Fifty Dollars
His gaze remained fixed on the bill resting on the table before him. The total amount due was a mere fifty dollars, a sum that should have covered his modest orders. However, the faculty members had more in store for the soldier in distress than a simple meal. As his eyes scanned the exorbitant bill, a surge of anger coursed through his veins.
Hidden Potential
Despite his youth and perceived immaturity, they seemed oblivious to his untapped potential. The responsibility for the bill would ultimately fall on their shoulders, a burden that he was determined to make them bear.