Hidden Games: Enemies-to-Lovers Football Romance Stand-Alone (Hallowed Saints University) by Brandy Silver
Author:Brandy Silver [Silver, Brandy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Grey Valor Publishing, LLC
Published: 2024-03-14T00:00:00+00:00
CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN
Before I knew it, my coffee date with Senator McHale was here. Unfortunately, his packed schedule had only allowed for a time right after my photography class, which meant my free time between class and work was gone.
When Carter learned of the meeting, heâd been concerned because of Katherine, but what could we do? Senator McHale was the reason I was at HSU.
Iâd been confused about why the senator would want to meet with me, but Carter had the explanation. It was all about showing that he was following up with the student heâd sponsored so he could mention me organically and help the public to remember what heâd done for me.
Even though I hated being used as a pawn, the senator had offered me a chance Iâd never have been able to afford otherwise, and the least I could do was express my gratitude.
Thankfully, heâd picked a coffee shop that was off campus but near the university, so I was able to walk there with only a slight bit of grief from Carter.
Caffeine Latte was about a half mile down the road from HSUâs main entrance. The parking lot in front of the shop was full, and I jogged across the street, hoping like hell that Senator McHale had gotten caught up with political responsibilities and wouldnât show.
When I stepped through the double glass front doors, I saw that the shop had five round tables in front and a bar table with high-top chairs against the glass window. The place smelled of coffee grounds, but my stomach was so tight that if I tried to drink something, Iâd probably get sick.
Of course, Senator McHale was already there, seated at the table closest to the mocha-colored wall. He was facing the glass doors and waving at me as if I wouldnât see him. A younger man, I assumed was his assistant, sat at a table beside us. The young man nodded at me then went back to pecking away on an iPad, likely organizing all the senatorâs commitments.
The place was fairly busy, but somehow, the senator had co-opted the entire table, and one empty chair sat across from him.
Adjusting the backpack on my arm, I went over and plopped into the seat. I tried to smile, but it felt false even to me.
âHello, Evie. Thank you for coming.â Senator McHale nodded and gestured at the cup in front of my chair. âThe place was busy, so I got you a skinny vanilla latte. I hope thatâs all right. Katherine likes them.â
âThatâs great.â I forced out the words because I hated sugar-free anything. For some reason, the artificial sweetener always tasted disgustingly sweet, and I feared it would make me even more nauseous. I raised the cup to my lips and pretended to take a sip, not wanting to be rude. âThank you. Itâs perfect.â
His shoulders relaxed, and he leaned back, taking a drink from his own cup. âI appreciate you meeting me here. I meant to come and see you sooner, but I havenât had a ton of time despite being a board member.
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