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

175

40 Sat, 23 Mar G G

Chapter 117

78%

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.”

“Are you

attempting to brush off Timothy’s inquiry. “You’re

man.”

was wearing thin. He wasn’t about to let Alex off the hook so easily. “Don’t play games with me, Alex. If you’re into something illegal behind the

“Look, it’s not what you think. I’ve been helping out a friend with some financial stuff. It’s nothing

sides. “You’re not just risking your own career, Alex. You’re

made Timothy’s temperature rise, almost to a breaking point,

Alex finally spoke

to see who Alex was referring to. His heart sank as he spotted Stella standing a

hide his discomfort. “What are

a sly smile,

leaned in to give him a kiss, Timothy ducked away with a grimace. She laughed it off, though

said. “I’m just here to

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

Chapter 117

players. It seemed that they all knew his

stepped closer to Stella and lowered his voice. “Stella, we

players, finding

are you really doing here, Stella?” Timothy asked, his

“I told you, Timothy, I’m here to support you. Is that so hard to

play games with

gaze turned sharp. “Oh, Timothy, you’re always so serious. It was just one

“Fun? You drugged me, Stella!

albeit colder. “You’re exaggerating, Timothy. It was all in good fun, and I

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

closer to him. “Why not? Afraid your

You have no idea how much I care about Evie, and I won’t let

Stella’s gaze

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

blazed with anger. “Whatever. She’s not

her expression smug. “Believe

3/5

Head Tan. La

Chapter 117

should watch the news. You