chapter 015 Lick The Dirt

"InsideWithin the classroom.
After enteringconfines of the classroom, Kaden walkedmade his entrance. His path was direct and purposeful, leading him straight up to Eric.
""Kaden, you just got back to "Back so soon, Kaden?" Eric's words hung in the classroom and already came to find me? What? You didn'tair, his attention never wavering from the book he was engrossed in. "Didn't get enoughyour fill of the hospital?"" Eric said without looking up, while reading a book.
""Eric, you!""
After hearing Eric's words, ?"Kaden's face turned green with anger.
Kaden had originally planned to embarrass Eric, but ended up being humiliated by Eric first, and it even happenedmorphed into a sickly shade of green, his anger palpable. His grand plan to humiliate Eric had backfired spectacularly, leaving him the object of ridicule in front of their classmates. This made Kaden feel utterly ashamed.
""The shame was almost unbearable."Eric, you dare to be arrogant! Let me tell youhave the truth, Directorlaudacity!" Kaden spat out, his voice laced with venom. "Director Li from the school's disciplinary office is a friend of my dad's, and Director Li has promisedfather's. He's assured me that he will expel you you'll be expelled before the end of today!""
""Oh! So, this is the consequence of going against me!""day is out!"A twisted smile stretched across Kaden's face twisted with , his rage.
"" barely contained. "That's what happened when you cross me!""Expel me?"" Eric smiled.
Kaden suddenly changed his ?" Eric's response was a simple, amused smile.Kaden's tone and arrogantly said, ""Eric, don'tshifted, arrogance seeping into his words. "Don't say that I, Kaden, didn't give you a chance. If you kneel down now and , Eric. Kneel, apologize to me, and lick the dirt off my shoes, and I might consider askingconvince Principal Li not to expelspare you!""
Eric smiled and said, ""."Eric's smile didn't waver. "I'll giveoffer you a chance toothe same courtesy. Apologize to me now and stay away from me in the future, keep your distance, and I might consider not lettinglet your dad'sfather's company suffer a major setback.""
""What? Let."Kaden's laughter echoed through the room. "You? A pauper? Threatening my dad'sfather's company suffer a major setback? You, a poor kid?? You're just asking for trouble since you're already at death's dooron borrowed time, and you're still daring to act presumptuously here!"" acting so bold!"Kaden sneered.
Kaden thought thathad expected Eric would be afraid and evento cower, to beg for mercy once he found out thatat the threat of expulsion. Instead, he was going to be expelled, but Eric'smet with a calm and, composed reactiondemeanor that left him both surprised and puzzled him.
Shakingconfused.Eric shook his head, Eric said, ""It seems like his voice steady. "It's a shame you didn't value the opportunity I gave you. You could have apologizedhad a chance to apologize, but instead, you chose the path to hell.""
Naturally, Kaden a different path."Kaden's confusion was evident. He didn't understand Eric's cryptic words.
""It's because you"You're the one who didn't value the chance that I gave you! !" Kaden's voice echoed through the room. "Just wait to be expelled!"" After saying these words, Kadenfor your expulsion!" With that, he turned on his heel and left.
""Very well, "I'll be waiting.""," Eric wore aresponded, his smile confident smile.
All of these scenes were witnessed by their and unwavering.Their classmates, and they all began whispering among themselves.
""Kaden had watched the entire exchange, their whispers filling the room once Kaden had left."Kaden's father is the director of the political education department at school. This time, . Eric might really be expelled!""
""What do you this time.""You mean 'might'? He will definitely be expelled!""
""'will be'. There's no doubt about it.""Eric dareshas guts, standing up to go against Kaden. His courage is commendable, but like that. But he's just a pauper, so his failure. His downfall is inevitable.""."

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Thethe depths of their hearts, the students understood in their hearts that Eric was probably going to be expelled this time.
The kid wasn't too worried though, as he had learned about Eric's true identity last night.
At this moment, the class monitor Sharon suddenly stood up and went to Eric's side.
""Eric, had come to the grim realization that Eric was likely facing expulsion. Despite the impending doom, one particular student remained unperturbed, having uncovered the truth about Eric's identity the previous night.Suddenly, the class monitor, Sharon, rose from her seat and made her way to Eric's side. "Eric, accompany me to the office," she said with me. I'll testify on your behalf that a serious tone, "I will vouch for you, attest that it was Kaden bullied you first.who instigated the trouble. The teacher won'twill surely not expel you for sure!"" Sharon said seriously.
Sharon’s sudden arrival surprised Eric a little.
