Chapter 1685


    Chapter 1685


    Back in her dorm room, Skyler couldn’t wait to wash off the day’s grime. She showered quickly,


    laundering her clothes in the process. Lying on her bed afterward, her mind buzzed with the evening’s


    events. Desiree was a piece of work, downright terrifying. Tonight’sckeys hadn’t seeded, but


    Skyler knew that witch wouldn’t hesitate to strike again.


    Something had to be done. If not, her job and studies would suffer, and that was non-negotiable.


    Lost in thought, she barely noticed when Emma and Amanda returned, trailed by Vivian, who rarely


    stayed in the dorm.


    Skyler sat up, urgency coloring her tone. “Vivian, you wouldn’t happen to have Desiree’s contact, would


    you?”


    Vivian nodded and cautiously asked. “Yeah, why?”


    “I need it,” Skyler said inly.e2


    Hesitation flickered across Vivian’s face. Sharing a friend’s contact without permission felt wrong. “Can


    I check with Desiree first?” “Just tell her that I have something to talk to her,” Skyler said.


    Vivian immediately sent a message, but it took Desiree quite a while to respond after the message was


    sent.”Vivian, darling, everyone at school wants my number, but I’m selective with my friendships.”


    A hint of pride welled up in Vivian. She felt she was special to Desiree. “Skyler, she’s notfortable


    with it.”


    Skyler nodded, masking her disappointment. “Got it.”


    Emma, puzzled, asked, “Sky, why the sudden need for Desiree’s digits?”


    “I’ve got something to take care of,” Skyler deflected, grabbing her jacket.


    “More stuff?” Emma frowned. “Hey, slow down. At least eat the BBQ we packed for you before you


    dash off.”


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    “Thanks, guys, but I’m not hungry. I’ll treat you guys once this mess is sorted.” Skyler’s voice trailed off


    as she hurried out the door. Emma nced at the packed barbecue chicken wings and grilled fish.


    “Let’s just eat. It’d be a shame to waste it.”


    Amanda looked worried. “Skyler seemed off. Think she’s in trouble?”


    “Sky looks delicate, but she’s tough as nails. She’ll tell us when she’s ready,” Emma said.


    Amanda said, “I hope she’s okay.”


    “Skyler is so good, she definitely will be fine,” Emma said. After that, she nced at Vivian, about to


    say something, but after some thought, she chose to remain silent.


    Stepping out into the brisk night air, Skyler dialed the Rivera’s Manor. As expected, the familiar voice of


    the elderly butler answered, “Miss Skyler, it’s quitete. Is everything alright?”


    “I need to speak with Grandpa Rivera. Could you send a car to pick me up from campus?” Skyler


    asked, opting for the safety of a familiar ride over the risk of hailing a cab that could be a trap set by


    Desiree.


    “Is Mr. Zavier giving you a hard time?” the butler inquired with concern.


    “No, it’s personal. I just need to see Grandpa Rivera,” Skyler rified.


    With understanding, the butler replied, “I’ll arrange for a driver near the school to bring you home.


    Please wait a few minutes.”


    Skyler hung up, once again impressed by the Rivera family’s extensivework. She nodded to herself,


    and settled in to wait for the ride.