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University Series 1: Tangled Ties
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Laura Smith life falls apart when her mother introduced a new man that she wanted to marry, two years after her father's death, which she cannot accept, but the worst part is that she will have Cole James Huntsman--the campus darling as his future step brother.
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Interlude
“Hi, excuse me? Is this Laura Smith’s designated room?”
My hand automatically stopped writing the moment I heard a familiar voice from the entrance of our room. “Yes, this is her classroom. Do you need anything?” my professor calmly replied. She was seated at her desk, currently discussing the life of Rizal. “Uh, yeah.” I looked up just as his eyes scanned the room, seemingly searching for someone. The moment our eyes met, he flashed a blinding smile. “Fuck,” I muttered under my breath. “For fuck’s sake.” I added, forcing myself to ignore him. “What is it? You’re actually welcome to sit in my class. I don’t mind,” my professor chimed in flirtatiously. I rolled my eyes at her tone—after all, she was only a few years older than us. Apparently, she was a genius who had accelerated through school and graduated early. “Oh, no, thanks for the offer.” I could practically feel the heat of every girl’s gaze in the room. Why wouldn’t they stare? He was the campus darling, Mr. Perfect—everyone adored him. “I just wanted to give this to Ms. Smith.” I watched as every pair of eyes shifted toward me, while I sat there feeling like I was about to die on the spot. Without hesitation, the idiot waltzed inside, that annoying smirk still plastered on his face, and handed me a paper bag. “You forgot this. You were in such a rush. I told you, I could’ve given you a ride so you wouldn’t get stuck in traffic, but no, you just had to be stubborn.” I forced a tight-lipped smile before taking the bag from his hand. “Oh, and your underwear is in there too. Also, you have an overnight later, right? Okay, I’ll see you tomorrow.” My eyes widened in pure horror, but he just grinned and casually strolled toward the door. I held my breath until he reached the entrance. Okay. That’s enough— “Cole, why do you have Laura’s stuff? Do you guys hang out?” My damn classmate’s question made my eyes grow even bigger. Everyone immediately turned their attention back to the idiot. And just from his smirk, I knew he was about to say something outrageous. “Oh, no. We don’t just hang out, honey. We actually live together.” And with that, he left the room. For fuck’s sake! Why didn’t he clarify?! Cole James Huntsman! ------------ This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, and incidents are either the product of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to the actual persona, living or dead is purely coincidental. Do not distribute, publish, transmit, modify, display, or any derivative works from or exploit the contents of this story in any way. Please obtain permission. University Series: Tangled Ties copyright © 2025, all rights reserved to Blueesandy, always choose to skip the comment box, so you will have a great time guessing the whole story.Bab terbaru
University Series 1: Tangled Ties Save the Day
I didn’t have the luxury of hiding at home. Exams were scheduled, and no matter how loud the scandal was outside, I still had to show up. Pretend like I was just another student, not the daughter of a woman plastered all over the news.Walking through the campus gates, I could feel the whispers prickling at my back. Eyes followed me everywhere. Some were curious, others judgmental, a few almost pitying—and I hated it. I hated all of it.So I kept my head down, shoved my notes tighter against my chest, and pushed through the day. One exam, then another. Swallow it down, Laura. Just swallow it all. That’s what I kept telling myself.By late afternoon, my stomach was growling. I hadn’t eaten since morning, so I decided to grab something from the cafeteria before heading home. Bad idea.The moment I sat down with my tray, I heard it.“She must’ve inherited everything from her mom… even the lying.”“Maybe it runs in the family. No wonder Cole’s only pretending to—”The words weren’t even s
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-10-02University Series 1: Tangled Ties Public Fallout
I knew something was wrong the moment I walked onto campus.The air felt heavier, eyes lingered longer than usual. It wasn’t just curiosity—there was something sharp in their stares, something they weren’t saying out loud.Then I heard it.“That’s her… the florist’s daughter.”“Can you believe it? Tax fraud.”My phone buzzed nonstop in my bag until I finally pulled it out. Notifications flooded my screen—articles, screenshots, campus threads already dissecting every detail.Emily Smith accused of tax fraud.My chest tightened as I scrolled through page after page. Documents, numbers, damning words bolded in headlines. Everything looked legitimate, like a case already tried and judged.I wanted to shout that it wasn’t true, that there had to be some mistake. But the words never left my throat. What if no one believed me?When I stepped into class, the whispers followed. Phones lit up on every desk, their screens all showing the same story. I sat down and felt the burn of their stares o
