Ramona kept her gaze locked on Kane, who was her target, but he had a cold and almost aloof demeanor that made him seem unapproachable, unlike his brother William, who was quite the social butterfly.
So, she decided to take a roundabout approach and befriend William first.
Security was tight around the lecture hall, with the Stirling family's bodyguards among the guards on patrol. They were there to ensure the safety of their golden boy, and there was no question about it.
After the opening ceremony, Ramona caught up with William. "I've got a cool spot to show you."
"Where to?" William asked, his curiosity piqued.
"You'll see." Ramona gave him a mysterious smile.
William glanced at Kane. "Wanna join us?"
"No, I'm heading back to class." Kane walked off alone.
Ramona led William to the school's Hall of Fame.
There hung the photos of graduates who had made their mark in the world, achieving great success in their fields.
She pointed to a picture of Arnold Stirling. "Is that you and Kane's dad? I saw him at school last time. He's like the world's most badass photographer and explorer. Didn't he discover some new species on an uncharted island?"
William raised an eyebrow proudly. "Yeah, my dad is something. He's been to places no one else has dared to go and captured some priceless shots."
He pointed to a handsome man next to Arnold and shifted his tone. "But he's not Kane's dad. That's my Uncle Leopold, and he's Kane's father."
Ramona blinked in surprise. "So, you and Kane aren't brothers but cousins?"
"No. We have the same mom, different dads." William clarified.
"Wow," Ramona exclaimed, "your family's quite the tapestry."
William chuckled awkwardly. "Big families always have their intricacies."
Ramona scrutinized Leopold's introduction. "Sovereign Elite Group? So he's the founder of the Sovereign Elite Group. That's like the top-tier tech consortium in the world, with the most advanced chips and AI technology."
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