one sip of wine, water here might be toxic to your body system.”He chuckled, obviously enjoying the effects of his sarcastic comment, really enjoying her panic…Nyra hurriedly dressed up and made her way out of the inn. The manager bid them farewell because she had clearly enjoyed Thier stay as the youngest fake couples in the inn. The atmosphere was light, bright with soft gentle breeze blowing. But Kaizen was unsteady, he kept on checking the rearview mirror.E

An Unexpected visitor

The Hospital room was unusually peaceful with serenity overwhelming the four walls of Sylvara’s ward.Morning sunlight filtered through the curtains, bathing Sylvara's pale face in a soft golden glow.Although illness had stolen much of her strength, it hadn't taken away her smile.She was knitting slowly, her movements careful but steady. Across the room, Auren peeled an orange."You know," Sylvara teased gently, "you've become quite the little nurse."Auren laughed."Big bro says I'm still terrible at it.""He worries too much.""He does."Sylvara smiled fondly."He gets that from me."Auren looked down for a moment."I wish he'd worry about himself sometimes."Before Sylvara could answer, a soft knock at the door."Come in."The door opened.A man stepped inside carrying an enormous bouquet of white lilies.He looked ordinary, and well dressed…. Wearing a Friendly smile.The hospital visitor's tag clipped neatly to his shirt."Good day ma'am.""I'm terribly sorry to disturb you.""

Audacity

Kaizen arrived long after the arena had closed. The underground empire felt strangely different without the deafening chants, No gamblers, No blood on the ring….Only dim lights stretched across endless concrete corridors.The silence itself was unsettling, The guards straightened immediately when they saw him."You weren't scheduled tonight.""I'm not here to fight."The words made the guard exchange confused glances because no fighter ever came here voluntarily.One of them silently opened the steel door leading toward the Chairman's private office.The office looked nothing like the underground beneath it, the dark mahogany shelves, Vintage paintings.A crystal glass rested beside an unfinished bottle of whiskey.The Chairman stood before the massive window overlooking the empty arena below.Without turning…"I was beginning to think curiosity had finally abandoned you."Kaizen closed the door behind him."It hasn't.""It simply learned when not to ask questions."A faint chuckle e

Empty Report

The underground office was silent except for the rhythmic ticking of an antique clock.The Chairman sat behind his desk, absently turning a silver lighter between his fingers.Vale stood nearby, arms folded, suddenly, a sharp knock echoed through the room."Come in." The Three spies stepped inside, their expensive suits couldn't hide the nervousness on their faces.The first lowered his head."Boss... we've returned."The Chairman didn't look up."And?"The man swallowed."We tailed Kaizen after he left." Long Silence followed……"He never returned to the penthouse."The Chairman finally lifted his gaze, expecting more. "Continue.""He drove straight to St. Augustine Medical Center."Vale exchanged a glance with the Chairman, one of the spy hurried on."He remained there all night.""He never left the hospital."The Chairman leaned back slowly."Who did he visit?""The woman.""...His mother."There was another pause."No one else?""No, Boss.""He stayed in her room until morning

Corrosion

Kaizen drove back to the penthouse, his face was all smiley. Nyra had gone for classes which seemed like ages since she last attended lectures. Funny enough, her attendance has been marked present all through, including that of Kaizen. The living room was arranged neatly. He spotted the first aid kit and all the equipment packaged inside ….Nyra had waited for him thinking he went to fight.She's been so sweet to him ever since she knew part of his secret.. weirdly sweet, she should have just avoided him after seeing all the threatening danger. But no, she didn't..rather they're slowly becoming something he doesn't want to acknowledge. FRIENDS!!!***** At the cafeteria, Nyra ordered her meal. Paying her bills had become one of the easiest things to do ever since she became a popular scholarship girl, including being Kaizen's tutor. She had barely finished her big girl admiration when she felt something hot drop on her back. A faint swish that cut through the air . It was very ho

