Chapter 1639


    Chapter 1639


    The sound of his approach was as familiar at Capital College as the aroma of fresh-baked apple pie at


    the county fair.


    Everyone turned around, unsurprised, to find none other than Garrett Horton standing behind them,


    one of the four notorious rich boys that ruled the social scene.


    “Ah, Garrett,” they chimed. “What brings you to school so early?”


    Garrett shed his trademark grin. “If you lot can show up, why can’t I?”


    The crowd fell silent. Noeback for that.


    It was well-known that the privileged few, like Garrett, typically made their grand entrance a few days


    after the start of term, and always as a pack, never solo. Which is why everyone was curious to see


    him strolling in alone, and so early in the day.


    Garrett scanned the group. “None of you guys snagged a girlfriend yet?”e2


    A collective embarrassment hung in the air. They wouldn’t be loitering at the school gates if they had


    girlfriends.


    Garrett chuckled before continuing, “Do you even know who that girl is, or are you just shooting your


    shot in the dark?”


    One of them quipped, “A fair maiden for a gant knight.”


    Another added, “Right? Right? We volunteer to wee the newbies, but let’s be honest, we’ve got


    our motives.”


    One more piped up, “Most girls here are taken. When a fresh face shows up, and a knockout at that,


    who wouldn’t want to get a little closer?”


    Garrett tapped the guy’s forehead. “After seeing a stud like me, she won’t give you jokers a second


    nce.”


    The crowd buzzed with gossip. “Garrett, don’t tell me that stunner is your girl?”


    Their spection seemed to please Garrett. “Not yet, but give it time. Keep your eyes peeled, fes,


    and don’t mess with what’s mine.”


    Their teasing continued. “So, she’s one of Garrett’s conquests. No wonder we don’t stand a chance.”


    “Keep that in mind,” said Garrett, waving them off as he made a beeline for someone in the distance.


    They watched Garrett’s retreating figure, shaking their heads in unison. “Man, such a sweet girl about


    to get caught up with the Horton yboy.”


    Someone elsemented, “Garrett changes girlfriends faster than he changes shirts. How does he do


    it?”


    The reply was swift, “Money, my friend. Money opens all doors. He’d be out of luck without it, even if he


    looked like a Hollywood heartthrob.”


    “Lucky for him, he was born a Horton. Even if he never lifts a finger, he’s set for life.”


    “Speaking of wealth, the Riveras outdo the Hortons. Girls are all over Zavier. Even our homing


    queen swore she’d only marry him…”


    “Her marrying Zavier depends on if he’s even interested.”


    “I think Zavier might be a bit off. He does not even flinch when the homing queenes onto


    him.”


    “Right? Who’d choose a cold game console over a warm girlfriend?”


    Someone whispered, “I heard Zavier’s engaged.”


    “Is that for real?”


    “Who’s the luckydy?”


    “Must be a rumor.”


    “I heard it’s an arranged match made by his grandpa Hudson. But let’s not spread that around.”


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    “Zavier’s too game-obsessed to agree to an engagement.”


    The conversation about Zavier grew more animated and oundish with each passing moment.


    Meanwhile, Skyler walked in, a violin case slung over one shoulder and a suitcase rolling behind. She


    was the new kid, the cause of all the morning’s buzz. unaware of the plots and ns already in motion


    around her.