All Chapters of MY HOCKEY HEARTHROB : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

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CHAPTER 21: LONG TALK

Romanus took another slow sip of his drink, his eyes still fixed on Julian. "A distraction?" he repeated, shaking his head with a small smile. "Julian, a good woman is never a distraction. She is an anchor. You need someone by your side, especially now that you are reaching the very top." Julian did not answer. He remained standing by the fireplace, his face completely blank, looking like a statue. Romanus leaned forward, resting his elbows on his knees. "Son, let me give you some real advice, man to man. You need to get a girlfriend very soon. Not just for companionship, but for your legacy. You are a superstar, Julian. You have built a massive name and wealth. You need an heir, a child who will inherit everything you are working so hard to build. You cannot play hockey forever, and when you retire, you will want a family to look after." The older man chuckled, his tone becoming warmer. "And think about your mother, Mrs. Clara. I know how much she loves you. She would be very happ

CHAPTER 22: AN ESCAPE

The cool night wind blasted against Julian's helmet as he sped through the streets of the city. The roaring engine of the Ducati matched the thoughts racing through his head. He knew he could not go back to his own estate tonight. If he went home, his mother would be waiting at the door. She would start her annoying talk again, praising Ariel as the perfect wife and speaking badly about Valeria. He could not handle hearing his mother saying all that. Not tonight. Julian needed a place where no one could look at him or demand answers.He needed total peace and quiet. Instead of turning toward his mansion, he swung the bike in the opposite direction, heading toward the center of the city. He was going to the Grand Horizon, one of the most famous and expensive hotels in the city. Years ago, after he signed his first major contract, Julian had invested a huge amount of money into this hotel. Because of his massive investment, the management had permanently reserved a special, highly luxu

CHAPTER 23: HOT AND HORNY

Few seconds later, Julian tossed the phone away and tried to sleep but sleep was far away from him. Every single time he closed his eyes, he saw Valeria. He saw her walking away in that white blazer, her dark eyes flashing with pure hatred, her lips moving as she called him by his corporate name. She was completely messing with his head, invading his thoughts when he needed to focus on the biggest game of his life. Julian hated it. He hated the control she still had over his mind without even trying. He was Julian Vane, a billionaire superstar who could have any woman he wanted, yet he was lying awake in in a quiet room, haunted by a girl from his past. To ease his tension and force her out of his head, Julian sat up abruptly. He refused to let her win . He picked up his phone and called the hotel's private desk downstairs. "Send a woman up to my suite," Julian ordered, his voice flat and commanding. "Now." He was doing everything within and outside his power to prove a point

CHAPTER 24: STILL NOT OVER HIM?

The bright morning sun filtered through the curtains of Valeria’s cozy apartment. She sat on her sofa, holding a warm mug of tea. She was still in her silk pajamas, and her hair was tied up in a messy bun. It was the morning after the big gala, and she was trying to relax before heading to the office.She turned on the television to catch the morning entertainment news. Immediately, footage from last night’s event filled the screen. The cameras were focused entirely on Julian and Ariel o'brian. The news anchor was speaking excitedly, showing clips of them taking pictures on the red carpet and standing close together in the ballroom. Below the video, the internet comments were rolling across the screen. Everyone was going crazy over them, labeling Julian and Ariel as the ultimate power couple of the year.Valeria felt a sharp sting in her chest as she watched. She tried to tell herself that she didn't care, that Julian was just a story for her career, but the sight of him with another

CHAPTER 25: A TEMPORARY MEDICINE

Julian stood up slowly from the ice, his skates scraping against the frozen floor. He didn't say a word to Silas. He just ignored his manager's worried shouts, walked off the rink, and headed toward the hallway leading to the locker room. He needed to get away from the team, away from the noise, and most importantly, away from his own thoughts. But as he turned the corner into the quiet corridor, he stopped dead in his tracks. Ariel was standing right outside the locker room door. She wasn't dressed for a sports arena, she looked as elegant as always in a beautiful cream colored dress. In her hands, she was holding a neatly packed, high end lunch box. On a normal day, Julian would have been really pissed to see anyone when he was having a bad day like this. He hated being bothered after a terrible practice, and he usually demanded absolute privacy. But today, a strange feeling washed over him. He actually felt happy seeing Ariel. He didn't feel any romantic love for her, but r

