His intense glare then shifted to Regina and Bob’s parents. He muttered, “Some people raise children while others... just let them grow like weeds.”Then, turning to Rhett Wyatt, Adrian sneered, “You must be so proud. It takes real effort to raise a daughter this vile.”“Mr.—Mr. King, please,” Rhett
“Students, teachers, staff members, and executives of Luxford University,” Dr. Caldwell began, standing on stage to make an important announcement. “Yesterday, an unprecedented situation arose, prompting major changes in the administration.”“On behalf of the university’s former shareholders, I am h
Fifth Rule: “Thou shall respect your fellow students, teachers, and staff. This includes security. Disrespect will be met with the most terrifying fate: explaining calculus to a room full of angry kindergarteners.”Charlie: “...” Inner Devil: ‘I can’t even imagine!’ Guardian Angel: ‘That would be
“Charlie? What are you doing here?” Taylor crossed his arms over his solid chest. “I thought you didn’t want to sleep with me because of your dad.”Charlie rolled her eyes. “I should not sleep just yet.”She pouted and gave Taylor a pleading look while lifting her book. “I can’t study.”Embracing Ta
Charlie chuckled, wrapping her arm around him. “I was also glad about some of those rules.”Taylor kissed her forehead. “Get some sleep. We have class, and I have basketball practice, too. Championship is coming.”“Your team is going to win,” Charlie murmured.“I’m sure we will, especially with Arch
The gym was full of students and fans, eagerly waiting for the game to start. On the Atomic Heat's side, Taylor and his team performed warm-up drills.From the midcourt line, Taylor dribbled to the baseline and passed the ball to a wing player. Each teammate took turns, rotating through different p
The score jumped to 91-60, with Atomic Heat firmly in control.The Wall Street Warriors still attempted to score, but Taylor managed to steal the ball back.With less than a minute left in the game and Atomic Heat’s victory already secured, Taylor decided to have some fun. Instead of running down th
Exams were coming up, so Charlie and Taylor seriously needed to study in the coming days. Over the weekend, they started studying together. Books were spread across the dining table. They each had a laptop and a calculator. Charlie had a mini-recorder to record all her learnings while Taylor wrote
“You like predictable?” Maxwell furrowed his brows.Okay, Dawn had to admit—Maxwell looked way too sexy. His tank top showed off his muscles, and his messy hair added to his charm. But she knew she had to hold back from admiring this beautiful man.“What’s wrong with predictable?” Dawn asked. “Bette
“I go to Suncrest Valley College of Medicine, and I started my hands-on training last week at Luxford General Hospital,” Thomas said during dinner. “That’s when I got to know Dawn a little better. I met her three weeks ago when I visited Aunt Matilda. Dawn was taking care of baby Cassy.”Thomas look
“How did you know?” Charlie asked. “I mean, it could have been Grandpa?”“Seriously, Charlie, Mr. A of Spades emailed us, saying he would continue funding as long as the rules are met,” Taylor said, his eyes still closed. “The second I read the rules, I knew it was him. It’s your dad’s trademark.”“
“So, this is your side hustle, huh, West?” Daniel asked after Taylor tested the soil in one section of the excavated land at the Suncrest Valley Project.“Cool job, Taylor,” Maxwell said.“Do you have to get your hands dirty?” Dylan asked.“Yeah, I need to make sure the soil isn’t prone to erosion.
Taylor had no bitter feelings about it. He was happy for Jeremy but sad for his girlfriend, who would have to hide in the shadows for the next three years of their relationship.After filling half of the lineup, the rest of the job was left to Carlos Ronaldo, whose sports management agency scouted t
“So, what do you say, Daniel? Are you in?” Taylor asked Daniel Langly, the captain of Suncrest Valley State University’s basketball team.“Honestly,” Daniel said, looking up. “I thought it was the end of my basketball career. I’m grateful for this opportunity, so... it’s a yes!”“You made the right
“I agree,” Drew said.“Same here,” Mark added. “Maxwell, you’ve got the talent. You are very fast.”“And I could really use friends to back me up,” Taylor said.“I’m touched,” Drew said, placing a hand on his chest.“But you gotta stop flirting with my girl,” Taylor said.“You know I was just messin
“And that’s the game! The Atomic Heat dominated with a final score of 102 to 48!” the announcer called out, just as Taylor sealed the win with a powerful slam dunk, hanging on the rim for dramatic effect.Playing in Luxford’s grand stadium, the Atomic Heat prevailed over a visiting college from Rose
“Charlie’s social media can stay private,” Kate added, “but Taylor needs a public one for game posts and endorsements.”Taylor, seated beside Charlie, gripped her hand. The thought of her being hurt bothered him. The last thing he wanted was a jealous girl mocking Charlie’s cooking skills.Charlie p