Chapter 28: Leaving For Aurelius

The bedroom was quiet, the air still filled with heat and their scent.

They lay wrapped in each other’s arms, their breathing slowly syncing as Morales gently stroked Anna’s dark hair. Above them, subtle blue light flickered as system notifications chimed silently in Morales’ line of sight.

[System Alert: (+10,000,000 $AC)]

[System Alert: Loyalty Cashback to Anna Radcliffe (+10,000,000 $AC)]

Resting her head against his broad chest, Anna looked up at him, her dark eyes filled with concern.

She then asked, "So tell me about Aurelius Academy, how was it?"

Well he told her about thier modus operandi and the classes and the one he got and only told her about Jayden, and then told her the threat has already been taken care of.

"Morales... do you know if he might be a threat to you again since his parents are wealthy? You told me about the classes and the rankings, but Class of prestige is filled with heirs from the biggest syndicates. Without real capital backing you, how are you going to survive among those monsters?"

Morales let out a low chuckle. He pulled her closer, his hand resting possessively over her ass, anchoring her against him before pressing a soft, lingering kiss to her forehead.

"Don’t worry about that, Anna," Morales said smoothly. "I have more than enough capital and I’ll still take him and his family out if he comes again."

Anna frowned softly, searching his face. "How? Morales, we’ve lived on scrapes for years...."

Without a word, Morales accessed his system interface mentally, executing a direct credit transfer from his endless balance.

[Transfer Complete. $1,000,000,000]

"Check your phone," Morales murmured softly against her hair.

Confused, Anna leaned over to grab her terminal from the nightstand. The screen lit up instantly with an automated high-tier bank notification. As her eyes scanned the numbers, her jaw practically dropped to the floor. She stared at the screen, her hands trembling violently.

"O-One... one billion dollars?!" Anna gasped, turning to him in sheer disbelief. "Morales... how did you get this?! Where did this come from?! Why are you giving this to me? You need to keep this for yourself, for the academy!"

"I have plenty more where that came from," Morales replied with an unshakeable, dark confidence. "That billion is yours."

Tears welled up in Anna’s eyes. She threw her arms around his neck, hugging him tightly as quiet, emotional sobs escaped her chest. She kissed him with a desperate, overwhelming passion, her tears wetting his cheeks.

Morales gently patted her back, his eyes darkening as he remembered the years of grinding poverty, the constant threats from debt collectors, and the humiliation his family had suffered. ’No more,’ he thought coldly. ’Never again.’

"Stop crying, Anna," Morales murmured, wiping a tear from her cheek. "Take that money. Buy a secure villa in the upper sector. Get tailored clothes, hire private security, and start up the company you’ve always wanted to build."

Anna wiped her eyes, nodding eagerly as a bright smile broke through her tears. "Yes... a business. I’ve had so many plans for years, Morales. I’ll start immediately."

Morales smiled, leaning in to seal her promise with another deep kiss. "Good. Now... I haven’t taken a proper bath yet. Care to join me?"

Anna flushed crimson, shaking her head timidly. "N-No, Morales... I can barely walk right now...."

"I insist," Morales growled softly, scooping her up into his arms despite her soft gasps and moans, carrying her straight into the bathroom where the sounds of water and skin echoed through the tile for another hour.

When they finally emerged, Morales insisted they remain unbothered by clothes, enjoying the raw, open dynamic they now shared. They fell asleep tangled together amidst the messy room, surrounded by discarded clothes and his crumpled academy uniform.

The next morning, the soft golden light of dawn filtered through the window. Morales was already up, buttoning his pristine white shirt when Anna opened her eyes, a warm, radiant smile spreading across her face.

"I hope you smash every elite in that school and claim Rank 1," she said softly, watching him dress.

"That won’t be a problem, Aunt Anna," Morales smirked, walking over to the bed to press a firm kiss to her lips.

"Wait, let me dress up and go to the kitchen!" Anna said quickly, trying to sit up. "I need to make you a proper breakfast before you leave."

"Don’t worry about it," Morales said gently. "I’ll grab something when I arrive at the core sector."

"No! I insist!" Anna said firmly, her eyes stubborn.

Knowing better than to argue when she set her mind on taking care of him, Morales simply smiled and let her have her way.

After a hot, rich meal, Morales walked toward the front entrance to grab his two travel bags. But when he opened the front door, the threshold was completely empty.

His luggage was gone.

Morales paused, his eyes narrowing slightly. "Aunt Anna, did you bring my bags inside last night?"

Anna walked over from the kitchen, shaking her head in confusion. "No, you left them right by the door. What’s wrong?"

"They’re gone," Morales said calmly. "Looks like someone took them overnight."

Anna’s eyes widened in horror. "What?! But those were high-grade leather travel cases! Who would dare steal from our doorstep? We... we can check with the neighbors! We can call the local sector watch!"

Morales looked at her panicked expression and chuckled softly. He knew she was still stuck in the mindset of their impoverished past, where losing a single bag meant weeks of financial setback.

"Don’t stress yourself over it, Anna," Morales said smoothly, placing a hand on her shoulder. "You know I can buy billions of those bags without blinking, right?"

Anna blinked, realizing the truth of his words, before looking down, slightly embarrassed.

"Right... sorry. I’m still getting used to this."

Suddenly, the sharp sound of a heavy automotive horn echoed from the street outside. A sleek, jet-black luxury transport with tinted glass had pulled up right in front of the cottage.

"They’re here," Anna whispered, a hint of sadness creeping into her voice as she looked at him. "I’m still sorry about your luggage..."

"It’s fine," Morales murmured, pulling her in for a deep, passionate kiss while his hand gave her rear a firm, possessive squeeze. "I’ll miss you, love."

"I’ll miss you too... knock them dead," Anna breathed out, her cheeks flushed as she watched him.

"I will." And he grinned at her love and affection written all over his face.

Morales stepped out of the house, closing the door firmly behind him. Standing on the pavement without a single bag or piece of luggage to his name, he straightened his jacket and walked toward the waiting luxury transport, his electric blue eyes fixed on the horizon of Aurelius Academy.

Author’s Note:

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