Filed to story: That Campus Prince Is a Girl
Curious, she walked over and casually pulled out a dress-surprised to find the tag still attached. They were all brand new.
U03!
She wondered, ‘Had Gavin bought these for her?
She turned and spotted expensive skincare products lined up on the vanity table. This brand cost a fortune. She worked at a five star hotel where rooms went for thousands a night, but she was basically broke.
Britney pressed her lips together and went to grab her phone from the living room. She snapped photos of the closet and vanity, then texted Gavin: You bought all this?]
His reply came instantly. [Yeah. If you don’t like it, just toss it. I’ll have Wesley get you something else.]
Britney stared at her phone, speechless. A mix of emotions churned inside her as she clutched the device.
None of this stuff was in her price range. She couldn’t afford it even if she wanted to pay him back.
Soren’s words were harsh, but he wasn’t wrong-she and Gavin weren’t from the same world. Meeting Gavin had been pure chance.
Britney left everything Gavin had bought untouched, except for the slippers on her feet.
She returned to her place to pack a few outfits and basic toiletries.
Later, lying in the dark on the massive bed, she saw the hotel’s towering structure through the window. It gleamed with expensive beauty that felt almost blinding.
The next day, Britney arrived at the hotel on time for work.
She knew Soren would cause trouble again, but she hadn’t expected him to wait for her at the front desk.
“Well, Ms. Watson. Feeling better?” Soren’s voice dripped with sarcasm.
Initially, he’d planned to apologize appropriately and humble himself so she could gracefully back down. But she didn’t know what was good for her.
Now he’d have to teach her a lesson. After all, she was just an orphan with no family to protect her. He sneered inwardly, ‘Time to remind her of her place.’
Britney stared at Soren silently, her eyes burning with disgust she couldn’t hide.”
Soren slammed his hand on the counter. “What’s with that look, Britney? You want me to file another complaint?”
Britney gritted her teeth. “Soren, don’t push it!”
“So what if I am? What are you gonna do about it?” Soren shot back.
Britney’s face went pale, but she forced herself to stay calm. She couldn’t afford to lose control.
She took a deep breath. “What do you want?”
“You know exactly what I want.”
“No, I don’t.”
“Cut the act, Britney! I already apologized to you. Take the hint and back down, or I’ll make you regret it.”
Britney’s expression darkened beyond words. Even her coworkers at the front desk couldn’t stand watching anymore and were about to step in when a cold voice cut through the tension.
“Who exactly are you threatening?” Gavin said.
Everyone turned toward him. They saw a tall, imposing man stroll toward the front desk, surrounded by senior management.
Gavin was strikingly handsome with a commanding presence, though his expression was dark as a storm cloud. His sharp eyes locked onto Soren with an icy stare.
Soren instinctively stepped back. His mind raced. “It’s him! What’s he doing here? Did Britney call him? So what if she did? I’m a customer! I’m not scared!” He forced himself to straighten up.
“He’s gorgeous,” one of the staff whispered excitedly.
“Gavin?” Britney stared at the approaching figure in shock.
Gavin sent her flowers daily and drove her home, but he’d never set foot in the hotel lobby. He never interfered with her work. It was his first time inside the hotel.
“Ms. Watson, meet Mr. Yates, the hotel’s new owner,” Chris announced cheerfully.
Britney’s jaw dropped. ‘New owner? When did the hotel change hands? I was only out sick one day. How did I miss this completely?’
And she’d had dinner with Gavin last night, yet he hadn’t said anything about it.
“Throw him out!” Gavin’s voice was flat and commanding. He meant Soren, of course.
The staff couldn’t hide their smiles. They were thinking, ‘Finally! The new boss was amazing!’
Britney looked at Gavin with surprise, warmth spreading through her chest. So last night when he said he’d kick Soren out if he kept bothering her, he wasn’t just talking.
“Mr. Yates?” Chris knew Gavin was standing up for Britney, but Soren was still a guest. Throwing him out seemed a bit much.
“Are you saying my word doesn’t count?” Gavin’s cold stare fixed on him.
Chris broke out in a cold sweat. “No, it counts! Security, please escort this gentleman out!”
Soren panicked and started shouting, “What gives you the right to throw me out? Is this how your hotel freats guests? Kicking people out for rd mus who do you think you are?”
Gavin stared at him without expression. “My hotel doesn’t let just anyone walk in. Especially troublemakers like you. You’re not welcome here.
He turned to Chris. “Put him on the blacklist. He’s banned from this hotel permanently!*
That would stop him from harassing Britney.
“Yes, Mr. Yates!” Chris quickly agreed.
Soren was about to become the first guest the hotel had ever actively blacklisted.
Furious and humiliated, Soren glared at Gavin. “All this over some woman? Is she really worth making such a big deal?” About to be thrown out and blacklisted, his pride was wounded, and he started talking nonsense.
“Some woman?” Gavin’s icy gaze shifted from Soren to Britney’s face. Without hesitation, he said, “I’m pursuing Britney with marriage in mind.
The entire lobby fell silent when Gavin’s words hit the air. Everyone’s eyes darted between Britney and Gavin, taking in the drama unfolding before mem.
The female employees stared at Britney with undisguised envy, thinking, ‘Ms. Watson sure got lucky-getting cheated on and then landing herself a oc handsome catch like that.’
The hotel executives watched Britney with calculating expressions. She was about to become the boss’ wife, after all. They’d need to stay on her good side from now on.
Britney herself stared at Gavin in shock, her eyes widening. ‘He’s pursuing me with marriage in mind?”
Gavin had mentioned marriage before, but she’d assumed he was just talking casually, like when she’d had that moment of madness and followed him back to the Yates family mansion, practically throwing herself at him.
“Give me a break.” Soren’s face twisted with panic when he saw Britney’s expression. He knew damn well he couldn’t compete with Gavin. Any woman would choose Gavin over him without a second thought.
But not Britney. He and Britney had been together for two whole years, close to getting engaged. She couldn’t just fall for someone else now.
Fighting down his rising panic, Soren forced a mocking smile. “Men know men. You’re saying all this noble crap because you haven’t gotten her yet. Once you do? You’ll be bored in a few months!”
His words carried a deliberate sting of humiliation.
Britney’s face went white with rage at his words.
“Throw him out!” Gavin frowned.
The security team had been standing by, ready. At his command, the head of security stepped forward and grabbed Soren by the arms.
“Let go! Get your hands off me, you-” Soren struggled and shouted as they dragged him away.
The security clamped a hand over his mouth to silence him. They tossed Soren out and warned him never to set foot near the hotel again.
Soren spat angrily on the sidewalk before storming off.
The lobby fell quiet again.
Gavin looked at Britney quietly and said, “I’m not like what he said.”
Britney stared at him, speechless. It took her a moment to realize Gavin was explaining himself after Soren’s comments. With all the hotel management standing around, Britney didn’t know what to say.
Chris, ever the diplomat, smiled and said, “Ms. Watson, you’ve been with the hotel for years and know it inside out. Why don’t you show Mr. Yates around?”
Gavin waved his hand dismissively. “No need. Let her rest.”
Chris chuckled, “Of course. Rest up, Ms. Watson.”
Britney remained silent as Gavin left with his entourage to tour the hotel.
“Ms. Watson, Mr. Yates is so handsome and sweet. I’m so jealous,” one of the front desk girls said, looking at Britney with envy.
Britney cleared her throat. “Focus on work, not gossip.”
