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CHAPTER 38
Becky’s heart skipped a beat as she walked beside Jared, her fingers still tangled with his. She could feel the warmth from his hand seeping into hers, steadying her in a way that made everything else around her fade into the background. For a fleeting moment, the courtyard noises, the chatter of passing students, the clanging of dishes from the outdoor café—all of it ceased to exist.He had called her his date. Her date.Her lips curved into a smile before she even realized it. Her mind raced, spinning scenarios that felt more like a dream than reality. Gala lights, chandeliers, music, dancing… Jared and Becky, side by side. For once, she imagined herself not as a supporting player in his dramatic world but as someone who truly belonged by his side.“Wow…” she breathed, almost whispering. “You… called me your date.”Jared’s lips quirked upward, a small, slightly awkward smile that only made him more endearing.“Yeah,” he said, though his eyes flickered with something that wasn’t qu
CHAPTER 37
Shelly left the gym hallway still crackling with adrenaline. Her palms tingled from shoving Monica around, and her heartbeat thumped like it was trying to punch its way out of her chest. She could still feel Monica’s perfume lingering on her wrists, still hear her irritating voice echoing in her ears.The nerve.The absolute audacity.Of all the girls in LAU, Monica Simons thought she could just claim Jared like a prize from a carnival booth?Shelly scoffed as she marched across the courtyard.“Over my dead body,” she muttered under her breath.Students parted for her like she was Moses and they were the Red Sea—no one dared get in her path when she walked like that, with her jaw tight and her shoulders squared and that look in her eyes that broadcasted: Try me today and see what happens.She needed to find Jared.Not because she had to check on him.Not because she cared if the rumors got to him.No.It was the principle.She refused to let Monica think she had won even a sliver of g
CHAPTER 36
By late afternoon, LAU was practically vibrating with gossip. The morning’s confrontation had spread like wildfire—half the school had heard about it, the other half had already exaggerated it beyond recognition.Some said Monica had confessed to Jared publicly.Others said Becky slapped Monica in the courtyard.A few dramatic ones even claimed Jared had accepted Monica's proposal.All of it was wrong, but none of it mattered. Rumors didn’t need accuracy. They only needed fuel.And Monica Simons was gasoline.Shelly Adams heard every version by the time she entered the business faculty lounge, her heels tapping sharply against the marble floor. Her hair was pinned back into a sleek ponytail, her outfit crisp and expensive, but nothing glowed brighter than the fury radiating off her.She didn’t walk, she prowled.Three girls lounging on a couch near the vending machine quieted instantly. They had been laughing over a live audio someone recorded of Monica trying to convince Jared to tak
CHAPTER 35
Morning at LAU was never peaceful anymore—not for Jared, and definitely not for the people orbiting around him like moths drawn to a flame they didn’t understand.Word of his sudden millionaire status had officially gone school-wide. By sunrise, the campus was buzzing louder than the air-conditioning vents in the library.Every whisper had his name in it. Every corridor felt like someone was waiting for him. Every pair of eyes that turned his way lingered just a second too long.And today—this particular day—the atmosphere was even thicker. It was gala day.The auction event was only a few hours away, and half the student body had already dressed like they were entering a red-carpet movie premiere. The other half were gossiping about Jared’s “mysterious admirer” who had sent him a hundred-thousand-dollar outfit.Jared, who usually walked to class in peace, found himself dodging glances, smiles, giggles, and whispers like bullets in a war he never signed up for.Becky stood beside him
CHAPTER 34
While Jared and his friends were wrapped up in their dramatic lives, Monica had been doing some underground work of her own. While she didn't want to openly confront Jared again, she had her own ways of making sure she got what she wanted.She watched Jared crouch under the car. She heard his exchange with the mystery number. Was someone trying to get in the way of what she wanted yet again. When Jared walked off and towards the bus stop, Monica rushed to follow him but someone grabbed her wrist.“Who—” her voice cut off when she noticed who was holding her.Monica laughed mirthlessly, “you really, really shouldn't be here.”Lisa let go of her wrist and dusted of ger hands like she'd just picked up something filthy, “neither should you.”Monica broke out in full laughter and Lisa was tempted to slap her into silence.“That's honestly insanely rich coming from you, Lisa. The fuck do you want?!”Lisa sighed, “you're being a creep. Why are you stalking him?”Monica eyed her disdainfully,
CHAPTER 33
Jared stepped aside to answer the call he had gotten. While he was away, Brad and Becky continued to speak and marvel about the new car.Brad reached out to touch it, “this is actually so crazy. I'm still trying to get myself to completely believe it.Becky laughed, “at least you got it back. I'm wondering if our mysterious benefactor will help me get a new bag.”“But nothing happened to your bag.”“I know, I know. But the idea of using it still gives me the creeps. Like my skin crawls. I might just throw it out.”Brad's eyes widened, “it's a Hermes bag, Becky. Wash it, bleach it, but you can't just toss it out!”Becky giggled, “okay, okay fine. But I'll probably end up selling it or something. It gives me the heebie-jeebies.”Brad kept observing the new car, his brain slowly adjusting to the surprise gift. “But, I'm still trying to figure out who, you know?”“In case it's dangerous… cause I kinda doubt it.”“No, not just that.” Brad smiled, “Just to see if there's anyone to thank for
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