Chapter 31

**Chapter 31**
**Third Person POV**

Ethan’s phone rang. He took a sip of his whiskey and set the glass down on the bar in front of him. He waved to the bartender to bring him another drink.

As he waited, Ethan cleared his throat and leaned back, thinking about the events of the day. The bar was lively, filled with laughter and conversations, but his mind was elsewhere. He had a lot on his plate, and the whiskey helped him forget, even if just for a moment.

Ethan cleared his throat before picking up the phone.

“You better have good news,” he said, skipping the usual greeting for the person on the other end.

“Judy never got fired from her job,” Ethan’s subordinate whispered. “She managed to get Matt to do his part.”

Ethan felt frustrated. No matter what, the work had to get done, even if it meant ignoring the videos. Adam had tried to speak with Alpha Gavin about the situation, but it didn’t help. Judy was convincing, and somehow, Matt managed to finish all his tasks.

Ethan muttered a curse under his breath, feeling the weight of his frustration.

Just then, the bartender came back with drinks.

Ethan took a sip from the fresh glass of whiskey, nodding his thanks.

“What about school? Did you do what I asked?” he asked, feeling his patience wearing thin with every passing moment.

“Yes,” came the reply.

“She bribed one of her teachers,” his subordinate replied. “He’s going to set Judy up to get her expelled.”

“Perfect,” Ethan said quietly. “At least that’s one less thing I have to worry about.”

I also talked to one of Judy’s enemies at school. She said she would look for some information about Judy and update me. If I find out anything, I’ll let you know. You might be able to use that information against her.

Ethan smiled and said, “I knew I could count on you.”

“Keep me posted,” he added.

“Will do, boss,” his subordinate replied just before the call ended.

Ethan took a sip of his whiskey, enjoying the moment.

A smile spread across his lips. Soon, he would get everything he wanted. He would marry Irene, become the Alpha, and have Judy by his side.

**Judy’s POV**

“I feel really underdressed,” I said, looking at all the students in their fancy clothes.

I was dressed in a nice blouse and a black skirt that fit me perfectly. My outfit was more suitable for a business event than a ball.

The event took place in the reception hall of the school. It had a formal atmosphere, and everyone around me was dressed elegantly, showcasing beautiful gowns and designer clothing.

The place was beautifully decorated. After the ceremony, I knew there would be a feast to celebrate and thank the students for coming to the award ceremony. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous about it. If…

“I won the award! If I get it, I will receive an amazing scholarship. This scholarship will help me continue my education without worrying about the costs next year.”

“Why is everyone dressed up so much?” I asked Nan, who was standing next to me.

Beside me, she looked around with excitement.

She turned to me with a worried expression. “Didn’t you hear?” she asked. “Gavin Landry might actually show up this year. He’s been invited every year, but he never comes. However…”

There’s a rumor going around that he personally told the dean he would be attending this year. Because of this, all his fan girls are dressed up for the occasion.

As the excitement grew, the anticipation filled the air. Everyone was buzzing about the possibility of seeing him, and the atmosphere was electric.

I felt a knot in my stomach at the thought of Gavin and his fan girls. It surprised me that he was actually going to be here. I knew he was invited every year, but I never thought he would really show up.

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**Chapter 31**

the school award ceremony.

On the stage, there were a few seats arranged neatly, each with a different name card. My name was placed in the center seat, right next to Carol’s. There were a couple of other seats on each side of us.

As we settled into our seats, one person was already waiting patiently for the ceremony to start.

Suddenly, the doors swung open. I watched as the Silver Crescent Gamma warriors entered the reception hall. They gathered around a very powerful Lycan, creating a lively atmosphere.

Gavin and his men walked into the building like they owned the place. For a moment, everyone went silent as they watched the group make their way down the aisle to their seats in the front row. I found myself holding my breath, captivated by their boldness.

I spotted Gavin in the middle of his group of friends. The girls around the room started chatting excitedly, gushing about how handsome he was.

“Wow,” Nan whispered, her eyes wide. “He actually showed up!”

“I’m just as surprised,” I replied.

“I admit,” I said, my eyes glued to Gavin as he took his seat.

“If only everyone knew you almost slept with him,” Nan chuckled, playfully nudging me. “They would lose their minds!”

“They will never know,” I said, shaking my head. “I don’t want to be on their hit list.”

“Hey, Judy,” my friend Water said as he stopped next to Nan.

Walter was a kind guy I met in high school. He was not only friendly but also one of the best students in our class and was competing for a scholarship. Unlike Carol, Walter was always a nice competitor.

He would greet me with a big, toothy smile that made everyone feel welcome.

Walter spoke up, and his words made Nan smirk.

“I heard about your family’s financial problems,” he said, causing me to frown right away. This was not what I wanted to talk about, and I had to bite my tongue to keep from saying something I might regret.

“I really regret this,” Walter said, looking concerned. “I’m really sorry this is happening.”

“Thank you, Walter,” I replied, trying to keep a big smile on my face. “That’s very kind of you to say.”

“As you know, my family has a lot of challenges…”

“Here’s some money for your school,” he said. “If this scholarship doesn’t work out, let me pay for your education. That way, you can save the money you have to help your father.”

Nan laughed and playfully nudged Walter with her arm.

“That’s so generous of you!” she replied.

“Do you have a crush on her or something, Walter? What kind of offer is that?” she asked.