로그인Alexis Wood was dismissed in her last teaching position in California due to a scandal. Now, she goes back to London where she gets the chance to redeem herself. She gets a job at Auburn University, a prestigious school in London known for its excellence and academic virtues. She works under Ashton Thomas, a strict Algebra Professor who has his own story to tell. Will Alexis survive the next chapter of her life without running into trouble?
더 보기After the whirlwind of her first day’s induction at Auburn University, Alexis finally stepped into her new one-bedroom flat—a small sanctuary that came bundled with her contract. The moment she closed the door behind her, a wave of relief washed over her. The space was surprisingly generous, offering more room than she had dared expect, a welcome contrast to the cramped, temporary accommodations she had endured before.Sunlight streamed gently through the expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, draping the room in a warm, natural glow that softened the clean lines of the modern interior. The living area was open and inviting, with pale wooden floors that stretched beneath a simple but elegant sofa in muted tones, positioned thoughtfully to face a minimalist media console. A couple of green plants—fresh and lively—sat on the windowsill, their leaves brushing the soft curtains that fluttered faintly with the breeze.To one side, a sleek kitchenette gleamed with polished white countertops, c
INT. AUBURN UNIVERSITY – DEAN’S OFFICE – LATER THAT DAYThe office was a rich blend of old-world academia and modern flair—wood-paneled walls, digital boards flashing department updates, and towering bookshelves that smelled faintly of cedar and ambition. The golden afternoon light poured in through arched windows as Ashton Thomas stood beside Alexis, ushering her in.Behind the desk stood Dean Charlemagne Smith—mid-sixties, short, plump, with a spring in his step and a sparkle in his eye that no amount of bureaucratic stress could dim. He clapped his hands together as soon as Alexis entered.“Miss Wood!” he beamed, walking around his desk to shake her hand with both of his. “It is an absolute pleasure. You look just like your father did when he first walked into my classroom—bright-eyed and full of questions. Except with better hair.”Alexis chuckled awkwardly, brushing a loose red strand behind her ear.“That’s… flattering, I think.”Ashton stood quietly to the side, arms crossed, ob
One Week Later – Auburn University Main GateThe sun was already warm against Alexis' skin as she stepped past the ornate iron gates of Auburn University. Clad in her white inner blouse, dark grey blazer and black pencil skirt, her heels clacked rhythmically on the cobblestone path, the sound almost drowned out by the gentle hum of student chatter and the faint melody of a saxophone being played somewhere in the distance.She gasped. No amount of research had prepared her for the scale of the place.From her vantage point, Auburn looked like the architectural lovechild of the British Parliament and a Silicon Valley think tank—a breathtaking sprawl of regal stonework blended with smart glass walls, towering digital banners, solar-paneled rooftops, and green spaces dotted with sculptures and kinetic art.Her gaze followed a large glass building ahead that curved into a horseshoe shape. Digital kiosks blinked to life as students walked by, and a giant interactive LED board scrolled throu
23:00 – A pub in Westminster.The place was lively, as it always was on a Friday night. Glasses clinked, low laughter spilled out in waves, and somewhere in the corner, someone was butchering Oasis on the karaoke mic.Ashton sat at the far end of the bar, nursing a glass of scotch, the amber liquid catching the light each time he swirled it. The tie was gone, the sleeves rolled up, and the second button of his dress shirt undone. His hair, once neatly styled, had relaxed into loose, slightly disheveled waves—evidence of the long day behind him.Next to him, taking up a lot more space on the barstool, was Adeyomi Goodorally—his colleague and, on most days, the only person who could get more than a grunt or two out of Ashton when work wasn't involved.Adeyomi was built like a fortress—broad shoulders, carved biceps, and hands the size of dinner plates. His skin was a flawless, deep mahogany, catching a sleek sheen under the golden lights. A former national-level footballer back in Niger






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