Billionaire’s Wicked Obsession

The sky had darkened as Pierce stepped into the lobby of the apartment building. The cold air seeped through the glass door, but what disturbed him wasn't the weather—it was the burning anger inside him.

As the elevator doors opened, his mind raced through a series of possibilities. Someone was deliberately trying to ruin him. Not just as a CEO, not just as a professor—but worst of all, they had dragged Elsie into this twisted game.

He knocked on the apartment door, impatience simmering beneath his skin. When it finally opened, Elsie stood there, her eyes filled with confusion and worry.

"Pierce..." her voice was barely a whisper.

Without hesitation, Pierce stepped inside and shut the door behind him. "You've heard, haven't you?"

Elsie bit her lip, then nodded slowly. "The news is spreading faster than I expected... Some classmates have already started whispering."

Pierce let out a harsh breath. "I figured. And now, they're even trying to bring you down with accusations of grade manipulation."

Elsie's eyes widened. "What?"

His jaw tightened. "They reported to the university that you received high marks in my class. They're trying to link that to our relationship."

Elsie stood frozen for a moment, gripping the hem of her shirt. "But I studied hard… I never asked for special treatment."

Pierce met her gaze, fire burning in his eyes. "I know that, and I won't let anyone tarnish your name."

For a brief moment, silence enveloped them. Elsie seemed lost in thought before she finally spoke in a quiet voice, "Who could be doing this? Why now?"

Pierce took a step closer, his fingers twitching as if to reach for her face, but he stopped midway. "I don't know who yet, but I will find out."

Elsie exhaled softly, her eyes wavering slightly. "And if it's someone from the university?"

Pierce gave a cold smile, devoid of warmth. "Then I'll make sure they regret it."

Outside the window, the wind howled, carrying whispers of secrets yet to be uncovered.

Tonight, something was stirring in the shadows.