Free Web NovelChapter 101: The arrival of the one-of-a-kind Bugatti.
Lucas glanced down at his phone.
The caller ID read: Bennett.
He answered immediately.
"You’re here already?"
"We just arrived at the gate," Bennett said with a hint of amusement in her voice. "You might want to come outside."
Lucas smiled.
"I’m on my way."
He slipped his phone back into his pocket and headed toward the front entrance. His sudden departure caught everyone’s attention.
Sofia looked up curiously.
"Where are you going?"
"I’ll be right back," Lucas replied casually.
As he stepped outside, he saw Bennett standing near the driveway. Even from a distance, she stood out effortlessly. Her fitted black dress and elegant coat gave her an air of maturity that immediately drew attention.
At the same time, a massive enclosed transport truck slowly rolled through the villa gates. Behind it, ten heavily built security guards in black suits stepped out in an orderly formation.
The atmosphere instantly changed.
Conversations died down.
Everyone’s eyes were fixed on the truck.
The security team moved efficiently, directing the unloading process with practiced precision. The rear doors swung open, and a hydraulic platform slowly lowered.
Then everyone saw it.
A sleek black hypercar emerged from the transport truck like a beast waking from hibernation.
The sunlight reflected off its flawless bodywork. Its aggressive lines, futuristic curves, and unmistakable silhouette left everyone speechless.
For a few moments, the entire courtyard fell silent.
No one dared breathe too loudly.
Even those who knew nothing about cars could tell this thing was outrageously expensive.
The rumors about Lucas had already spread throughout campus.
Some said he had won eight million dollars.
Others claimed he had donated billions to the school.
Most people treated those stories like exaggerated gossip.
But now?
Standing in front of a car that looked like it belonged in a science fiction movie, many students began to reconsider.
Maybe those rumors weren’t rumors at all.
Whispers spread rapidly through the crowd.
"There’s no way eight million is enough for that."
"What kind of car even is that?"
"Look at the security team. This is insane."
"Wait... are you telling me this belongs to Lucas?"
Nearby, Zack stood frozen.
He had known Lucas had changed recently.
He had seen the confidence.
Seen the strength.
But this?
This was beyond anything he could understand.
His expression shifted between confusion, disbelief, and growing frustration.
When exactly had everything changed?
Deep down, Zack still didn’t want to believe it.
Not until he saw it with his own eyes.
As if reading everyone’s thoughts, Bennett smiled and walked toward Lucas. Without hesitation, she placed two keys in his hand.
"Mr. Gray."
"Your Bugatti La Voiture Noire has been delivered."
The moment those words left her mouth, the crowd erupted.
A Bugatti.
Not just any Bugatti.
La Voiture Noire.
Even people who knew nothing about cars had heard the name before.
One of the rarest and most expensive cars in the world.
A dream that existed only on posters and phone wallpapers.
And now?
It belonged to Lucas.
Maya stood silently among the crowd, her eyes fixed on him.
She had grown up in a wealthy family. Luxury cars weren’t unfamiliar to her.
But that wasn’t what surprised her.
What fascinated her was Lucas himself.
Throughout the entire day, he had continued to surprise her.
He was considerate.
Responsible.
Confident without being arrogant.
And now she discovered he possessed wealth far beyond what she had imagined.
Yet somehow, he never acted like someone trying to show it off.
That combination was rare.
Very rare.
For the first time in a long while, Maya found herself genuinely curious about someone.
Meanwhile, Lucas’s attention was entirely on the car.
His eyes practically lit up.
This had been his favorite car ever since he first drove it in racing games.
He knew every specification.
Every detail.
Every performance statistic.
And now it was real.
His car.
He slid into the driver’s seat, gripping the steering wheel with excitement. The interior was even more breathtaking than he had imagined.
He pressed the ignition button.
The engine roared to life.
VROOOOM!
The sound exploded through the courtyard like thunder.
Several people instinctively covered their ears.
Others stared in stunned silence.
Lucas couldn’t stop smiling.
After letting everyone admire the car for a few moments, he slowly drove it toward the garage.
This only confused everyone further.
Most of the guests were still standing around the courtyard, staring at the garage entrance in disbelief.
They had assumed Sofia had simply rented the villa for the day. After all, a place like this wasn’t something ordinary college students could afford.
But now Lucas had casually driven a one-of-a-kind Bugatti straight into the garage as if he belonged there.
As if he owned the place.
The thought sent a wave of confusion through the crowd.
Whispers spread almost immediately.
"Wait... why is he parking it in the garage?"
"Isn’t this villa rented for Sofia’s birthday?"
"Yeah, that’s what I thought too."
"Then why is Lucas acting like he lives here?"
