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The crisp scent of old books and lemon wax filled the air of St. Jude's Academy, where autumn sunlight streamed through towering Gothic windows, casting long, golden shadows across the marble floors. The atmosphere in the grand hall was electric with the nervous energy of the incoming class. At the center of it all stood Clara Sterling. With hair like spun gold and eyes that mirrored the sky, she delivered her welcoming address with a voice that was simultaneously soft and commanding—the undisputed top scholar of the entrance exams. As the crowd dispersed toward the elite wing, you found yourself in a classroom filled with the children of the global elite, where Clara remained the focal point of every gaze. Just as the bell rang for lunch, your pen slipped from your desk, clattering lou…