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Chapter 46Lana had just turned the corner when she saw a stranger leave her dorm room. A guy she had never seen before. Tall, dark hair, a confident stride—definitely not someone from their usual circle. She watched as he casually walked down the hall, disappearing around the corner.Her lips curled slightly, both in amusement and irritation. So this was the guy Ryan saw Jessie with. The reason Ryan had spent half the night crashing out Lana wanted to say something to Jessie about it, but then again, what was the point? She wasn’t going to stir up unnecessary drama. If Jessie wanted to sneak around with someone else while Ryan was busy convincing himself she was the love of his life, that was her business. Maybe now, at least, Ryan would finally stop obsessing over her.She shook her head and pushed open the door to the dorm.Jessie was sitting cross-legged on her bed, scrolling through her phone, but she looked up the moment Lana walked in. Her face lit up as she saw her “Hey, Lan
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Chapter 47They all said their goodbyes to each other and went their separate ways to their respective departments. Sophia adjusted her bag strap as she walked toward her first class of the day, mentally going over her schedule. The morning air was cool and the campus was already busy with the students hurrying to their lectures, chatting in small groups, or grabbing a quick breakfast from the nearby stalls.Sophia had unknowingly started to make a name for herself in her department. She wasn’t trying to stand out, but her intelligence and work ethic had earned her recognition among both her professors and classmates. Her name was frequently brought up in discussions—sometimes in admiration, sometimes in comparison.She was aware of the attention but didn’t necessarily enjoy it. Sure, she appreciated being acknowledged for her efforts, but she wasn’t the type to bask in the spotlight. She preferred to keep her head down and focus on her studies.Unfortunately, not everyone saw it that
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Chapter 48The whole class immediately began to groan loudly showing their disapproval Sophia felt her stomach drop. Everything I have taught today will be put to you as a test and note that this is worth a lot of marks , so you better handle it well, this is the way I know those that have been paying attention.You have got to be kidding me. Katrina, from the front of the class, let out a heavy sigh. "Seriously? A test? Some of us actually have lives, you know." The professor ignored her, already passing out the question papers. Sophia felt trapped. If she left now, she’d fail the test completely. But if she stayed, there was no telling how long this would take—and she couldn’t afford to be late for work. Her mind raced as the paper landed on her desk. It was just a short test—five questions, all essay-based. Nothing too complicated, but it still required time and effort. She could feel her beat faster as she glanced at the time again—12:58 PM. There was no way she was
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Chapter 49Sophia checked the time again—1:40PM. She had exactly 20 minutes left to get to Pappie’s, but the walk was at least 30 minutes. There was no way she was going to make it.She began panicking as she picked up her pace, walking as fast as she could. She wasn’t just walking—she was practically jogging. But she knew it wasn’t enough. There was no way she’d get there on time unless she found a shortcut or, better yet, a ride.She was already imagining the disappointment on Harris’s face. The one chance she had to finally start making money, and she was going to blow it on the first day.Frustrated, she ran a hand through her hair and kept moving. That’s when she noticed a car parked just ahead. Normally, she wouldn’t have paid any attention to it—except she recognized the person behind the wheel.Ryan. She stopped in her tracks, staring for a moment. He was the friend of that girl who had taken all her savings. He had sounded reasonable that day , even though there wasn't reall
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Chapter 50 Sophia pushed open the cafe door, slightly out of breath from her rush to get there. The familiar scent of freshly brewed coffee and warm pastries filled the air, instantly making her feel at ease.Behind the counter, Harris stood waiting for her, grinning. "Look who finally made it," she teased, already holding out an apron.Sophia let out a small laugh, taking the apron from him. "Hi good afternoon I tried my best to be on time,had some hurdles along the way" she pointed out, tying it around her waist."Yeah, yeah," Harris chuckled. It's nice seeing you again Sophia shook her head, it is nice being here didn't think I would get called up as it was weeks. She knew how close she had been to missing this chance, and she wasn’t about to mess it up.She didn’t need a tour—she had already been shown around weeks ago when she first applied for the job. She had been expecting a call back sooner, but business had been slow, and they hadn’t needed extra hands until now.Now t
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Chapter 51Sophia found herself blushing as she walked back behind the counter, and she didn’t know why. Maybe it was because Ryan had said he found her interesting. Compliments weren’t new to her—people told her she was smart, hardworking, even pretty—but for some reason, this one felt different.She shook her head, trying to dismiss the thought. It wasn’t that deep.Yet, she couldn’t deny that she found him attractive. She had, in fact, stalked his social media once, which was how she even knew his name. She had never spoken to him before today, but something about him intrigued her.Shrugging off the feeling, she focused on her job. The cafe was comfortably busy, with a steady stream of customers coming in for their midday caffeine fix. She served pastries and coffee, getting the hang of moving around behind the counter with ease.She had just finished making a latte when a voice called her name."Sophia?"She looked up and saw two of her classmates standing near the register, look
