**TITLE: The Billionaire’s Last Obsession Series 373**
**CONTENT: Chapter 373 Turmoil on the First Day**
Kingston University loomed majestically in Dracovia, a revered institution whose reputation for academic brilliance extended far beyond the borders of the nation, resonating even in far-flung corners of the globe. Known for its pioneering research and steadfast dedication to the principles of freedom, innovation, and excellence, Kingston had become synonymous with the nurturing of exceptional talent. Each year, it unleashed a fresh wave of brilliant minds into the world, shaping the future in ways that only such an esteemed establishment could.
As the sun rose on the first day of a new academic year, the campus buzzed with an electric energy.
At the grand entrance, the air was filled with the symphony of honking horns and revving engines as cars jostled for position in the congested traffic. Students streamed through the gates in a steady flow, each one carrying their individual stories and dreams. Some were flanked by family members, their arms weighed down with suitcases, bedding, and folders bursting with forms, while others strode in alone, ready to forge their own destinies.
Lillian’s driver brought the car to a gentle halt at the entrance, offering to escort her inside. She graciously declined, her heart racing with a cocktail of excitement and anxiety.
Standing before the imposing sign of Kingston University, a wave of solemn awe enveloped her. Memories from her past life surged forth, each recollection sharper than the last. She had longed to step through those gates, her heart aching with the desire to belong, yet that dream had always seemed just out of reach, overshadowed by Chloe’s achievements.
The Sinclair family had celebrated Chloe’s acceptance with exuberance that lasted three days, their joy palpable in the air, while Lillian had watched from the sidelines, a silent observer, her heart heavy with envy as they basked in the spotlight she had once yearned to occupy.
Now, standing at the threshold of the university once more, it felt as though an eternity had passed since those days of longing. The memories flickered through her mind like frames in a film reel, each one a reminder of what could have been.
With a determined tug on her suitcase, she stepped onto the campus grounds, the familiar yet foreign environment enveloping her.
Following the directional signs, she made her way to the freshman registration area. A long line snaked through the hall, each desk manned by eager student volunteers diligently managing the flurry of paperwork.
Choosing a line, Lillian settled in, her heart pounding in anticipation.
Suddenly, a teacher strode into the room, her presence commanding immediate attention. She approached one of the volunteers, a girl named Rosie, and inquired, “Rosie, has Lillian checked in yet?”
Rosie shook her head, her brow furrowing in concern. “Not yet.” She quickly turned to her fellow volunteers, each mirroring her response with a shake of their heads. “No, she hasn’t come here.”
The teacher’s expression darkened, worry etched across her features. “It’s the last day already. Why hasn’t she shown up? The principal has asked about her several times.”
Feeling a surge of courage, Lillian stepped forward, ready to announce herself and put an end to the speculation.
But before she could utter a word, Rosie’s voice rang out sharply, slicing through the tension like a knife. “Hey! You can’t just cut in line! Everyone else is waiting their turn, and you think you can just barge in? Don’t you have any sense of decency?”
Another volunteer chimed in, her tone equally accusatory. “Exactly. Is this how the school screens its students? This is downright embarrassing.”
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