Chapter 1672


    Chapter 1672


    Desiree thought Skyler had learned the truth from Zavier-that she wasn’t his girlfriend at all-and was


    just trying to rile her up.


    Desiree couldn’t stand it. With a nce that could freeze hell itself, she signaled her wing-woman,


    “Allie, handle it.”


    Allie, ever the loyal sidekick, stepped forward, her hand poised to deliver a p that would ring through


    the halls. But Skyler, quick as a cat, caught Allie’s wrist mid-air. “What do you think you’re doing?”


    The two hadn’t expected such a burst of strength from Skyler, who always seemed as if a strong


    breeze could knock her over. They were momentarily stunned.


    Allie looked to Desiree for direction, and with a subtle nod, Desiree ordered her to back off.


    Once they were alone, Desiree’s eyes bore into Skyler like icicles. “Do you know that I could have you


    kicked out of Capital College?”


    Skyler bit her lip, refusing to back down under Desiree’s cial stare.e2


    Desiree continued, her voice dripping with venom. “With just a flick of my finger, not only could I have


    you tossed out on your ear, but I could also ensure you leave a legacy-a scandal that will be the talk of


    every dorm room and dining hall.”


    Skyler was timid, not a fan of stirring up trouble, but she wasn’t foolish. She knew the Rivera family had


    orchestrated her public speaking alongside Zavier at the opening ceremony. Regardless of Zavier’s


    eptance or the Rivera family’s opinion of her, to those in the know, she was the fiancée chosen for


    Zavier by Hudson himself.


    As Zavier had said the night before, by wearing the title of his fiancée, she represented him. And how


    many in the Capital would dare touch her? “You go ahead and try. Don’te crying to me when it


    backfires.”


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    Fuming, Desiree clenched her teeth. “Fine, let the games begin.”


    If Zavier were to go public with Skyler’s status, revealing her as his fiancée, Desiree wouldn’t darey a


    finger on her. But currently, only a handful at the college were privy to this fact.


    Desiree could easily find a few thugs to ruin Skyler’s future.


    With no afternoon sses, Skyler decided to look for another part-time job-preferably one that paid by


    the hour and settled ounts immediately.


    She packed her backpack and was ready to head out when she ran into Emma and Amandaing


    back to the dorm. The two were in the middle of a conversation and seemed thrilled about something.


    Spotting Skyler with her bag, they chimed in, “Skyler, heading out again?”


    Skyler nodded, “Yeah, looking for another side gig.”


    Emma grabbed her arm, “You can always find a job, but a gathering of heartthrobs isn’t an everyday


    sight.”


    Skyler was puzzled. “What gathering of heartthrobs?”


    Amanda jumped in, “You’re always busy chasing dors,pletely out of the loop with campus life.


    There’s a big basketball final this afternoon between our Capital College guys and the team from the


    university across town.”


    Skyler knew about the game but hadn’t paid any attention. “I’m not really into basketball.”


    Emma teased, “Who’s into the game? We’re into the guys ying the game.”


    Amanda stated, “All the hotties from both teams will be there. It’s our chance to feast our eyes. You


    can’t just sit this one out.”


    Skyler had even less interest in “hotties” than in basketball. Her mind was set on earning enough to


    bring her sister to the Capital. “You guys enjoy the game. I’ll pass.”


    But Emma and Amanda wouldn’t take no for an answer. Each took an arm, dering in unison, “We


    came back especially for you. You’re going, whether you like it or not.”