Chapter 28
Once Levi and Zoey talked things out, the unpleasant feelings immediately vanished. Zoey realized she’d been in the wrong and promised berself she’d never throw a tantrum with Levi over baseless jealousy again.
She reminded herself that even though Levi might not be easy on the eyes, he was a good man–responsible, ambitious, mature, and steady. Carys like him were hard to come by. If she kept pushing him away with her nonsense, she’d have herself to blame when it was too late.
Levi smiled, clearly pleased, “Alright, go to class”
“Okay, Mr. Horton, see you later” Zoey grabbed her cane and skipped out the door. Just this morning, she had been moping around, head hanging low, and now she was bouncing out the door like nothing had ever happened.
Watching her leave in a good mood, Levi put on a gentle smile. ‘She’s still just a kid, he thought
As soon as Zoey walked through the school gates, she heard a bunch of people excitedly rushing in one direction.
“Oh my gosh, Aurora is at school today. She just won first place in the National Finance Competition, a girl exclaimed.
“Her family donated several buildings to our school, including the library. That’s really amazing another big fan of Aurora added.
Someone else asked, “Wasn’t it the Carter family? I thought it was the richest guy in Brandor who made the donation?
“Come on, where have you been? Aurora’s engaged to the richest guy. Everybody knows that, another student replied.
‘Aurora?‘ Zoey was confused. ‘Who’s Aurora?‘
She had never heard of the so–called Aurora, but with everyone flocking to the commotion, she got swept up in the crowd, and she nearly fell several times.
Someone in the crowd shoved Zoey, and she tumbled forward, about to hit the ground, Just then, a strong arm caught her before the fell. “Hey, are you okay?” asked that man.
Zoey, still shaken, adjusted her sunglasses and stammered, “I’m… I’m fine. Thank you”
“No problem. I saw your cane. Are you visually impaired? Let me help you out of this crowd. It’s way too dangerous here? The guy gently guided Zoey out of the chaos and over to a quiet spot by a flower bed.
Curious, Zoey asked, “What’s all the fuss about?”
“Ah, don’t mind them. A girl named Aurora is back on campus, and all her fans are going nuts, replied the man.
Zoey was surprised, and she asked, “Huh? Even a student has so many fans?”
The ma let out a short sneer and scoffed, “Just a bunch of mindless followers, you know” From his tone, he didn’t think much of Aurora or her admirers.
“By the way, what’s your name? What major are you in?” asked the man.
I’m Zoey,” she replied. But with a bit of caution, she didn’t tell the stranger her major.
The guy said with a grin, “I’m William Gordon, from the School of Physical Education. Where are you going now? I’ll walk you there?
“Thanks, but it’s fine, I can manage on my own.” Zoey declined his offer.
William could tell she was being cautious around him, and he said, “Alright, just be careful, and try to avoid crowded places”
“I will, thanks,” replied Zoey with a polite smile.
After Zoey left, William pulled out his phone and immediately shot a message to his cousin: [I’m back from abroad. Didn’t get to meet your wife last time. When are you bringing her over again? Let’s have dinner and get to know each other]
He didn’t get a reply right away, but that didn’t surprise him. His cousin, Levi, basically ran the entire Gordon Group on his own and was always busy, so instant replies weren’t his thing.
William typed out another message: [I just saw a girl I like at school. You know how Grandma’s always pushing me to settle down? Looks like I’m close By the way. Aurora is back at school, still flaunting the title of your fiancée. If your wife hears that… yikes.]
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