Ashes beneath the Skin

The first thing Nyra felt was a very sharp pain, not the sharp sting of a paper cut, not the dull ache after falling… This was entirely different.It crawled beneath her skin like thousands of tiny flames refusing to die, her eyelids fluttered open. She was in a place she had visited severally the white ceiling blurred above her before slowly coming into focus.A rhythmic beep echoed beside her, Hospital.She tried to sit up, but the moment her back shifted, agony exploded through her body.A strangled cry escaped her lips."No... no..."The movement pulled against layers of thick bandages wrapped across her shoulder and back.Every breath hurt, every heartbeat reminded her something terrible had happened again. Her chest tightened as t he sound of the monitor quickened.Almost immediately, the door burst open, a nurse hurried inside."Don't move!""You'll reopen the wounds."Nyra's breathing became uneven."My... back..."The nurse gently adjusted her pillow, making sure she leaned

Satisfy Me, I'll show you the Culprit

Nyra's Pov Life seemed to be far worse than when she was just a worker in the cáfe ever since she stepped into Blackthorne heights university. It had always been from one trouble to another. I don't even know what to think of because currently, her enemies have exceeded the count of friends. Seraphina, The Chairman who's delusions believed I'm his daughter and unknown haters. But Neither jealousy or delusion would make someone want to harm me this bad.“Hmmm…just stay strong Nyra” I had to comfort myself. Knock..knock. Kaizen Stepped in carrying a bowl of fresh fruit parfait. “Hi Tutor Nyra.” He winked giving me that sarcastic look. “Hi Learner Kaizen.” I returned with a smile. “My baby is finally up and healthy.”Whattttttttttt…. Did he just call me his baby? My ears prickled, my face had turned red from the effect of his word . Kaizen seeing my blush realized what he just said. “Ummm….that was a slip of tongue.” “Uh oh… nice slip of tongue indeed”. I muttered under m

The Perfect Crime

This is more like Case Zero, Clean attack with no culprit. The afternoon sun filtered through the blinds, casting long shadows across Nyra's hospital room; she was still sleeping after the drama with Seraphina in the morning. The faint scent of antiseptic still lingered in the air. She had finally drifted into a light sleep after the painful dressing change and exhaustion overcoming the medication.Kaizen quietly stepped outside, gently pulling the door closed behind him going back to meet the detective. Waiting in the corridor were Detective Rowan and two officers, the detective looked as though he hadn't slept in days. Dark circles framed his eyes, and a thick investigation file rested beneath his arm.Kaizen spoke first…"You found something?"Rowan remained silent for several seconds before extending the file toward him."We found..."He hesitated."...almost nothing."Kaizen frowned."What do you mean 'almost'?"The detective opened the file, and several photographs were c

Confession

After leaving the hospital, Kaizen drove straight to Seraphina's luxury apartment.He didn't call, he didn't text… He simply knocked when he got there. The door swung open almost immediately after he knocked like she was expecting someone. Seraphina stood there in a silk robe, surprise quickly melting into a triumphant smile."Well..."She leaned against the doorframe."I was wondering how long your pride would last."Her eyes swept lazily over him."I knew you'd come back."Kaizen's face revealed nothing even though he had motives."We need to talk."She laughed softly."Talk?""That's what we're calling it now?"Stepping aside, she purred,"Come in.”The apartment smelled of expensive perfume and wine that welcomed him. Soft music drifted through the room.Seraphina walked toward the minibar."Red wine?"Kaizen nodded once, She poured two glasses.As she turned away, Kaizen discreetly placed his phone beneath a decorative cushion on the sofa.The recording app was already running

The Missing Piece

He is… Mr Vale of the underground empire. What a wow!!!The apartment fell into a suffocating silence as Kaizen slowly turned toward the man standing at the entrance.The world seemed to stop, Yes He knew that face…Not just personally but he'd seen it countless times In the underground empire.He's always seated a few rows away from the Chairman, always silent, always watching but he never gambled. He never cheered the fighters, never spoke..he simply observed.Kaizen's heartbeat slowed instead of quickening."Hmmm Vale …...." a smile crept into his lips.The name still echoed through his mind One of the Chairman's closest associates.The man who rarely attended meetings unless something important was happening.Their eyes stayed locked for some seconds like an intense facial war. Neither blinked, neither looked surprised for long.Recognition had struck both of them as Victor's fake smile faded almost imperceptibly."So..."His voice remained smooth."...we've finally met properly.

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