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Chapter 52But maybe—just maybe—he did care about someone else. The thought was ridiculous, but he couldn’t deny that the beautiful girl he dropped off earlier had stayed on his mind longer than she probably should have. It wasn’t just that she was attractive. There was something different about her, something that made him want to talk to her again. He waved Lana Goodbye and then turned around, suddenly not being in the mood to talk since the mention of Jessie He reached into his pocket, feeling the tiniest hope in his chest. He had quickly scribbled his number on a piece of paper and slipped it into her hand as she rushed into the cafe. He hoped she noticed it, hoped she’d call. But at the same time, he wasn’t sure why he cared so much. It was just a random girl, right?And she particularly told him she wasn't the type to talk much. Most especially to strangersStill, he pulled out his phone and checked the screen. No new messages.Ryan sighed and checked the time. It was still wor
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Chapter 53As Sophia walked toward her dorm, she wondered if Mia and Olivia had been worried about her being away from the room till now. It wasn't like her to stay out this long without telling them, but the day had been so packed that she barely had time to check her phone. When she finally reached their room, she noticed the door was slightly open. Before she could step inside, Mia’s voice rang out. "Hey, look who finally decided to show up!" Mia practically screamed, jumping up from her bed. Sophia barely had a second to react before Olivia rushed toward her, wrapping her in a tight hug. "Where have you been?" Olivia asked, pulling back just enough to look at her face. "We were starting to think you got kidnapped or something!" Sophia laughed, shaking her head. "Easy, girls. You’re acting like I went on some long journey. I was only away for a few hours. Did you miss me that much?" Mia turned away, crossing her arms. "I mean… maybe a little. We might’ve been concerne
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Chapter 91She really didn’t want to run into him tonight. It wasn’t like she had done anything wrong—she had just turned down seeing him today, and that wasn’t a crime, she felt bad for that. But if he saw her here, at a party, after telling him she was staying in? Yeah. That was going to be awkward and it sound be very dishonest on her part She could already imagine the teasing.Oh, I thought you were studying, Sophia?And worse, she wasn’t sure how she would explain it. She had planned to stay in, but Olivia and Mia had been too persistent. And maybe—just maybe—she had wanted a break after all.But none of that mattered right now. What mattered was avoiding Ryan at all costs."Hey, are you okay?" Olivia asked, noticing Sophia’s silence.Sophia quickly forced a smile. "Yeah! Just, uh, just checking something on my phone."Olivia nodded, clearly not suspicious. "You sure you don’t want to dance?""Positive," Sophia said quickly. "You guys go ahead.""Okay, suit yourself!" Olivia sh
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Chapter 90As soon as they stepped through the open gates, the music seemed to double in volume, the deep bass vibrating through the air. The place was already packed, with people scattered across the front yard, laughing, drinking, and dancing. The energy was high—this was clearly the party of the weekend. Like the whole school was invited Sohpia hoped she wouldn't come across someone like Katrina or even worse ryan"Damn," Olivia muttered as she took in the crowd. "The person throwing this really didn’t hold back."Mia grinned. "I told you. Looks like The guy goes all out." Just as his girlfriend always bragged Sophia glanced around, already feeling slightly out of place. Parties weren’t exactly her thing, and the sheer number of people was a little overwhelming. They were all putting on expensive jewelry, carrying the biggest of phones they were clearly the wealthy type but she was not going to be swayed. She adjusted her dress slightly, trying to shake off the discomfort."Alrig
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Chapter 89As soon as the ride pulled up outside their dorm, Sophia, Mia, and Olivia went downstairs and piled into the backseat, squeezing in together. The energy in the car was already electric, and Mia was practically bouncing in her seat with excitement."This is going to be so fun," she said, clapping her hands together. "I can't believe this is, like, our first official girls’ night out!"Olivia, who was sitting on the other side of Sophia, grinned as she pulled out her phone. "Alright, come on, girls, we have to take a picture before we get too distracted."Sophia groaned but leaned in anyway, knowing there was no escaping it. Olivia switched to selfie mode, angling the camera so all three of them could fit into the frame."Okay, everybody do something cute," Olivia instructed.Mia instantly threw up a peace sign, Sophia gave a reluctant but amused smile, and Olivia pursed her lips playfully before snapping a few pictures."Let me see," Mia said, leaning over Olivia’s shoulder
