All Chapters of Fake Dating With The Playboy hockey Captain: Chapter 141 - Chapter 150

Cassie's POV I sighed. For a second, I'd forgotten I'd gotten most of my snark from him.Jude continued, “he's a little… Eccentric.” He said, eyeing the soldier. “But I'm sure you are already used to those types.” The last part was said with a pointed look in my direction.Wow… “Was that necessary?”He smirked, no shame whatsoever. “You’re right. My bad.”Yeah, right.We didn’t get much more time to dwell on it because the pilots, two more of Jude’s soldiers… Larry and Rayan… popped their heads in. They were supposed to be making the usual boring announcement about takeoff. Instead, one of them stood stiff like he was on parade, chest puffed out, and bellowed, “Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking except I’m not your captain, I’m your humble servant, here to make sure you don’t die in the air today.”The other one cut in like a bad comedy duo. “Correction: I am your captain. He’s just my wingman.”That earned a chuckle from Alison, who was already scrolling through he

Cassie's POV When I turned back, Alison and her mom were both watching me. Quietly. Like they knew something I didn’t.I frowned. “What?”Neither answered. Instead, my gaze shifted to Lady Adelaide. “How did you know you loved him?”She blinked at me, then considered. “It was the day he stormed into a meeting between my family and another family, who had arranged a marriage for me. He interrupted, asked me to marry him instead. We’d only dated three months.”My jaw dropped. “Wait, what?”“He said it was better to marry someone who loved me than a stranger.” Her voice softened, the memory brushing her features.My jaw dropped. Mostly because it sounded like that was something Ledger would do. “Wait, doesn't that mean he already said he loved you then?”She nodded. “Indeed. Maybe you'll get the full story. For now, that'll be all.”That was definitely a dismissal.Lady Adelaide studied me with that unreadable expression of hers. “You should prepare yourself for the gala. The scrutiny

Cassie's POV Ledger seemed to be crestfallen once Jude left. I raised a questioning brow. “Jeez, if you miss him that much, do you want me to call him back?”He blinked, looking back in the direction Jude had gone through. “Ah, no.” He shook his head before letting out a chuckle. “Lol. I may have Daddy issues but it's not that bad.”I grinned. “So, what's got you looking low?”He chucked his hands into his pockets. “Well, I was gonna try to convince you to return to the mansion, but I guess that plan's ruined.” I nodded slowly. “Well, I want to say that it's only temporary, but it's not too give you hope. I do have an apartment of my own.”He shifted, his mouth tugging into something softer. “I miss having you in the mansion, you know? But not just me… everyone does.”Well, what was I supposed to say to that? He didn’t wait long before adding, “Do you think you’ll stay in Grenfell after graduation?”That came from nowhere. “You’re really coming for my five-year plan, huh?”“Just cu

Cassie's POV I cringed. “Yikes.”Angela smiled. “Exactly.”“How many years ago was this?”“About fifteen years.”I whistled. “Did your friend know it was Greg?” “It was unintentional. He had no idea. I told myself people change. Maybe he had too.”“And… he hadn’t.”“No.” Her lips curved without humor. “He hadn’t. But I didn’t know that yet when I walked into the restaurant. The whole place had been rented out. Only one man was sitting at a table, waiting. I assumed it was Greg.”I leaned forward. “But it was actually Chairman Rivers?”Angela laughed, shaking her head. “Exactly. I sat down and told him calmly that I wasn’t interested. I'd felt nothing but disgust when I learned he was my date and it didn't matter if he had changed or not because I still saw him as a terrible person,” she said. “Then I turned and started to walk out.”I gaped. “You told that to Chairman Rivers?”“I did. But remember, I thought he was Greg.”“Oh my God.” I covered my mouth, laughing.“Oh, it gets wor

Author's POV Stepping outside, Angela found her new group of friends surrounded by both fans and reports. They were asking questions and taking pictures. Her first instinct was to turn back, but the fact remained that they had waited for her. Nathan spotted her first and crossed the space quickly, reaching her side before anyone else could. Reporters swarmed.“Who are you to them? What’s your connection? Is it true you posted that photo?”Angela lifted her chin, forcing her voice steady. “Greg was my blind date. He bullied me in high school and thought humiliating me online would be funny. Judging from tonight, he hasn’t changed. But I have. So here’s my answer: if he wants to work on whatever’s driving him, my colleagues are happy to see him at our therapy office. But as for me…” she shook her head. “I’m done. I won’t waste another thought on him.”Cameras clicked. The trio pushed through the crowd, side by side.***Cassie’s eyes were wide when Angela finished. “Did Greg ever sho