Darius knew the lead security guard was

furious at the other students’ prejudice and could blow up any time. An amused

grin curled on Darius’ face as he shook his head and said, “That’s because I

didn’t know I was the heir to a wealthy family back then. The poverty I

experienced was very much real—it was so bad that I dared not eat until I was

full for every meal, fearing that I’d run out of money.”

He had spoken so calmly, but his words

touched the lead security guard, whose eyes reddened. Thu