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Chapter 46

Ariana didn’t know what William was trying to pull. Since getting to know him, she’d discovered he was much more sly than he seemed. She wasn’t too interested in his reward but wanted to know how he’d appeared at the right time.

With that thought in mind, she leaned close and sniffed hit. “You reek of alcohol… Did you come after gathering with friends for drinks?”

He nodded and indicated for her to continue. She frowned. “You were probably discussing business here if you could show up at the right time.”

“Nope.” William wiggled a finger before her face. “You guessed wrong, so there won’t be a reward.”

“You-”

Before she could continue, he opened the door to another private room, revealing the professors from Glea College. They were singing old songs.

Their gazes landed on William and Ariana.

“Mr. Kingsman, this is…”

from my faculty? You haven’t shown up for classes or been answering your phone. We know you’re getting engaged soon, but your education should be your top priority.” The head of the faculty stood up. She knew who Ariana was. Brian was

this student.” William

playing at, William? Why were you drinking

today, Ms. Torrey,” William said. “I’m a tenured professor at the college–it’s not weird for me to attend a gathering with my colleagues, is it?”

it is!”

of the college wasn’t important enough to attend a gathering

of the club. “Your friend is

they could speak over the phone. Then, he

for more information, but Selera was already calling her. “Ari!

a sigh of relief when she saw the former was fine. “Thank God you’re okay. I guess William is a pretty good friend after all!”

look at her. “Did you

I was panicking out here when I saw William come out. I told him Brian took you away, and

the truth. It was no wonder those professors had looked so

Day gathering for Glea College’s professors, though?

didn’t do anything to you, did he?” Selena asked, looking worried. “You really shouldn’t have come

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