The Hidden Billionaire

Chapter 3

If someone had told me three months ago that I would have to leave London for my safety - I would have laughed. I was running away like a coward with my tail between my legs, instead of solving my problems. I didn't what was more insulting, the fact that I was the richest person in the world and couldn't solve a dispute. Or the fact that I was going to be attending High school in America when I have already graduated High school and have a Business and  Computer science PhD. 

Looking at the preppy building in front of me, I could only hope that this will be enough to keep me safe until the threat subsided. I looked towards my left where Robert was driving toward the front entrance of the prestigious Lakeview Academy- my home for the next nine months. I sighed as I faced the front again taking into the vast fields that spanned the property, a football game that was in progress and the crowd going wild. 

"I don't understand why I have to attend High school when I have already learnt everything Robert". I grumbled in slight annoyance. I understood perfectly well why- but that did not mean that I was happy about it. It would be the first time that I would be away from Levi for so long.  

"You know why Avalon, this is for your safety. I will not back down on this. Besides this is a genius plan- to hide right under their noses. Also this school is private and many elites go here, therefore they will automatically have higher safety precautions, compared to public High schools". 

"I am posing to be a scholarship student. How will this benefit me? I have so much on my plate with the latest designs and the billboards that are due to run within the next few months. I do not have time for hormonal teenagers and homework involving calculus". 

"You are a teenager yourself pumpkin", he smirked cheekily before adding in a serious tone "This is for your safety Avalon, I need to know that you will be safe here. We have changed your last name and are using your mother's maiden name. So now you have your alias as Avalon Gracia, and I will be registered as your guardian. We've made sure that the documents showed that you are from a middle-income background, so we have more time to find that fucker before anything gets serious. The Dean knows who you really are, so if you do have any problems just go to him. But you shouldn't have any problems because my team and I will be there - always". 

I sighed slightly as I stepped out of the rented run-down jeep. "Take care of yourself, and Levi- please".

"Always, pumpkin". His eyes softened as he kissed my forehead.

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"Miss Kingston I must say it is an h...ho...honour to meet you. I h...have read many o...of your papers and your views upon your business". He stuttered with nervous eyes and clasped his hands together as Robert left the premises. 

"Dean Evans thank you for your praise. As you know Robert has previously briefed you over the phone upon the predicament that I face. Therefore you must understand as to why I am here. I believe that you have signed an agreement regarding confidentiality about my identity?" He nodded. "So I must ask you to treat me as one of your students and please call me Miss Gracia from now on" I said monotonously. 

"I...I apologise Miss Kin...Gracia, your identity will be confidential and only I will know of it. Here is the welcoming pack to Lakeview Academy, your room keys and your timetable. As all students here, you will have private quarters with a fitted en-suite. I have one of my students who is here right outside as we speak to escort you to your accommodation". He nearly squeaks by the end of his speech whilst sweat is accumulating on his head. 

I shook his hand as he opened his office door for me. "Thank you once again Dean for taking me into such a prestigious school". With this I collected my belongings and the welcome pack before stepping out into reception.