Someone suddenly lowered their voice.
"Don’t tell me... this is actually his villa?"
The possibility sounded ridiculous.
Yet after everything they had witnessed today, nobody dared dismiss it outright.
Even Zack couldn’t make sense of it.
He stared at the closed garage door, his expression growing darker by the second.
The rumors about Lucas winning money suddenly didn’t seem so absurd anymore.
An eight-million-dollar lottery prize couldn’t explain this.
Not the villa.
Not the Bugatti.
Meanwhile, Sofia stood frozen in place, her beautiful eyes fixed on the garage. freewēbnoveℓ.com
A thought she had been suppressing all day slowly surfaced in her mind. fгeewebnovёl.com
Could it be...
This villa had never been rented at all?
Could it actually belong to Lucas?
The moment the thought appeared, her heartbeat quickened uncontrollably.
Beside her, Maya remained silent.
But the look in her eyes had changed completely.
She glanced toward the garage, then toward the calm expression on Lucas’s face as he walked back toward the courtyard.
The mystery surrounding him had only deepened.
And for some reason, she found herself wanting to know more.
Nearby, Sofia stood quietly.
Her heart was racing.
Everything about today had exceeded her expectations.
She couldn’t help imagining what it would be like if Lucas actually liked her.
If he ever confessed...
Her face grew warm at the thought.
Then her eyes drifted toward Maya.
And her smile slowly faded.
Because Maya was watching Lucas too.
And there was something in her eyes that Sofia recognized instantly.
It wasn’t admiration.
It wasn’t curiosity.
It was interest.
The kind of interest only another girl could understand.
A wave of panic washed over Sofia.
She knew exactly what kind of person Maya was.
Beautiful.
Smart.
Confident.
From an outstanding family.
If Maya genuinely decided to pursue Lucas...
Would she even stand a chance?
Sofia felt a sense of crisis.
Jessica stood frozen near the edge of the courtyard, her carefully planned scheme forgotten.
Only moments ago, she had been thinking about how to embarrass Sofia.
Now, all she felt was regret.
Pure, suffocating regret.
Her eyes remained fixed on the matte-black hypercar parked in front of the villa.
Jessica felt her chest tighten.
Meanwhile, Lucas stepped out of the driver’s seat, still admiring the car he had dreamed about for years.
Before he could say anything, another figure hurried through the gates.
It was Mason.
The moment Bennett told him she had secured the deal, he dropped everything and rushed over.
Part of it was relief.
If anything had gone wrong with a transaction worth over a hundred million dollars, he would have been caught in the middle.
But more than that...
He simply wanted to see the car for himself.
Even for someone like Mason, opportunities to see a one-of-one Bugatti La Voiture Noire up close were rare.
"Damn, Bennett actually pulled it off."
Mason walked around the car slowly, unable to hide his excitement.
"Lucas, you’re officially insane."
Bennett rolled her eyes with a smile.
"I told you I’d make it happen."
Not far away, Maya watched the scene unfold with growing disbelief.
She recognized Mason immediately.
Their families moved in similar circles.
Her father and Mason’s father were both members of the Silvermont Chamber of Commerce, and they occasionally crossed paths at business dinners and charity events.
Although Maya had spoken with Mason a few times before, she knew exactly who he was.
Empire Group ranked among the top real estate companies in Silvermont.
As the heir to one of the city’s wealthiest families, Mason had every reason to be proud.
Yet now...
He was standing beside Lucas, talking to him like an equal.
No.
Not even an equal.
There was a subtle respect in Mason’s attitude.
The kind of respect people only showed those they genuinely acknowledged.
Maya found herself staring at Lucas again.
The more she learned about him, the less she understood.
He was wealthy enough to casually buy a one-of-a-kind Bugatti.
Yet he never flaunted it.
He grilled food for everyone himself.
He cleaned up after the party without being asked.
He treated people naturally, regardless of their status.
There was no arrogance.
No superiority.
No need to prove anything.
It was strangely refreshing.
For someone who had grown up surrounded by privileged people, Lucas felt completely different.
Just then, a familiar notification echoed inside Lucas’s mind.
[Ding!]
[Maya Laurent’s favorability has increased by 5 points.]
[Current Favorability: 35]
Lucas raised an eyebrow.
Another increase?
He glanced toward Maya and caught her looking away slightly too late.
A faint smile tugged at the corner of his lips.
He had assumed someone like Maya, who came from a wealthy family herself, would be immune to money.
After all, her family owned a company. She grew up around luxury cars, private drivers, and exclusive events.
A Bugatti shouldn’t be enough to impress someone like her.
So why had her favorability increased?
Lucas was genuinely confused.
Was the school beauty from a rich family interested in material things too?