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-10-02University Series 1: Tangled Ties Pretty Mess
I woke up the next morning with swollen eyes. Not exactly the kind of look you want to bring to class, so I skipped. For once, I decided… I deserved a break.So I booked a nail appointment. Got my hair blown out. Even went for a quick spa session. For a few hours, it felt nice—being touched up, polished, like I was finally in control of something.I thought self-care would fix me. New nails, a fresh haircut, hours at the spa—I did everything I could to feel lighter, prettier, maybe even stronger. For a while, it worked. I felt put together again, like maybe I could breathe.After that, I stopped by a café and opened my sketchpad. My pencil moved on its own, drawing lines that turned into faces I couldn’t name. Maybe it was me. Maybe it was Mom. Maybe it was just… someone broken. I didn’t know. I just knew I had to keep my hands busy or else I’d start thinking again.But then the sky darkened. By the time I packed up, heavy rain came crashing down. I ran under a shed, clutching my sket
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-10-02University Series 1: Tangled Ties The Unspoken
Laura’s POVSue didn’t let go of my hand right away. She held it, her thumb drawing absent-minded circles, like she was weighing whether to press further.“What do you mean by trapped?” she asked finally, her tone light but her eyes sharp.I hesitated. I could have laughed it off, brushed her off with some joke about schoolwork or our professors. But the words were already lodged in my throat, and pretending otherwise felt heavier than saying them.“It’s like… no matter what I do, I’m in the middle of someone else’s mess,” I said. My voice cracked in the middle, and I hated how vulnerable it sounded. “And I can’t tell if people are helping me because they care, or because they need something from me. Sometimes I wonder if anyone even sees me for me anymore.”Sue tilted her head, studying me in that way she does—like I’m some puzzle she already knows the answer to but wants me to struggle with first. “You’ve always been too careful, Lau. Too… guarded. Maybe that’s why you feel like eve
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-10-02University Series 1: Tangled Ties Paper Hearts
The night of the exhibit buzzed with quiet celebration. The hall was filled with laughter, clinking glasses, and soft music as students basked in the success of their work. Professors congratulated their mentees, and photographers moved from one corner to another, capturing the smiles and the glow of the night.Laura stood near her painting, smiling faintly as she received a few compliments. At the corner of the room, Jacob lingered, watching her longer than he should. There was a weight in his gaze—something deeper than admiration, something only he could explain.Cole noticed.He stood at the opposite end of the hall, arms crossed, his jaw tense. For most of the evening, he kept quiet, letting Laura enjoy the moment. But when Jacob leaned a little too close while they spoke, something snapped inside him.When the crowd began to thin and the noise faded to a low hum, Cole found his chance. He approached Jacob, voice low but sharp.“You should know your place,” Cole said, blocking Jac
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-10-02University Series 1: Tangled Ties Stare
“Are you sure about this?” I asked as we walked toward the café near campus. I couldn’t tell if I was nervous because people would see us together, or because I was with Cole—who looked perfectly relaxed even though it was obvious eyes were following us.“Relax,” he said with a grin, his sunglasses in place. “We just need to show up. So people don’t think our relationship is just drama.”I sighed. “Yeah, but… the pictures keep spreading. Even when we just leave class together, it turns into a headline on the school site.”He looked at me for a moment, as if reading something on my face, then suddenly smiled. “Then let’s give them a better picture.”I shook my head, but before I could reply, he pushed open the café door and gestured for me to go first. The air inside smelled of coffee and pastries. It was cozy, but I could feel the stares from students scattered at the tables. Some of them even raised their phones to snap pictures.“See?” I whispered as we sat by the window. “Instant p
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-10-02
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