Ryan walked inside Westbridge International University. He look around it's was so many buildings and different departments but he doesn't know direction of auditorium because in Author directly jump on auditorium scene.
Tall modern buildings stretched across the enormous campus.
Different departments stood in separate zones connected by wide marble pathways and decorative gardens.
Luxury fountains sparkled beneath the morning sunlight while expensive sports cars filled the parking areas.
Students from wealthy families casually walked around wearing designer watches and branded clothes as if this place belonged to them.
Ryan looked around calmly.
"Where is the auditorium… I should ask someone."
His expression became awkward.
Damm he should at least write a map of Westbridge International University, so it's easy for me to find a direction. He thought with frustration.
Suddenly a voice came from his back.
"Hi, you know where the auditorium hall is."
A boy asked him.
Ryan turned and saw there was a Second male lead character standing Jack Smith.
A boy with blond hair, a handsome face and a confident smile on lips.
Branded clothes that screamed money.
Jack Smith.
Young Master of Smith family and Second male lead character in Summer of Youth. He was also destined to lose the love battle against the main lead character of the novel.
"Hi, where you zone out." Jack snapped in front of Ryan's eyes.
He suddenly came back to reality.
"Yes, you know where the direction is." he asked Jack.
"Yesh, my brother gave me this map," he replied calmly then he run and shouted "Hurry up if you miss chairs in the front row then you can't see beautiful womens."
Ryan smiles awkwardly and says pointing finger towards him "he is a pervert or second male lead character."
He took off running after Jack toward the auditorium. It felt great—this rush of having friends and just enjoying the moment with them.
The massive auditorium of Westbridge International College buzzed with noise and excitement.
Thousands of new students filled the luxurious hall while bright crystal lights illuminated the entire place with elegance.
Large screens displayed the university emblem proudly above the stage.
Ryan sat quietly near the middle row while calmly observing his surroundings.
Jack was sitting in the front row. His eyes were filled with excitement.
Groups had already begun forming.
Rich young masters of powerful families even though they don't have any skills but due to their family background and wealth they are able to enter the Westbridge International University. They talked confidently about sports cars and family businesses.
Beautiful girls exchanged social media accounts while secretly observing influential male students.
Some ordinary scholarship students who came from ordinary backgrounds but they entered here through their talents and skills they're looking nervous and out of place.
The invisible hierarchy of Westbridge already existed from the very first day.
Ryan crossed his arms silently.
"This place really is exactly like the novel."
In the past , he was only able to study in a local college, and he didn't have money or influence to get admission in a good university.
But now it's different because in this life he had both money, connection and influence. He is able to study in the biggest university in the entire country.
At that moment, the lights inside the auditorium dimmed slightly.
The noisy atmosphere slowly quieted down.
Then—
A woman walked onto the stage.
Instantly, countless eyes focused on her.
Ryan's gaze sharpened slightly.
The third female lead.
Claire Anderson.
The Student Council President of Westbridge International College.
She possessed shoulder-length dark hair, sharp beautiful eyes, and an elegant mature aura that made her stand out immediately.
Unlike Sophia Laurent's cold noble beauty, Claire carried the charm of a capable leader.
Confidence.
Graceful.
Unreachable.
Her uniform was perfectly neat, and the student council badge on her chest symbolized authority within the university.
Even many male students unconsciously straightened their posture when looking at her.
"She's as beautiful as Sophia."
"So that's the Student Council President?"
"She looks like a movie actress."
"She is the eldest daughter of the Anderson family."
"I also heard that Senior Ethan loves her."
Whispers spread throughout the auditorium.
Claire calmly stood behind the podium and adjusted the microphone.
All the students in the hall became completely silent.
"Welcome, freshers and congratulations on beginning at Westbridge International University."
Her clear and composed voice echoed throughout the massive auditorium.
A pause follows in the entire hall everyone holds its breath for a beat, then applause starts—slow, deliberate and gaining warmth.
As she continued speaking, Ryan quietly observed her.
In the original novel, Claire Anderson was one of the most admired women before Sophia in the entire university.
Not only because of her appearance—
But because of her talent and kind nature.
"This place was not built on the ideal that follows: some are born kings so they will become king and others are born poor, so they spend their life as poor." she said calmly.
Freshers exchange hopeful smiles; a few mentors in the audience nod with eyes bright.
"In this university we believe every person deserves an equal chance to compete, to learn and to rise based on talent and effort. Your background is the opening chapter, not the whole story."
She said loudly with inspiration in her eyes.
At only twenty years old, she was already famous for her leadership abilities, academic excellence grades and powerful family background. It's like a perfect human in the world.
The Anderson Family ranked among the top business families in the country.
Yet despite her popularity, Claire never entered relationships easily; she only focused on studies.
"History will be written by those who show up with curiosity and courage. Many who shocked the world and earned their place in the Guinness of achievement began right where you are now — unsure, excited, and willing to try. You may be the next name people whisper in awe." she continued.
For nearly two years many people admired her as a goddess only appears in their dreams but their only one particular person constantly chased her.
Ethan Vale.
One of the villainous young masters in the novel. He look little bit more handsome than main lead character, but if talking about family background than little bit smaller than main lead character and one more thing he was obsessive of Claire Anderson.
He continuously tried to win Claire's heart using gifts, family influence to pressure her family and confessions in public.
But Claire rejected him every single time.
"The university will give you the stage; it is up to you to perform, to create, and to care."
The entire hall started clapping and swelling into rhythmic cheering for her.
"Begin today not by proving you belong, but by building the work that proves it. Welcome to Westbridge — make it your launchpad."
As she steps down from the stage the crowd of students cover her in the front row to shake hands with her and thank her for giving inspiration, boosting their dreams and shared sense of possibility.