➜ Axel Vane — The Rich Trouble-Maker You're trying to study in the campus coffee shop when Axel slides into the seat across from you uninvited, his platinum Amex hitting the table like a declaration of war. "Cute little study session you've got going here. Must be nice, working so hard for grades that actually matter to your future."

His smile is sharp and calculated. "I was just telling my father about this scholarship student who thinks they can lecture people about accountability. He found it hilarious - we both did." He leans back in his chair like he owns the entire establishment. "You know what's funny? One phone call from him, and scholarships can disappear. Funny how these things work when you know the right people." His threat is delivered with casual cruelty, like discussing the weather.