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.”

eyes narrowed. “Are you betting

off Timothy’s inquiry.

man.”

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 scenes, I’ll make

responding, “Look, it’s not what you think. I’ve been helping out a friend with some financial

anger flared again, and he clenched his fists at his sides. “You’re not just risking your own career, Alex. You’re putting our entire club in

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

once more, Alex finally spoke up, “Oh, by the way,

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

hide his discomfort.

with a sly smile,

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

she said. “I’m

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

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he glanced around, suddenly aware of the prying eyes of other hockey players. It seemed that they all knew his life more than he did at that point. His name

lowered his voice. “Stella, we

players, finding a more

you really doing here, Stella?” Timothy

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

couldn’t contain his frustration any longer. “Don’t play games with me, Stella. You know why

you’re always so serious. It was just one night.

You drugged me, Stella! You coerced

hardened, but then her smile returned, albeit colder. “You’re exaggerating, Timothy. It was all in

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

she leaned in closer to him. “Why not? Afraid your precious Evie will think

a joke, Stella. You have no idea how

Stella’s gaze

really think Evie cares about you?

eyes blazed with anger. “Whatever. She’s

her expression smug. “Believe

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