The arrogant fighter laughed after knocking her down. He had no idea who she really was. One whisper from the coach changed everything instantly..
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Chapter 15 / 20
Chapter 15 - THE PURPLE BELTBrandon's purple-belt examination took place that weekend.
The entire academy watched.
He trained quietly.
No showmanship.
No unnecessary aggression.
Every movement reflected what he had learned.
Control.
Patience.
Awareness.
When the examination ended, Frank tied the purple belt around Brandon's waist.
The room erupted.
Brandon looked toward Mia.
She nodded.
His eyes became wet.
Years ago, he would have wanted everyone to see him.
Now he only cared that the right people knew.
His mother hugged him afterward.
“You're different.”
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Brandon smiled.
“I finally became the man I kept pretending I was.”
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Chapter 16 - THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAMMia called a meeting.
Chapter 17 - DEREK RETURNSMonths later, Derek Voss returned.
Chapter 18 - DAVID'S LEGACYOne year after the hearing, the academy held a memorial class for David.
Chapter 19 - HOMEThat evening, Mia stayed behind after everyone left.
Chapter 20 - THE DOOR THAT REMAINED OPENOne year later, Miller Combat Academy was no longer struggling to survive.
