All Chapters of Beauty, Jealousy, and Brotherhood : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Everything I did left Adrian Cole completely stunned. He stood frozen, staring at me. Isabelle Frost finally managed to steady herself on the steps by the lake, but now she was furious again. Her face turned red as she rushed over and pulled Adrian behind her. "Damian, stop it. I know your family is rich. I can put up with your prima donna tantrums and let things slide. But look at Adrian now. Can you stop acting like such a jerk?" She spoke proudly, looking like Adrian's personal savior. "I won't let you humiliate him again. What we have is real. It's not something your money can buy. Don't think being rich means you can do whatever you want!" I almost laughed at how stupid she sounded. Sure, looks mattered when I chose a partner, but that didn't mean just anyone could be with me. Her imagination was completely out of control. She didn't have any money left. She couldn't even pay the medical bills, yet she still had the nerve to stand up for Adrian. I turned my head and gave

In the most hidden corner of the library, I found Adrian studying hard. His desk was covered with books. The moment he saw me coming, he instinctively stepped back. He greeted me stubbornly, "Hello, Damian." He took a deep breath. His voice shook a little, but you could still hear the pride in it. "If this is the money you're offering me to make up for forcing me to drop out, like Isabelle said, then forget it. I'd rather do hard labor or even sell my blood than take your money. I didn't get between you and Isabelle, and I'm not dropping out." Seeing how stubborn he was made me smile with excitement. I didn't want to waste time talking, so I pulled a document from my briefcase and placed it on the table. "Read this first." Adrian picked it up carefully. The moment he saw the title, he froze. It was a scholarship and employment agreement. He started reading. His eyes grew wider with every page, and his breathing became faster. "I'll cover all of your grandmother's medical bil

At that moment, everyone turned toward the door. The second they saw Adrian standing there, the room fell silent. Adrian was holding a shining gold trophy, and a special badge from the National Business Competition committee was pinned to his collar. Isabelle froze. But she was still foolish enough to think Adrian had come to ask her for help. She quickly rushed down from the podium and walked toward Adrian with a look of righteous confidence. "Adrian, you're finally back! Did Adrian force you to come back? Don't be scared. I'm here now. I'll protect you!" She reached out to grab Adrian's wrist, but he stepped back without hesitation. "Don't touch me." Isabelle's hand froze in midair, and her face changed at once. "Adrian, what's wrong? Did he threaten you?" She suddenly turned and glared at me. "Adrian, what did you do to him?" Adrian gave her a cold look and sneered. "Yeah. He really did force me." Isabelle seized the chance and immediately turned toward the whole class, gla

They blocked us in the Holt Group parking garage, trying to make one last desperate move. I had just left the company with Adrian and was about to take him to a three-Michelin-star restaurant to celebrate. Isabelle's mother, Juniper Frost, rushed over and sat right in front of my Porsche, making a huge scene. "You ruined my daughter's future! How could you do this?" Isabelle's father, Alex Frost, pointed at me and shouted. "You think cash automatically makes you special? If you don't explain yourself to Isabelle today, you're not going anywhere!" Isabelle stood behind them, her eyes red as she glared at me. "Adrian, are you really going to push me all the way into a corner?" Adrian immediately stepped forward and stood in front of me. "Isabelle, you got expelled for academic fraud. What does that have to do with Damian?" Seeing Adrian defend me made Isabelle furious. "Adrian, you're nothing but a greedy backstabber who worships money. You took his money and now you're helping him

I was prepared for that, so I pushed another letter of intent across the desk to her. "So we need Luminex Group to join the deal. Luminex Group owns controlling stakes in the two largest AI hardware suppliers in the country. If you agree, this five million dollars will count as Luminex Group's technology investment. In return, you'll get exclusive hardware supply rights for the district for the next three years, plus 20% of the profits. You can keep this straight, right?" Natalie leaned back in her chair, her eyes filled with surprise and admiration. "I approve the extension and the technology investment. But as a partner, I need to keep track of the project at all times. So I have one private condition. For the next three months, I want you to come to my house every Friday night and give me a report in person. And listen carefully. You must come alone." I angrily slapped the desk. "Natalie! Don't push it!" Natalie stood up and walked over to me. She lowered her head, her voice fil