From Pit to Palace: Charlie Emerged

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ws at Duke. "What did you he

erything you did for her. Is it tr

whisper as he responded. "Duke, I don't want to

she heartlessly did that to you just to be with that rich brat. I can't believe it." His face tightened as he glared t

er you? Or is it because Megan broke up with you that you can't think straight? I didn't ask for money and yo

a cold chuckle. "No, I'm not. Besides, I'm glad she revealed her true color

me the money?

ie joked with a dramatic frown

ut a familiar female voice came out

lute tranquilit

turned to

rl in the class, following Megan. But the only sharp contrast between them was tha

ho was so arrog

of her nature; however, some still des

because of the way

Hello everyone," she started calmly, addressing her course mates, "this is a message fr

in excitement, cla

n prepared for the damn fucking test!" One un

urst into

going to pass, you know, thro

ome started gathering thei

were supposed to have today, why don't we go home, have some rest, and then by 9:00 pm, we can

g at everyone. "Wha

"That's a perfect idea, Stel

dn't say a word. She remained silent, waiting

reed, his voice loud. "Prime Restaurant will be a perfect p

sped, utterl

urant in Maple town, and the least expe

able of dining there, but for the sake of others who can't afford it, let's not go t

meals there, but she only interceded so

ing an expensive place that ju

lips. "Stella, are you afraid it's only this pathetic loser who wouldn't be able to afford it?

aughter, enjoying Char

afford $500 so I'm coming!" One

e t

d it so I'm c

erest, agreeing with the location Frankli

ford it except him. He's so miserable that he can't afford as l

rds with indifference. "Watch your mouth, Franklin!" Duke barked. "I can't have you humiliate my frien

uke. Why are you angry just now?" He mocked. "Does the

ed angrily. "You've got no

yourself with such a popular campus loser like him, Duke? Do you think it's worth staying with someone as miserable as h

hat had happened earlier today. Everything was just feeling surr

eal. The money

ing to see the man today since t

round, defending Charlie. "If that's the

voice said calmly. "No, you don't have to. I'

ad reasoned about it and had decided to use the money to save face.

a shocked expression. Laugh

ere was a hush th

his time, louder, breaking the silence. S

at Charlie, clearly amused. "You are going to pay for yourself? Wher

today to go pick up trash to m

ently counted the number of people in the class. There were just eleven persons, including h

e class. What if we do it this way?" He pointed at Duke, Stella, and three other persons despite their shar