Chapter 281
Even Alvin from the Fine Arts School came over during the break to ask her about it. Aubree hadn’t expected the news to spread so far.
“What could I do? It’s not like I could gag him,” Aubree mumbled, though privately she wondered, Even if it caused a stir, how did Bowen end up hearing
about it?
With that thought, she decided to ask him directly.
Bowen showed her his phone. “Your roommate told me.”
It was Sally.
She’d filmed it and sent it straight to Bowen.
[Mr. Turner, a boy confessed to Aubree during military training today.]
[Is it a good idea to be dating right after starting university?]
Bowen simply replied: [Noted.]
On the very first day of school, Bowen treated her roommates to dinner, with Alvin in tow, deliberately positioning himself in an avuncular role.
Sally’s words weren’t exactly wrong, but… they did leave a bad taste in Aubree’s mouth.
Bowen wasn’t even her real guardian, and even if he were, it still felt like tattling./
“Don’t mind them,” Aubree said dismissively.
“I never planned to get close to them anyway. I’m moving out right after military training.”
Aubree ran her tongue over her lips, a movement Bowen caught. His gaze darkened with unmistakable intensity.
Bowen offered to walk her back to the dorm, clearly wanting to publicly stake his claim on her. But Aubree knew that having a high–profile figure like him showing up in the dorm would cause a stir. Even if he kept his identity under wraps, his striking looks alone would attract plenty of trouble. So she turned him down.
Bowen sulked like a scorned lover. He grabbed Aubree and stole several deep kisses before finally letting her go.”
As Aubree stepped out of the car, she spotted Ethan and Samson crouched under the big tree, serving as mosquito bait. They looked so bored that they’d practicatty ripped up every blade of grass around them.
None of them noticed the figure lurking in the shadows, eyes fixed on them.
The watcher didn’t know who was in the car, but she recognized whose bodyguards were crouched nearby.
She thought, ‘A guy and a girl alone in a car… What could they be up to?
When Aubree stepped out, were her lips a little red?
She quickly pulled out her phone and snapped a photo of the scene.
Bowen’s gaze lingered on Aubree until her figure faded into the distance. Only when she had completely disappeared from view did he finally look away, start the engine, and drive off.
When Aubree returned to her dorm room, she found only Natalie there. She’d just broken out in another sweat, her clothes clinging uncomfortably to her skin, so she took another quick shower.
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Chapter 281
When Aubree came out, the other two roommates had also returned. Sally kept her head down, looking flustered and uneasy, while Yarie was humming a tune, clearly in good spirits.
Military training at Rithol University lasted two weeks. Each day followed the same routine: standing at attention, marching drills, and platoon sing–offs Bowen didn’t visit Aubree every day, but when he couldn’t make it, he’d send Alvin with some cool drinks and snacks to help her beat the heat. Every day, Aubree was so exhausted that she could barely lift her arms. The only time she had the energy to chat with Bowen was briefly before bed.
During military training, the campus forum was a hotbed of gossip. After the Freshers‘ Welcome Party, Matalie from their dorm skyrocketed to the top of the trending topics.
“Wow, didn’t know you were this good. Your classical dance was amazing!” Karlie exclaimed.
On the way back to the dorm, Karlie showered Natalie with praise, as if she’d completely forgotten their earlier argument.
Natalie smirked at her. “What, did you expect anything less from me? I’ve been dancing since I was little. If my family hadn’t wanted me to study finance for the company, I would’ve been a professional dancer.”
Karlie curled her lips and thought, ‘Who does she think she is?‘
Karlie was scrolling through her phone when she suddenly gasped, “Aubree, isn’t this you?”
“Huh?” Aubree looked up from checking the latest GrabCheap platform updates Birgitte had sent her.
“Look! Someone posted photos of you and Alvin on the forum! They’re saying the heartthrob of Fine Arts school is after you. Some people even think you two are already a couple!”
“What kind of nonsense is this?” Aubree muttered, exasperated.
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