CHAPTER 95
HAYDEN POV
After Ren called for help, I immediately reach my grandparents so they are aware of the situation. Grandpops are fond of that rude guy so it won't be a problem. I'm confused at how he gets them fond of him, I mean. He's rude. How did he do that?
" any news with captain?" Xander asked as he walked closer to me holding the coffee he makes for us four. " thank you" I said getting one from the tray. "He's still with Ashley and as we expected, they look problematic. Ren asked me for a place to stay and I suggested my grandpops house. It's the safest place I could think of"
Carl and Christian sigh as they both get their drink. " I wish they won't get caught."
" I just really don't know how their company does that to her? I mean, it's impossible that they didn't know that she was a girl." Carl said talking about the statement released by the BLKQ gaming company regarding the
CHAPTER 96THIRD-PERSON POVAfter the call from jay stating he had resigned as their manager, the group turned silent as they all have the same thought in mind. If Jay can lose his dear job, why can't they? They want to withdraw from the group.Danielle looked at his members thinking if they did the right decision. He wants to make sure that no one will regret the consequence of their actions. " are you all sure about this? Do you really want to withdraw? I'm not forcing anyone to do the same thing." He asked and all of them nodded without thinking twice." I will never be happy with this kind of company. They did it on Ashley, there's a possibility that they can do it again on us. So im not going to regret it. " Sean spoken." But it will also be the end of our journey as professional players. You are well aware of it." Danielle said further.Sean goes silent for a moment yet
CHAPTER 97DANIELLE POVWe are now in Jay's car finally going to where Ashley is. After filing their resignation, they have been freer than ever. They haven't got to do this when they are still in the company and they love how this feeling is. Finally, they can do what they want." do you think we should be telling her about our departure from the group?" Sean asked out of nowhere. They all looked at me waiting for my response. I sigh, " actually, I don't know either." I don't think telling her about our decision would make the situation worst for her. She might think that it was her fault and I don't want that." let's not tell her. She might blame herself for it" Justin said making the group nod. " yeah, that can happen." Blaire agrees." then it's settled, let's not tell her," Sean said nodding." that's if she still hasn't seen this news," Jay said showing his phone to the group. Everyo
CHAPTER 98THIRD-PERSON POVAfter the conversation they have, Ashley gains a little confidence that there are still some people sticking to her skills and not her gender. She began to be productive than their arrival. The grandparents of Hayden are finally relieved seeing that the girl who came sad and speaking a few is now finally opening its circle again.Hayden sometimes calls and asked for updates on Ren about Ashley and he most gives updates about the outside world regarding the lies about their company. Ren has been feeling enraged about the said company and wanted to do something yet he can't leave the girl alone.Hayden also said that his father was looking for him yet he didn't mind it at all, thinking he is just searching for him as the finals will start any day. But the reason his father was looking for him was that his mother told him about the situation it caused. He was worried about his
CHAPTER 99ASHLEY POVIt's been two days since the scandal broke and I still don't have anything I could use to clear my name. I am here waiting to get protected, again. By him. I sighed looking at the guy who was always there to help me, the guy I initially hates and never expected to get along with. And who would have thought that would like me. I was just a rival yet now I was a person of his interest.I know I've been a bitch these past few days and he always tries to comfort me. I'm actually embarrassed to let them see me in this state especially we are with Hayden's grandparents. So I tried my best to act like before, to act like my usual self. They are helping me so I think I should help myself too. I am not alone. He's there, my team too...Speaking of them... How are they? Does my scandal affect them as well? I hope not. I hope they are still good. I don't want to cause them more trouble. They have
CHAPTER 100THIRD-PERSON POVAshley and his team chatted for quite a long time and Ren was happy to see that she finally opens her circle again. He likes to see her smile and he's thankful that he could see it again." She's finally smiling again," Granny else said as she was looking at the girl laughing with its member. Ren flashes a smile. " she deserves it" and looks at where Ashley was." haha, I know that kind of stare," Granny said pointing at him. " looks like Hayden was telling the truth, you like the girl" Ren shook his head never expecting that he would tell his grandma. " am I that obvious?" He chuckles." Anyone who sees your stares could tell" Granny answered smiling. " then she's really dense," Ren said laughing. " hasn't she know it yet?""She did but it takes a lot of effort for her to notice. She's so dense I promise" Ren answered shaking his head. He remember
CHAPTER 101THIRD-PERSON POVAfter the conversation they have with Danielle and Jeremy, Ashley was seen more cheerful than the first time she came to the place. She really was happy for both of her friends but aside from that, she got less than one problem. The conclusion jerk stating that Danielle was in love with her. She has been thinking about it and didn't know how to respond. Danielle was like a brother to her and doesn't want to ruin the relationship they have, so knowing that jerk had misconception by it makes her feel relieved." Hey, when did the two start dating?" Ashley asked more as they eat the food made by granny Elsa. Blaire and the member look at each other wanting to get saved. They don't want to lie more and have the situation of their captain to Ashley worsen. " ah... That, we don't know. Those two are secretive." Jay said wanted to end the topic. Ashley nodded in response. " well, that's true.
CHAPTER 102THIRD-PERSON POVDanielle got all the files he needed from Jay as he email it so fast. Jeremy on the other hand do something on her laptop purchasing some items which confused Danielle, " what is all that for?"Jeremy grins and show him the items. " I told you I have company in mind" Danielle scoffs yet smirks understanding what this girl is planning to do. She's pretty clever to think of something like this, he's amazed. " Can you do it?""I'm not just a pretty face, darling. " Jeremy answered making Danielle to laugh. " I think this is the main reason why I learned that haha"Danielle chuckled by it but then thought of a possible outcome. " But will that does not harm you? I told you I don't want to add more burden to Ashley"" Don't worry. No one will know what I'm about to do unless you tell it yourself " Jeremy said and Danielle just shook his head on it. " Co
CHAPTER 103ASHLEY POVIt's already evening and everyone was having a good time and fun with each other. I could see that my team are finally comfortable with jerks teammates. The last time we had this kind of gathering was at the samgyup restaurant when they haven't know my secret. It's good to see that everyone was having fun with each other company.Blaire and Carl looked they got a new best friend with each other. They seem to have clicked both on their attitude and personality.Xander and Sean were talking about the food they sometimes prepare for the team and throw their complaint about how rude the team was in their cooking. Haha, I never thought they could meet someone that would be totally alike them.Justin, on the other hand, prepares to have some beauty rest and put some skincare on his face, he even nags me to do the same yet I told him later, he's really the girliest I ever m