Seeingthen." Sharon's unexpected intervention caught Eric off guard.Upon witnessing this, Kaden loudly exclaimedsneered at Sharon, """Monitor, you reallyyou're so naive. Who do you think you are naive. What are you?? Do you thinkbelieve the teacher will listen to you?heed your words? Do you have any influential connections? Don't be so naive! Even if you go and begplead with the teacher, he's already decidedhis decision to fireexpel him today!""
"" is already made."His lackeys chimed in, echoing his sentiments, "That's right, monitor. This is a societyworld where connections are everything! Do you have any connections?"" Kaden' lackeys chimed in.
""?""I don'trefuse to believe it!""!" Sharon stompedretorted, her foot, her stomping in defiance, a hint of determination etched on her pretty face showing a hint of unwillingness.
A few days ago,. She remembered how Eric had helped Sharon at a barcome to her aid at a bar a few days prior. The thought of him being expelled was unbearable, and she remembered that. She couldn't bear to see Eric get expelled, so she wantedwas determined to help him.
"""Sharon, I appreciate your kindness, but I have a way tocan handle this on my own. Kaden is nothing in my eyesinsignificant to me. Don't worry, I won't be expelled!""," Eric lookedreassured her, looking up atinto her worried eyes. "But..." Sharon.
""But..."" Sharon began, her face still had some worries on her pretty face.etched with worry. She knew that Kaden came from awas aware of Kaden's wealthy familybackground and hadhis powerful connections, something Eric couldn't handle.
""she feared Eric might not be able to counter."No 'buts,' and besides, you can't help me either.Sharon. Even if we were to go to the office, it willwould be pointless.""futile," Eric shooksaid, shaking his head.
With a heavy heart, Sharon could only walkwalked away, her shoulders slumped in disappointment.
OnMeanwhile, on the other side...
"" of the room, one of Kaden's lackeys asked, "Kaden, I heard that the Power Group's New York branch is holdinghosting a banquet tomorrow. AreWill you going to attend, Kaden?"" one lackey asked Kaden.
""be attending?""Of course, my," Kaden replied, puffing out his chest in pride, "My family and the Power Group are very importantsignificant business partners. I will definitely attend,"" Kaden proudly replied.
""Oh, how envious! It's the Power Group's banquet!""
""When will we have the opportunity to enter such a level of place?""
be there."The lackeys all appeared full of, brimming with envy.
The followers of Kaden, as well as his, could only dream of attending such a prestigious event. Even their classmates, were all incredibly envious. After all, the Power Group iswas a renowned conglomerate in the province of Chicago, with a reputation so great that and attending their events iswas considered a tremendousgreat honor. When Kaden saw everyone'sreveled in their admiration, his vanity was thoroughly satisfied.
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"""People like you are nothing but useless. You won't ever be ableinsignificant. You'll never have the chance to attend this kind ofsuch a high-class event in your entire life!""!" Kaden sneered. As he said this, he directed, his gaze towardslanding on Eric, clearly mocking him.
""the mockery clear in his eyes."Kaden, don't be so sure of yourself.certain. Who knows, we might meetbump into each other at the event tomorrow,""," Eric said withreplied, a smile, not taking playing on his lips, unfazed by the insult to heart.
""."You? Haha, withWith your poorhumble background, you'll never set foot in a place like that! Besides, you should be thinkingmore concerned about the fact that you're about to be expelled,""your impending expulsion," Kaden smirked.
retorted, a smirk on his face.The guy patted Eric and whispered, ""same student who knew Eric's secret leaned in, whispering, "Eric, will you be attendingat the event tomorrow?"" He already knew Eric's identity.
""?""I'm the one hosting the event,""it," Eric said withreplied, a smile to the guy.
""tugging at his lips."What?""?" The guystudent was taken aback. Then, he revealed an excited smile. "", then a grin spread across his face, "So, you and Kaden will meet at the event tomorrow?""
""?""If he decides to attend, then we'll definitelycertainly meet,""," Eric nodded with aconfirmed, his smile.
"" unwavering."Interesting! Hehe, that's very interesting! I really wantI can't wait to see his reaction when he sees you tomorrow!""!" the guystudent exclaimed in, his excitement.
""You want palpable."If you're so eager to see? Then, come to the event tomorrow, and. I'll personally escort you inside,"" Eric said with a laugh.
""," Eric offered, his laughter echoing in the room."Okay, okay, okay!""!" The guy eagerlystudent nodded likeeagerly, his excitement akin to a chicken pecking at food. He wanted to gowas not only eager to witness Kaden'Kaden's reaction but also because who wouldn't want to attendthrilled at the prospect of attending such a high-class event?.
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