The scent of freshly brewed coffee filled the air as Lyra Xian stepped onto the pristine marble floors of Regis Academy, the country’s most elite private school. She adjusted the strap of her backpack, her silver hair neatly tied back, making her appear unassuming—just another ordinary scholarship student.
But beneath that disguise, she was anything but ordinary.
Her real mission?
Uncover the truth about the Xian family—the one stolen from her.
Her sharp eyes scanned the grand hall. Wealth dripped from every corner, from the crystal chandeliers to the students draped in designer brands. The very same students who wouldn’t hesitate to look down on someone like her.
Perfect. Let them underestimate me.
Just as she turned towards her classroom, a mocking voice stopped her in her tracks.
"Oh? What’s this? The school must be getting desperate if they’re letting in strays now."
Lyra’s gaze snapped to the speaker—Seraphina Xian.
The girl who had stolen her name, her family, her entire life.
With long waves of golden hair and a designer uniform tailored to perfection, Seraphina looked every bit the pampered princess she pretended to be. Her lips curled into a smirk as she crossed her arms.
Behind her stood a group of students, all watching eagerly, waiting for a show.
Lyra’s fingers twitched. She could crush Seraphina in seconds—with words, with fists, with hacking. But not today.
Not yet.
She forced a small, polite smile. "Good morning."
Seraphina blinked, momentarily caught off guard by Lyra’s calm indifference.
"Do you even know who you’re talking to?" she scoffed, flipping her hair dramatically. "This is Regis Academy, not some public charity."
Lyra tilted her head. "Oh, my mistake. You just have that… free-sample energy."
The students gasped, barely holding back their laughter. Seraphina’s smile twitched.
Before she could retort, an unexpected voice cut through the air.
"That’s enough."
The crowd instantly silenced.
Lyra turned—and met intense, dark eyes.
Ethan Vaughn.
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Meanwhile – Ethan Vaughn’s POV
He hadn’t expected her.
When Ethan walked into the academy this morning, the last thing he anticipated was running into Shadow Ghost herself.
Of course, she wasn’t Shadow Ghost here.
Here, she was just Lyra Xian, a supposed nobody.
But Ethan was no fool.
That quick wit, that sharp gaze, the way she remained unaffected even under pressure—this girl was hiding something.
And he didn’t believe in coincidences.
"That’s enough, Seraphina," Ethan repeated, his voice calm but firm.
Seraphina turned to him, eyes widening. "Ethan—!"
His icy stare shut her up instantly.
"Go," he ordered.
She hesitated, throwing one last glare at Lyra before storming off, her minions trailing behind.
Ethan’s gaze flickered back to Lyra.
She looked up at him, calm, composed, unreadable.
For some reason, that annoyed him.
"You’re new," he stated.
Lyra arched a brow. "Very observant of you, Mr. Vaughn."
That smirk—it was almost taunting.
Ethan’s eyes narrowed. "What’s your game?"
She tilted her head innocently. "Game? I’m just here to study, same as everyone else."
Liar.
His gut told him this girl was dangerous.
He just didn’t know how yet.
But he’d find out.
And when he did, she’d regret ever stepping into his world.
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End of Chapter 2
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