The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 117

The air in the parking lot behind the ice rink was frigid, biting into Timothy’s skin as he trudged towards his car. Hockey practice had been intense, and the

exhaustion gnawed at him. As he approached his car, he noticed Alex just a few feet away.

Timothy almost left it alone, but then he spotted another figure emerging from the car they were standing beside. It was one of Timothy’s teammates.

Timothy’s eyebrows knitted together in suspicion as Alex slipped some money in the younger man’s hands. The first time should have been the last time, because Alex’s deals were getting more obvious with time.

Alex, with a guilty start, looked up and caught Timothy’s gaze. His eyes widened briefly before he quickly pocketed the money. Timothy’s instincts kicked in, and he decided to approach.

The teammate had already gone by the time Timothy stode over to where Alex was standing, his anger simmering just below the surface.

“Alex,” Timothy began, his voice edged with a sharpness that cut through the chilly air. “What was that all about?”

Alex feigned innocence, his face a mask of nonchalance. “What are you talking about, Timothy?”

Timothy didn’t buy it for a second. “Don’t play dumb, Alex. I saw you. What are you up to?”

Alex sighed, a hint of frustration creeping into his demeanor. “Look, Timothy, it’s nothing. Just some personal business.”

Timothy’s patience was wearing thin, and he had no intention of letting Alex off the hook so easily. He leaned in closer, his voice low and dangerous.

“Personal business? In a dark parking lot? Money changing hands like some kind of secret deal? I’m not buying it.”

Alex shifted uncomfortably, his gaze darting around as if searching for an escape route. “Timothy, you don’t understand. It’s not what you think.”

Timothy’s anger flared, and he took a step closer, his voice a menacing whisper. “I

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suggest you start talking, Alex, because it looks like you’re involved in something shady.”

Alex hesitated for a moment, his resolve crumbling under the weight of Timothy’s anger. Finally, he spoke, his voice low and hesitant. “It doesn’t concern you.”

narrowed. “Are you betting on

brush off Timothy’s inquiry. “You’re imagining

man.”

let Alex off the hook so easily. “Don’t play

been helping out a friend with some financial stuff. It’s nothing illegal, I

his sides. “You’re not just risking your own career, Alex. You’re putting our entire club in jeopardy. If anyone finds out about this, it could

in response. This made Timothy’s temperature rise, almost to a breaking point, and

Alex finally spoke up,

referring to. His heart sank as he spotted Stella standing a few feet away, her presence

stammered, trying to hide his discomfort. “What are

a sly

kiss, Timothy ducked away with a grimace. She laughed it off, though he caught the subtle glare she gave

babe,” she said. “I’m just here to support

already sneaking away. “She’s not my girlfriend!” he insisted, hoping

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Stella and lowered his voice. “Stella, we can’t do this here. Let’s

away from the curious gazes of the hockey players, finding a

are you really doing here, Stella?” Timothy

eyes dancing with mischief. “I told you, Timothy, I’m here to support you. Is

any longer. “Don’t play games with me,

you’re always so serious. It was just one night. A little fun, that’s

clenched his fists, his anger boiling over. “Fun? You drugged me, Stella! You coerced

but then her smile returned, albeit colder. “You’re exaggerating, Timothy.

his head in disbelief. “You don’t get it, do you? I can’t have anyone

to him. “Why not? Afraid your precious Evie will think less

Stella. You have no idea how much I care about Evie,

Stella’s gaze

“Oh, Timothy, you’re so naive. You really

blazed with anger. “Whatever. She’s not

step back, her expression smug. “Believe what

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