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CHAPTER 41
Quietly, Becky found herself fading back into Jared's arms—or at least into his grip anyway. They were dancing under the glittery lights and sometimes, she could feel the eyes of people sharply pressing into her back. At other times, she was completely in sync with Jared, Speaking with him and dancing slowly made it a whole lot easier to forget about the chaos swirling around them.Becky's eyes landed on someone and she sighed.“What is it?” Jared asked gently.“Monica is hiding behind a wall over there.” Becky whispered, using her head and eyes to point out where Monica was standing. Jared shook his head.Inconspicuously, he gave a small nod to one of the security guards standing behind Monica. He walked over to her and grabbed her arms.“Hey! Hey!” Monica yelled, “unhand, unhand me this instant! Do you have any idea who you’re holding like this?!”The guard didn't answer her, he just kept hurting her out as she kicked and screamed. Students turned around, cameras held steady. Becky
CHAPTER 40
The grand hall shimmered under the chandeliers, every crystal reflecting the warm, golden light across the polished marble floors. Guests mingled in clusters, champagne flutes in hand, their laughter rising and falling like music in the background. Jared led Becky through the crowd, his hand still resting gently at the small of her back, keeping her close as if guiding her through a field of predators.Becky tried to maintain her composure, her smile polished, her eyes aware of every lingering glance from the women who lingered too long on him. Her mantra kept her grounded, though her heart still leapt every time Jared’s fingers brushed hers, every time his eyes flicked toward hers with that familiar warmth.It was then that she felt it before she even saw her. Shelly Adams, in her signature designer ensemble, gliding through the crowd like a predator stalking its prey. Her heels clicked against the marble floor, a deliberate, rhythmic sound that drew attention without seeming to.
CHAPTER 39
Becky’s pulse quickened as her car rolled to a gentle stop outside the grand entrance of the House of Glams event hall. The red carpet stretched out before her like a river of starlight, gleaming under the carefully placed lights. Glittering chandeliers reflected off the glass façade of the building, casting a soft, golden glow that made the evening feel like something out of a movie.Her stomach fluttered, not just from the grandeur of the event, but from the knowledge that Jared would be waiting for her. She gripped the edge of her seat, smoothing the folds of her champagne-shiny dress with trembling hands. The sequins caught the light with each subtle movement, sparkling like they had been stitched with little flecks of hope.She tried to take a steadying breath, reminding herself of the arrangement they had agreed on. Pretend date. Just pretend. No matter how his presence made her heart race, no matter how the sound of his voice or the warmth of his hand lingered in her memory,
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
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