Chapter 162

Chapter 162
Chapter 162

You like what you see

Alex pov

I know what they say, that nothing can make one change his behavior or his reasoning or even throw away his morals.But what of heartbreak.Or betrayalsRevenge.Well, I couldn’t care less anymore. What I know is that there is a fire that was ignited in me.I prefer to term it rage.And it burned brighter than I could control. My view of this world changed that fateful night. I am not ashamed to say it, but I have given up on love.“Hey kiddo,” vipers voice greeted me as I entered the car.“I am not a kid anymore” I scowled at him, slightly irritated at him calling me kiddo.But he laughed like I had just said the biggest joke in the world.“What's funny?”“I heard your little stunt in school, I may say I am proud of you”I rolled my eyes, slightly surprised how capable vipers intels are, even amazed for him to be able to pull that off.“I am your boss…” I started.“I don't answer to the heir. Sorry about that, but I only answer to your father. And he is my boss.” he snapped, interrupting me.“That's by the way” I scoffed at his words “I want to rule the Elites. Get me all the information about them.”“You dont keep on surprising me” he laughed with his normal irritating smirk. “And how do you plan to do that, young heir”.“I heard that there will be a conference of the Elites, I plan to solidify my position as their leader.”I explained as we reached the college.“You will go toe to toe against the Rufus heir” Viper said with a serious tone watching my expression. But I gave him none.“So be it” I answered simply, before closing the door. But I thought I saw from the corner of my vision, I saw Viper nod his head in approval.Something inside me had died that day.The part of me that believed in love.The part of me that valued loyalty.The part of me that cared.Standing in that hallway, humiliated, betrayed, and mocked. I realised something. this world doesn’t reward kindness. It doesn’t cherish love or loyalty.It worships power.And I had wasted too much time pretending that wasn’t the case.That ends now.I walked through the halls with my head held high.The halls, usually buzzing with chatter and laughter, fell into a stunned silence. Eyes turned, jaws dropped, and whispers rushed through the crowd like wildfire.I smirked.Good.Gone was the Alex who had once cared about what people thought, the one who played by the rules and believed in fairytales like love and loyalty.Today, I looked like who I truly was, the only heir of my fathers family, the rightful Davidson successor.My outfit was sleek, and body fitting. The black satin trousers I was wearing fits perfectly. snuggling against my body, highlighting my sharp frame, while the custom leather boots completed the look. I decided to wear my silver chains that hung horizontal across my waist.Untold confidences that I didn't know where it came from came over me. Every step I took was deliberate, unshaken, commanding.And the world noticed.The same people who had laughed at me yesterday? They stared in awe now, their previous amusement replaced by something else, intimidation, reverence, amazement. It was on their faces. All at once.I walked past the bulletin board where my humiliation had once been displayed, only to find it spotless. No more posters. No more mockery. The vice chancellor had done exactly what I ordered.As expected. Humans are wise to know when to bend to fit into the systems. This was the case.A buzz from my phone pulled my attention. It was a message from Viper.Viper: "All the videos are gone. The tech team wiped them off the internet. No one will ever find them again."My smile widened. I was internally grateful for what he had done without me asking.The fools had thought they could tarnish my name. They had underestimated me, underestimated who I am.Never again.“Hey man,” an Elite student greeted but I hardly glanced at his direction. I was too busy admiring the brand new locker that was standing in place of my old locker. I couldn’t help but ask myself.Is this what it means to have power and Authority?.I pocketed my phone just as a familiar voice called my name."Alex!, I have good news…"I turned to see Linda approaching, her eyes widening as she took in my attire. Her mouth opened slightly, as if to say something, but no words came out.She looked dumbstruck."Like what you see?" I teased, tilting my head slightly.Linda blinked, shaking her head as if snapping herself out of a trance. "What the hell happened to you?"I chuckled. "I woke up."She folded her arms, eyeing me skeptically. "No. This is more than just waking up. You look like… like them. The elites. The people you used to hate."I shrugged. "Hate is a strong word. Let’s just say I understand things better now. So what about the good news”.“the posters, Alex, they are gone, all of them, even the videos they are all gone…, and is that your locker?” She pointed toward the brand new locker.I smiled, “yes baby, that's mine now”“But I don't understand, how?, when?... Wait, you don't seem surprised about my good news?” she peered at me in suspicion“Well, let's just say I have a hand in all this” I said, liking how she is taking her time to digest everything.“You are saying you met with the…”Yes, I even have her change some certain things. Guess what people listen to. Status and power”Her brows furrowed, concern flickering in her gaze. " Wait Alex, listen to me…"I cut her off with a smirk. "Linda, you listen to me."She tensed Immediately shutting up. I stepped closer, my voice lowering into something smooth, almost dangerous."I am done being the one people step on. I am done being weak. From now on, I will take what’s mine. No hesitation. No second chances."Linda searched my face, looking for the old Alex, the one who had been soft, who had trusted too easily, who had believed in peace and morals.But she wouldn’t find him.Because he was gone.And in his place stood someone far more powerful.