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Chapter 88The ride to Zach’s place was mostly quiet, save for the occasional song playing from Ryan’s playlist. Lana sat in the passenger seat, her legs propped up on the dashboard as she absentmindedly scrolled through her phone. The party wasn’t starting for a few more hours, but since Zach was one of Ryan’s oldest friends—despite their history—he figured it would be easier to arrive early and get settled in before the place got too crowded. Lana, on the other hand, had her own reasons for tagging along early. She had packed her party outfit in a bag, planning to change at Zach’s instead of getting dressed at home. There was no way she was going to sit through an entire car ride in a tight dress and heels. She wanted to look perfect for it , and for Ryan also , she figured since he would be without a companion there, she could be like his plus one and she sure as hell wanted to look good for it As they pulled into Zach’s driveway, Ryan took a deep breath. He didn’t particularly
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Chapter 87Justine shrugged, pretending to be indifferent even though her heart was hammering. “Well, yeah. I mean… was it weird for you?”Matt’s smirk deepened, his expression softening. “Weird?” he repeated. “Not even a little.”Her stomach flipped at the certainty in his voice.He tilted his head slightly, studying her with that same unreadable intensity. “What about you, how did it feel to you ?”She held his gaze, her lips curving into a small smile. “Not weird at all,it felt good if I am Being honest,” she admitted.Something shifted between them at that moment. The tension that had hung heavy in the air now turned into something else—something warmer, more electric.Matt leaned forward slightly, his voice lower now. “So… does that mean you liked it?”Justine felt heat on her neck, but she refused to look away. “I did.” She hesitated, then, with a small laugh, added, “Do you Want to do it again?”Matt exhaled a soft chuckle, shaking his head in amusement. “Are you sure about wha
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Chapter 86Eleanor Walsh sat in the guest room, her hands folded in her lap, staring blankly at the window. It was almost midday and the sun was still out , but it did little to warm the kind of feeling inside her. She had been avoiding David since yesterday’s disastrous meeting, knowing full well that if they spoke, it would turn into a full-blown argument.She could still hear his voice from the boardroom, practically spitting in rage when she shut down the deal. “Do you even understand what you’ve done?” he had asked through clenched teeth as the investors left, their expressions unreadable.Yes, she understood perfectly. She had stopped him from making what she believed to be a huge mistake.David had been so furious that he hadn't even ridden home with her. Instead, he had taken a private car somewhere—she had no idea where, nor did she care to ask. It didn't matter to her at that moment. When he finally returned home, it was well past midnight. He had walked into their bedroom w
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Chapter 85It wasn’t until close to noon that Sophia and her friends’ order finally arrived. By that time, Olivia had complained no less than ten times about how hungry she was, dramatically falling onto the bed and groaning every few minutes.“I swear, if that food doesn’t get here in the next five minutes, I might actually pass out,” Olivia whined, rolling onto her stomach and burying her face in her pillow.Mia snorted. “Relax, Liv. You act like you haven’t eaten in days.”“I might as well have! You don’t get it—I woke up starving, and Sophia’s generosity is the only thing keeping me alive right now,” Olivia said, turning to Sophia with puppy-dog eyes. “Thank you, by the way. I will never forget this.”Sophia chuckled, shaking her head. “You’re so dramatic. It’s just breakfast.”“No, it’s the breakfast,” Olivia corrected. “The one that will bring me back to life.”As if on cue, a knock sounded at the door, making all three girls pause for a second before Olivia sat up on the bed.“
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Chapter 84A short while later, Justine stepped out and Matt led her to his car. She was trying so hard to ignore the fact that she was very nervous . He opened the door gently for her and she stepped in. They drove in comfortable silence, the radio playing a soft tune. The drive was a quiet one.Soon they arrived at his apartment, she wasn’t sure what she expected, but his place was surprisingly… homey. It wasn’t overly fancy, just warm and inviting. Like a bachelor wealthy enough to put up such a set up “Make yourself comfortable,” Matt said, setting the pizza and wine down on the coffee table.She sat on the couch, hugging a throw pillow as he grabbed two glasses and poured the wine. I don't know if I should say thank you for inviting me over but let's begin then "So, what movie are we watching?" she asked, accepting her glass.Matt smirked. "That depends—are you a rom-com kind of girl, or do you secretly enjoy thrillers?""Thrillers, obviously," she said without hesitat
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Chapter 83Lana nodded, keeping her face neutral. “Sounds fun and you kind of look happy”Ryan narrowed his eyes at her. “That’s it? I thought you were going to drag me or at least drop one of your sarcastic remarks Lana shrugged, looking out the window. “What do you want me to say, Ryan? You’re clearly into her.”Ryan tilted his head. Something about her tone made him pause, but he brushed it off. “Yeah, I guess I am. She’s different, you know?”Lana forced a small smile. “Is it different?”Ryan nodded. “Yeah. But she turned me down today when I asked her to meet up.”Lana raised an eyebrow. “Ouch,that must hurt your ego.”Ryan sighed. “Yeah, but she said she had to catch up on notes, so it’s not that deep.”Lana scoffed. “Ryan, you have to start reading between the lines. Girls don’t always say what they mean.”Ryan smirked. “Oh? And what exactly do you mean when you say you’re ‘not into anyone’?”Lana froze for half a second before rolling her eyes. “Oh, shut up.”“No, seriously.