CHAPTER 26: DEADLIER THAN EVER

Back at her house, Valeria sat on the edge of her bed in deep thought. The apartment was completely quiet now. She had just walked Shawn outside to his car. Before he left, she had smiled and promised to come visit him soon to see his new apartment, but the moment the door closed, her smile vanished. She suddenly felt incredibly lonely. The heavy weight in her chest returned, tighter than before. She couldn't pretend anymore. Seeing Julian on the television next to Ariel had broken something inside her. Valeria picked up her phone with shaking hands. She needed a friendly voice, someone who knew her whole history. She dialed the number of her best friend, Tara. The phone rang twice before Tara answered with a warm hello. Hearing her friend's voice, Valeria couldn't hold it in anymore. The tears she had been fighting all morning finally spilled over her cheeks, and she began pouring her heart out. She explained to Tara how she was still completely unable to move on from Julian, even

CHAPTER 27: SHATTERED

The romantic pictures spread across the internet like wildfire. Within seconds, they went completely viral. All over the stadium, numerous female fans of Julian looked at their screens, murmuring with deeply pained hearts. To them, the news they had all been assuming for months was finally proven true. Their favorite star, their crush, their hearthrob was definitely dating Ariel O'Brian.Silas stood near the team bench, his eyes wide as he stared at the viral post. He suddenly dropped his phone onto the floor and cursed loudly under his breath. "Damn it!" he yelled, pacing back and forth. As a manager, he knew exactly what this meant. These intimate pictures were going to cause a massive scandal, a media storm that could easily distract Julian and affect his career right before the championship finals.True to Silas's words, the trouble started immediately. As Julian was just stepping off the ice rink, a huge crowd of reporters suddenly moved like a swarm of bees, surrounding him comp

CHAPTER 28: BROKEN

Julian ran past the security doors and burst out into the open courtyard behind the arena. The bright afternoon sun hit his face, but he didn't care. His eyes searched the area frantically until he spotted her. Valeria was walking fast toward the main road, her head down as she tried to escape. Julian used all his speed and In just a few large steps, he caught up with her. He reached out and grabbed her hand, his fingers locking firmly but gently around her wrist. "Valeria, wait! Please!" he begged, pulling her to a stop. With a sharp jerk, he turned her around to make her look at him. Up close, her face was completely wet with tears, and her chest was heaving. Seeing her like this made Julian lose all his usual calmness. The Ice King persona completely melted away. His voice was shaky, full of panic and pure desperation. "Val, I swear to you," Julian stammered, his hands trembling as he reached out toward her. "There is nothing. There is absolutely nothing going on between me

CHAPTER 29:SURGE OF HOPE

Julian stood completely frozen as he watched Valeria’s figure disappear into the distance. The hot afternoon sun beat down on his shoulders, but inside, he felt like he was freezing to death. Something deep inside his chest began to sting with a brutal, piercing pain. It was a horrible feeling. He felt like a man who had been badly framed for a crime he didn't commit, and now, the only girl he truly loved hated his guts because of it. He had only wanted a simple distraction from his pain yesterday, and now that stupid mistake had blown up in his face, destroying his chance with Valeria. Just then, the heavy metal doors of the arena swung open with a loud bang. Silas walked out into the courtyard, his face red with anger, holding his phone tightly in his hand. He had been looking for Julian everywhere. He was just about to open his mouth and loudly scold Julian for being so incredibly reckless with his private moments in the resting lounge, but the words died in his throat. Silas sto

CHAPTER 30: HURT LIKE HELL

Later in the evening , Julian climbed onto his car and drove through the busy streets of City, heading back to his massive estate.When he pushed open the front doors of the mansion, the heavy silence he wanted was nowhere to be found. His mother, Mrs. Clara, was sitting in the grand living room, holding her iPad. The moment she saw Julian walk through the door, her face lit up with a massive, overjoyed smile. She stood up quickly, her expensive jewelry clinking together."Oh, Julian! My boy!" she cheered, walking toward him with her arms open. "I saw the news online! The pictures are everywhere! Everyone is talking about you and Ariel. I am so incredibly proud of you, Julian. You finally listened to your mother. I told you that Ariel is the only woman who matches your status now. Seeing you two together like that... it makes me the happiest mother alive."Julian stopped in the middle of the foyer. He stood completely still, his face dark and expressionless. He didn't hug her back. He

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