四 ( 0 ) Chapter 5 It had been nearly two weeks since I transferred The Harvey School . I rented a small apartment near campus . My parents terrified that Lucas Brooks might see me again and blow up , so they told me not to come home at all Same city , sure . But if no one tried , we wouldnt cross paths . Yo , Sophie Turner . Come watch me play today . The guy speaking wore a black and white jersey , his fox like eyes tilting upward with amusement . When I first arrived , one of the girls in class had warned me . Thats Caleb Morgan . Hes famous for being gorgeous but totally toxic . Everyone around us pretended to be minding their own business , but I could feel them stealing glances at us . Id lost count of how many times Caleb had approached me since I transferred here . Word was , this was the first time hed ever chased after a girl, and hed been at it for quite a while . When youre a teenager , theres always part of you hoping those storybook high school romances will happen to you or someone close to you . They said Caleb was a reformed player . But reformed or not , a player is still damaged goods . I shook my head gently . Ive got homework . He glanced at the workbook on my desk and raised an eyebrow . Sophie , you know Ive been chasing you for two weeks now , right ? And ? He chuckled softly . So why do you keep rejecting me ? By now , most of our classmates had left . Outside , the sunset was beginning , painting half the sky in shades of amber and gold . I suddenly remembered something Id read once : The beauty of the world is free to all , but your soul is one of a kind . Sophie , do you know theres something contradictory about you ? A whistle from the basketball court cut through the fading light . I looked at him as he quirked his lips into a slight smile . A kind of deadness mixed with this inexplicable toughness . That makes me even more interested in you . I gave him a cold look , helpfully reminding him . Your games starting . Todays game is against New York High , he said in a husky voice , making his point and nothing more . I looked down at my textbook . Finding me boring , he clicked his tongue and walked away . Once he was gone , I looked up at the silent classroom clock . The post on the schools anonymous board … I had a pretty good idea whod written it . But what did he gain from doing that ? At 6:30 , the power in the classroom shut off , leaving only the glow of twilight from outside . I packed up my books and headed downstairs with my backpack . The gentle evening breeze shook loose cherry blossoms from the trees . They fell to the ground , petals scattering before being carried away by the wind . I stood there , blinking softly as I watched them go . Looking back at my brief seventeen years , my life felt like those cherry blossoms fragile and at the mercy of forces beyond my control . Hey … is that Sophie Turner ? The voice snapped me back to reality . I turned , about to walk away But two familiar faces stepped in front of me , shocked to see me here . Chapter 5 They were Lucass friends . Back when I was still part of his world , med always goes aning ne Both were holding water bottles , probably just came from the vending machines . Sophie , did you really transfer here ? I glanced at them , not understanding the emphasis on really , and just added . The guy with the spiked hair elbowed his friend . Sophie , you and Locas grew up together . Hes actually here today too . Maybe nows a good chance to clear the air talk things out Everyone thought I would never do something like that , but Lucas , whod known me since childhood , was convinced I had . I didnt- Before I could finish , Lucass cold voice cut in from a distance . Does it take that long to buy water . or are you just standing there chatting with irrelevant people ? He stood not far away , his eyes dark and hostile as he gave me a look that made me feel like a complete stranger . Hearing this , they looked at me awkwardly . I forced a smile and said , I should go . Yeah , see you . Title: CEO's Wife Spoiled by Three Big Shot Brothers Author: CrushReel Genre: Romance, Billionaire, CEO, Sweet Romance, Modern, Romantic, Hidden Feelings, Office Status: ongoing In "CEO's Wife Spoiled by Three Big Shot Brothers" by CrushReel, a twist of fate leads the daughter of a wealthy family to grow up in the care of another. Upon discovering her true lineage, she returns to her biological family and finds herself embraced by three influential brothers. Caught between two worlds, our protagonist navigates hidden emotions and familial bonds that transcend wealth and status. As she unravels the secrets of her past, love blossoms amidst the backdrop of corporate intrigue and personal growth. This captivating romance novel blends themes of self-discovery with the allure of forbidden love. With a modern setting and a touch of sweet romance, "CEO's Wife Spoiled by Three Big Shot Brothers" promises readers a journey filled with passion and intrigue. Available to read at CrushReel.