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Chapter54 Chapter 54 Freyacouldn’tfigureoutwhatgameRonanwasplayingSinceshegottoknowRonan,she’dfoundhirmsneakilycunningandquietlyIntenbe Freya couldn’t figure out what game Ronan was playing Since she got to know Ronan , she’d found hirm sneakily cunning and quietly Intenbe TherewardRonanoffereddidn’tpiqueFreya’sinterest,but shewasgenuinelycuriousabouthowhealwaysshoweduprightontimePonderingoverthis,FreynsidleduptoRonan,tookawhiff,andsaid,“Youreekofbooze…Don’ttellmeyoucamestraightfromabar?” The reward Ronan offered didn’t pique Freya’s interest , but she was genuinely curious about how he always showed up right on time Pondering over this , Freyn sidled up to Ronan , took a whiff , and said , “ You reek of booze … Don’t tell me you came straight from a bar ? ” Ronannodded,urgingFreyatocontinuo.. Ronan nodded , urging Freya to continuo .. Frowning,Freyaventured,“YouweresotimelybecauseyouwerealsoatEclipseLounge,perhapsdiscussing“Wrongguess,”Ronansaid,wagginghisfingerinfrontofFreya.“Noprizeforyouthistime.” Frowning , Freya ventured , “ You were so timely because you were also at Eclipse Lounge , perhaps discussing “ Wrong guess ,” Ronan said , wagging his finger in front of Freya . “ No prize for you this time . ” “You…. “ You …. etoreFreyacouldfinishhersentence,RonanswungopenthedoorofanearbyprivateroomInside,professorsandteachersfromSummitUniversitywerebeltingoutclassicrockhits.Freyawasstunnedbythesight.Alleyes intheroomturnedtoFreyaandRonan, etore Freya could finish her sentence , Ronan swung open the door of a nearby private room Inside , professors and teachers from Summit University were belting out classic rock hits . Freya was stunned by the sight . All eyes in the room turned to Freya and Ronan , “Mr.Beckett,who’sthis?” “ Mr. Beckett , who’s this ? ” business?” business ? ” / <![CDATA[ / fpm_start( "true" ); / ]]> / “Isthisourdepartment’sFreya?Youhaven’tbeentoschoolthesepastfewdaysorpickedupcalls.Weheardaboutyourengagement,butremember,yourstudiescomefirst.” “ Is this our department’s Freya ? You haven’t been to school these past few days or picked up calls . We heard about your engagement , but remember , your studies come first . ” Thedepartmentheadsteppedforward,recognizingFreya.Afterall,KieranwasoneoftheinvestorsinSummitUniversity.“Apologies,ma’am,IstillhaveafewthingstodiscusswithFreya.” The department head stepped forward , recognizing Freya . After all , Kieran was one of the investors in Summit University . “ Apologies , ma’am , I still have a few things to discuss with Freya . ” Withthat,Ronan,allsmiles,ledFreyaoutofEclipseLounge. With that , Ronan , all smiles , led Freya out of Eclipse Lounge . Sincetheybumpedintotheuniversityteachers,Freyahadbeentooshockedtospeak.Sheasked,“Ronan,what’sthejoke?YouandSummitUniversity’sstaffout fordrinks?” Since they bumped into the university teachers , Freya had been too shocked to speak . She asked , “ Ronan , what’s the joke ? You and Summit University’s staff out for drinks ? ” “MydearMs.Dawson,today’sTeachers‘Day”Ronanexplained.“AsaguestlecturerinvitedbySummitUniversity,isn’titnaturalformetojoin mycolleaguesforaget–together?” “ My dear Ms. Dawson , today’s Teachers ‘ Day ” Ronan explained . “ As a guest lecturer invited by Summit University , isn’t it natural for me to join my colleagues for a get – together ?”

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googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1740746529960-0'); }); “Natural?Hardly!” “ Natural ? Hardly ! ” WomitUniversity’sdeanhadtheclouttoinviteRonantosuchanevent Womit University’s dean had the clout to invite Ronan to such an event GivenRonan’sstatureinEchoCity,noteventhe Given Ronan’s stature in Echo City , not even the “Alright.”RonannudgedFreyatowardtheexit,saying,“Yourbestfriend’swaitingforyou.”Heflasheda‘callmesignwithhishandandthertumedtoleave. “ Alright . ” Ronan nudged Freya toward the exit , saying , “ Your best friend’s waiting for you .” He flashed a ‘ call me sign with his hand and ther tumed to leave . FreyastillwantedtopressforanswerswhenLunastartedcallingouttoherfromoutsideEclipseLounge,“ReyalReya!” Freya still wanted to press for answers when Luna started calling out to her from outside Eclipse Lounge , “ Reyal Reya ! ” AsFreyaapproached,Lunavisiblyrelaxed,“ThankGodyou’reokay!ItlookslikeRonan’sgotyourbackafterall!” As Freya approached , Luna visibly relaxed , “ Thank God you’re okay ! It looks like Ronan’s got your back after all ! ” “What?”Freyatiltedherhead,asking,“Luna,youcontactedRonan?” “ What ? ” Freya tilted her head , asking , “ Luna , you contacted Ronan ? ” “Yeah!”Lunasaid, “Iwasfreakingout attheentrancewhenIsawRonancomeout,soItoldRonanKieranhadtakenyou,andhewentstraightin.” “ Yeah ! ” Luna said , “ I was freaking out at the entrance when I saw Ronan come out , so I told Ronan Kieran had taken you , and he went straight in . ” ed.So,Ronanhadmade areturntrip. ed.So,Ronanhadmade areturntrip. ed . So , Ronan had made a return trip . Sothatwashowitwas.ItwasnowondertheteacherswerepuzzledwhenRonanappeared.So,ButwhywasRonanattendingaTeachers‘DaygatheringatSummitUniversity? So that was how it was . It was no wonder the teachers were puzzled when Ronan appeared . So , But why was Ronan attending a Teachers ‘ Day gathering at Summit University ? “Reya,didKierandoanythingtoyou?”Lunaaskedworriedly.“Youshouldn’thavecometoday!Youhavenoideahowriskyitwas!”“Luna,I’mfine.Youshouldheadhomenow.Don’tmakeyourparentsworry.” “ Reya , did Kieran do anything to you ? ” Luna asked worriedly . “ You shouldn’t have come today ! You have no idea how risky it was ! ” “ Luna , I’m fine . You should head home now . Don’t make your parents worry .” “Butyou…” “ But you … ” I’llwaitforthefamilydrivertopickmeup.” I’ll wait for the family driver to pick me up . ” Freyacutheroff.“Mycar’srighthere.I’vehadafewdrinks.I’llSeeingFreyawasokay,Lunafinallynodded.“Okay,textmewhenyougethome.”Freyanodded.“Willdo.” Freya cut her off . “ My car’s right here . I’ve had a few drinks . I’ll Seeing Freya was okay , Luna finally nodded . “ Okay , text me when you get home . ” Freya nodded . “ Will do .” Freyaonlyfeltateaseenoughtoreturntohercaraftershehadwatched Lunaleave. Freya only felt at ease enough to return to her car after she had watched Luna leave . Afterashortwisle,theDawsonfamily’sdriverarrived. After a short wisle , the Dawson family’s driver arrived .

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