Prologue

Scene 1

Stanford University—renowned not just for its academic excellence, but for cultivating the world’s finest minds. A place of prestige, power, and privilege.

To many, it was a distant dream.To Stella Williams, it was her one and only chance.

Coming from the quiet town of Eldhollow, she had fought hard, through failures and trials, for this moment. To her, Stanford wasn’t just a university—it was hope. A path to her lifelong dream of building a hospital for the needy, born from a painful memory she never forgot.

What she didn’t know was… this dream would change the course of her entire life.

And what destiny had in store for her… was far from what she ever expected.

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“There’s something you need to know,” she said, glancing around. “This place may seem like a dream, but it’s not all sunshine.”

Stella looked confused.

“There’s a group of guys here. People call them F4.”

“F4?” Stella repeated, puzzled.

Sophie nodded. “The Four. The most powerful, influential, and ridiculously good-looking guys on campus. They're practically royalty here—rich, untouchable, and dangerously charming. Every girl wants to date them. Every guy wants to be them.”

She paused before adding, “But don’t be fooled. They’re not just heartthrobs. They hold real power. Get on their bad side… and life here can turn into a nightmare. Just… be careful, okay? Stay off their radar.

Scene 3:

It happened just a few days into her arrival.

A crowd had gathered at the quad, laughter echoing in the air. Four boys stood at the center—confident, untouchable. One of them bullying someone

It wasn’t the first time Stella had seen something like this… but this time, it felt different. Crueler. Meaner.

And before she could even think about Sophie’s warning, her voice cut through the noise.

“That’s enough.”

Heads turned. Laughter paused.

She stepped forward, eyes unwavering.

“You don’t get to humiliate someone like that.”

One of the boys—the one in the center—tilted his head, amused.

“You must be new,” he said, voice smooth but sharp. “And bold.”

She didn’t flinch.

He took a step closer, smirk darkening. “Interesting. I’ve taken note of your face now, sweetheart. Let’s see how long that fire of yours

Scene 4

The hallway near the library was quiet and dimly lit. Stella was carrying a stack of books when her foot slipped on the polished floor. Before she could fall, a hand grabbed her waist firmly, steadying her.

In the sudden movement, their lips brushed—an accidental kiss.

Time stilled.

She looked up.

He was already staring at her.

Their eyes locked—his intense, hers wide with surprise.

No words were exchanged.

Only a moment… suspended in silence.

Scene 6:

Stella was dancing with someone else, moving effortlessly in the arms of another. From across the room, an unknown guy stood still, his eyes locked on her every movement. His gaze was cold, piercing, and filled with an intensity that made the air feel heavy.

"She’s mine". The thought echoed through his mind with possessive force. "Mine to possess, mine to control, mine to cherish. She doesn’t belong with anyone else. No one else is worthy of her. Not him, not anyone".

His hands tightened around his glass, knuckles white as he stared at the boy holding Stella." How dare he touch her? His gaze narrowed, sharp and calculating." I’ll make sure you regret this. You’ll learn that you have no right to be this close to her."

His eyes then shifted back to Stella, and his breath caught. "Stella, baby, you’ve ignited a fire within me today. His voice, silent but seething, rang with a dangerous edge. "Watching you dance with him has unleashed an inferno inside me—something that will soon burst into a raging lava. And when it does, you’ll feel the consequences of your actions."

He stared at her with cold fury, the jealousy surging inside him." From now on, you’ll never even dream of touching another guy, not unless it's me. I’ll make sure of that."

Scene 7:

The two guys stood inches apart, their eyes locked in a fierce challenge.

One of them spoke first, his voice icy, demanding. "Stay away from her."

The second guy didn’t back down, his voice just as cold. "She’s not yours to control."

Tension crackled in the air as the two exchanged words that quickly escalated. Without warning, they collided—shoves turning into heated punches.

Stella, in shock, rushed forward, her voice trembling. "Stop! Please, stop!" She tried to intervene, but the first guy pulled her into him possessively.

"Stay out of this," he growled, not letting her go.

"I don’t want you fighting because of me!" Stella protested, struggling against his grip. But before she could pull away, the second guy grabbed her wrist.

The first guy’s gaze turned to him, burning with anger. "Let go of her."

The second guy didn’t flinch, his grip tightening. "She’s not yours."

The whispers from the surrounding students grew louder, as they watched the scene unfold.

Students- "Can't believe two most powerful and rich guy are fighting together just because of one normal girl"

Students- "Oh my god, she turned two best friends into enemies.She’s such a vixen

The scene ended with the murmurs growing, the two guys locked in a silent standoff, each unwilling to back down.

...End...

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