The chatter of the class faded into the background as Angela stared at the man standing beside the principal. Edmund's tailored suit, immaculate as always, seemed to amplify the air of authority he exuded. The man who had spent the night with her, who had held her with a tenderness she could still feel, was now the college's new owner. Her heart raced, her emotions a whirlwind of shock, pride, and unease.
His posture was straight, his expression calm, but his eyes flickered just for a second when they met hers.
"Class, I'd like to introduce Mr. Edmund Brown," the principal began, his voice reverberating in the lecture hall, breaking through Angela's thoughts. "He's the new owner of our college, a distinguished entrepreneur with plans to elevate our institution to new heights. Please join me in welcoming him."
Angela's breath hitched. Her mind raced to process the sight of him here, in her world, now part of her everyday life.