One Night With My Alpha Professor by Eve Above Story

Chapter 116 Audrey

Edwin stepped aside, allowing my friends to enter the cottage. "Come in."

Their eyes widened as they stepped inside, their gazes flickering nervously between the luxurious surroundings and our professor. And then they turned to me.

"Audrey! There you are, Gavin said, thoroughly confused-and relieved.

"We were looking all over for you, Tina added with a huf

I rubbed my hand along the back of my neck, suddenly feeling exposed in nothing but my bikini and Edwin's oversized button-down.

"I hurt my foot." I said, gesturing to the bandage on my foot. "Edw-Professor Brooks happens to live here during the

summers, so...

Tina's eyes narrowed slightly at my words, but I ignored her for now.

"Hm. What an interesting coincidence," Betty remarked, her tone casual but her curiosity clearly piqued. She didn't press further, though, seeming content to let it go for the moment.

As if on cue, a loud c**k of thunder reverberated through the room, causing everyone to jump. Rain began to pelt the windowsin droves; it seemed my friends had come inside at just the right time. Edwin glanced outside, then back at us, his expression one of mild amusement.

"Well" he said, his voice calm despite the storm brewing outside "it looks like you might be stuck here for a while. I was just

started." about to bake some cookies. Feel free to use the facilities to clean up and dry off while I

We all murmured our thanks, grateful for the offer. Edwin directed us toward the bathroom and a guest room where we could change into dry clothes. Tina pulled me into the guest room, shutting the door behind us with a decisive click.

"Okay, spill," she demanded in a whisper. "What's really going on here?"

I sighed, running a hand through my damp hair. "Honestly, it really was just a coincidence. I hit my foot, swarn to the nearest dock, and it turned out to be Edwin's-Professor Brooks-cottage."

Tina's gaze remained fixed on my face, as if she was searching for hidden lies behind my words. After a moment, finding nothing, she nodded slowly. "Alright. But you know I'm here for you, right? If you need me to tell him off or anything-

"Thanks, Tina," I said, touched by her concern. "But that won't be necessary. He's my boss for the summer, and I don't want to cause any trouble."

"Okay," Tina conceded, her voice softening. "But I'll be keeping an eye on him."

"I know you will."

had changed and dried off-my friends had grabbed our bags when they began their search for me-we rejoined -the others in the living area. Edwin was already seated at the table with Betty, Gavin, and Avis, a plate of freshly baked cookies sitting between them. The scent

chair with

But a swift nudge from Tina in my lower back sent me stumbling forward, and I took a seat and reached for a cookie.

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around in my

to end up in yet another personal situation with the

holding a

was staring at Edwin's liquor cabinet, his

standing up for a closer look. Professor, is that

a small, knowing

excitement was palpable. "That's one of the most expensive whiskies in the world!

almost made me jump in my chair. "You can try for yourself

Edwin. "I've always seen our wealthy patrons order this at the restaurant I work at, but I've never

here's your chance." Edwin stood and retrieved the bottle, pouring a small amount into a glass for Cavin. The rest of us watched with bated breath as Gavin took a sip, his expression shifting from excitement to

savoring the liquor. "I've never tried

jealous." Betty said with a

my students. But.." He turned, grabbing four more glasses from the nearby cabinet. "Would the rest of you like to try some? Consider it an apology for the

silent and still as a

as he handed me my glass, but my friends' murmurs of pleasure as they tried the whiskey made my resolve crumble. I took a tentative sip, savoring the sensation of it burning a warm path down my throat. It was the same

had no need for bribes. I supposed I had forgotten just how wealthy Edwin was, given the meager furnishings in his apartment back at Grayspring. He played the role of a regular professor quite well, but he was drinking the world's most expensive whiskey on a Wednesday

heat up slightly. Perhaps he hadn't taken a bribe for Linda to join the intern program after all, that was one less thing to be mad

I wondered how she had gotten into

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the whiskey worked its magic, the mood in the room lightened considerably. My friends began to joke about drinking with our

encounter.

Avis giggled. "We're having drinks with

you don't tell anyone, I don't mind the company. It's nice to have

became increasingly fascinated with Edwin's collection of expensive collectibles. They crowded around

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