All Chapters of Fake Dating With The Playboy hockey Captain: Chapter 171 - Chapter 180

Ledger's POV I skated to a stop and pulled off my helmet. I held my gloves in one hand. The rest of the team was on the ice now, and all I could think about was getting off it. I turned back to Zeke, reached out a hand, and hauled him up before skating away.“Wait.” His voice carried across the ice.I slowed down and glanced over my shoulder. He’d pulled his helmet off too. I took in his damp black hair, trying to find any hint of blond there. There was none. His expression was unreadable, then his face broke into a smile.“Don't I get a word of advice too?”I chuckled. It came easily thanks to years of being forced to make connections in those parties Mother loved to host.“Fine. Be more desperate. Don’t just guard the crease, put yourself in the attacker’s head. You’re usually one step ahead, but that’s not enough. Be three. And train your body to keep up when your mind does.”He blinked, taken aback before saying thanks. I didn’t say more. Just adjusted my helmet under my arm and

Cassie's POV Zeke’s smile returned, smooth and practiced. “You think I let them score on purpose?” he asked lightly, like the idea amused him.I held his gaze. “You tell me. You’re the only one who knows how far you’re willing to drag the Rivers down, and everyone tied to them.”For a split second, I caught the flicker in his eyes: surprise, maybe realization. He recovered fast, smiled again.“Am I supposed to know what you're talking about, Cassie? Why would I have a vendetta against the Rivers? Ledger’s one of my closest friends.”“Is he?” I asked quietly. “Did you ever really care about him? Or were you just waiting for a chance to ruin him?”He sighed, as if he was tired of defending himself. “I honestly don't understand what you're saying. But frankly, I'd rather not hear anymore of this.”Before anything else could be said, his phone buzzed again. The screen lit up with the same name: Père.“Maybe you should answer that,” I said. “Could be something important.”He gave a small

Ledger's POV I and Cassie said our goodbyes to Alison before making our way to Cassie's car. Cassie broke the silence first. “You know… I can't believe the team managed to do so well without Zeke. That was really surprising.” She said, “I mean… the team was on fire. Brandon looked like he’d been training for this moment all his life.”I smiled a little. “It wasn’t just luck. I talked to Silas and Freddie after you stepped out.”Cassie looked over at me, curious. “You did?”“Yeah.” Cassie shot me a look. “When?”“Right before the third period.”I glanced at George, who was already waiting by the driver’s seat. “Mind dropping me off at home? I’ll explain properly on the way home. It’s a lot to unpack.”George was leaning against the car when we reached it, the warm air from the vents misting the windows. He looked between us as he opened Cassie’s door.George shrugged. “I don’t have any say either way. If Cassie’s fine with it, then sure.”Cassie smiled. “Thank you, God, but I don't

Cassie's POV “Excuse me.” I said to Dorothy's secretary. She looked up at me from her desk, her gaze patient. “Do you know where Alison went?”She gestured to the left. “Ah, yes… She went to the bathroom… Fifth door.” I muttered my thanks and went straight for the door she had described. I went inside immediately, my eyes searching for Alison.She was staring into, a was of toilet paper in her hands. Her head turned to me as soon as I stepped in.I pouted. “Aren't you going to tell me what your fight was about?”She sighed. “I probably will… Eventually. I'm just not ready to spill yet.”I nodded. “I'll take that.” I paused briefly before speaking once more. “Your mom wants us to meet them outside.”Alison frowned. “Where are we going?”I shrugged. “Who knows? I didn't ask. I did tell them you and Kylian had an argument though.”She gave me a look but just nodded after a moment. “Let’s go then.”“What are the odds she drags us to Angela’s office?” I asked as we started walking.I was

Ledger's POV Angela had commended Cassie for what she said. She agreed that finding a balance was the right direction. I thought about my relationship with Cassie… I thought it was safe to say that we had our lives pretty balanced. Everything we did, we did together. We spent enough time with each other and I was making sure to not intrude on her space whenever she had classes or when she was at home.We were at a good place right now... Great even. The only issue was that Cassie was yet to find out about the bet. It wasn't my intention to keep it from her. I would tell her… eventually. I was just waiting for the right time, waiting till our relationship would be so strong that a reveal like that wouldn't shake things up.That was what I kept telling myself.The truth was that I was still working up the courage to tell her about it.Angela continued, “But before we go there, I think we need the others to join.”Cassie looked confused at first until Angela called out, “Kylian, Ledge