All Chapters of Fake Dating With The Playboy hockey Captain: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

Cassie’s POVThe campus was buzzing. Like full-on chaotic, joyous, borderline illegal levels of celebration. The Snow Bears had won the Monarch Cup, and apparently, that meant parading a trophy through every part of the school with no real plan.I was sandwiched between Ledger and Freddie at the top of a flatbed truck that someone had turned into a moving celebration float. The trophy sat in the middle of the platform, flanked by blue and white streamers, a speaker that kept blasting our fight song, and about thirty hyped-up students who probably had no idea what position Ledger played."You good?" Ledger leaned in to ask, his voice raised over the music.I gave him a look. “You mean aside from the heart-stopping fear of possibly falling off this thing?”Ledger pulled me close by the waist, laughing as he did so. “You have nothing to fear, Monroe. I've got you.” He assured me, brushing my nose with his. The gentle gesture caught me off guard for a moment. Then I rolled my eyes but le

Cassie's POVAlison, Dorothy and I were back in my apartment, making the final touches to our look for the night.I sat on the bed, curling my hair with a wand and trying not to burn my fingers. “Are you… actually coming tonight?” I asked Dorothy.She didn’t look up. “Of course.”I hesitated. “I thought you weren’t into campus parties.”“This isn’t just any party.” Dorothy turned slightly toward me. “It’s the Masquerade Ball. I’ve never missed it.”That surprised me a little. “You’ve never said that before.”“I don’t say a lot of things.”Fair enough.Alison, lips puckered as she tried on a coral gloss, added, “It’s an international affair, Cass. The whole alumni network will be there. The board. The directors. Investors.”Dorothy nodded in agreement. “The Masquerade Ball is tradition. It is bigger than prom or the Winter Formal. It’s Monarchcrest’s jewel.”“Exactly. Your journal entries better behave tonight.” Alison said with a look.I snorted. “Too bad I’m off-duty.”“Good. I’d rat

Cassie's POV"And now… the moment we've all been waiting for. It is time for the award segment." Kylian announced.I turned slightly to Ledger. “This is it.”He gave me a small smile. “You ready?”I nodded, even though I wasn’t sure what ready felt like anymore.The lights shifted to highlight the podium, and a brief round of applause followed as Kylian continued.“We’ll be celebrating excellence tonight across academics, the arts, sports, leadership, and a few special recognitions. Presenting our first category, please welcome the President of Monarchcrest University—Dr. Wale Cole.”A tall man with silver-framed glasses and a calm presence stepped forward to the mic. Dr. Cole began reading from a card in his hand.Academic & Institutional Awards“For consistent academic excellence and top-tier performance in all subjects… the Monarchcrest Academic Excellence Award goes to…”There was a pause for dramatic effect. “Alison Rivers.”I grinned at Alison beside me, exchanging high fives.A

Ledger's POVI’d never smoked weed a day in my life, but I was riding a high I didn’t think I’d come down from anytime soon. Not only were we crowned Masquerade Monarchs, but Cassie and I were officially a couple now. A night that started in the gutter was ending like a dream.“I’ll take two virgin margaritas,” I told the bartender. It was Cassie’s favorite, and honestly? I wanted to remember this night for a long time and didn't want to ruin it by getting wasted.I took my seat at the bar, deciding to pass the time by watching the party around me.While waiting for our drinks, I felt a shadow loom over from nowhere.I tilted my head, and yep, there he was. Otto Greene. Sliding onto the stool beside me like we were friends.“I'll have what he's having,” he said.I didn’t say anything. Just waited till the drinks came.“Cassie’s favorite,” he noted.I gave him a dry look. “Guess you’re not completely hopeless if you remember that.”But I had zero interest in hearing her name in his mou

Author’s POVCassie froze. Like her brain hadn’t caught up with her body yet.The phone nearly slipped from her hand. She barely heard the rest of what Mrs Kapoor said. Her heart dropped. Then she turned.Not fast. Just… started walking like something was pulling her.Ledger stepped in front of her, grabbing her gently by the wrist. “Cass,” he said gently, his brows furrowed. “Talk to me. What happened?”Cassie turned to him, eyes wide and glossed over. Then she blinked, like she just realized he was standing there. “My apartment,” she whispered. “Mrs Kapoor said it’s on fire.”That snapped everyone to attention.“What?” Ledger’s voice shot up in alarm.No one waited for any further explanation.Ledger hurried to his car. “Get in.” Cassie didn't have to be told twice. Within moments, they were on the road. The drive was quiet and tense with Cassie more than a little out of it. She kept muttering throughout the ride.She'd spent her whole life's savings to purchase that apartment. Sh