The basketball soared toward Den, speeding through the air. It seemed certain to hit his back. However, just before it did, Den reached out and caught the ball effortlessly in his hand.


    Turning to face the provocation from Ewan, Den took off, charging straight toward the basketball hoop. He was epting the <b>challenge</b>!


    The heartthrobs of Yorhine University were in a basketball match. The crowd went silent as they held their breath.


    Ewan immediately blocked Den’s path, trying to snatch the ball away from him. However, with a quick feint, Den skillfully dodged Ewan’s attempt. Ewan lunged again, but this time, Den jumped. He held the ball close to his chest while his ck T–<b>shirt </b>rode up slightly, revealing his lean waist and toned abs. With a sharp movement, he dunked the ball into the hoop with one hand.


    It was swift and clean. Just like that, he had beaten Ewan.


    Wow!


    The girls in the crowd couldn’t contain themselves.


    “Den is so hot.”


    “Ewan’s been the captain of the basketball team, but it seems like he was only leading because Den never yed<b>.</b><b>” </b>


    “Den is literally on fire!”


    Dennded smoothly, his chest rising and falling as he caught his breath from the exertion. He grabbed his ck jacket from the floor and started walking away without a second nce.


    Hailey stood rooted to the spot, watching his retreating figure. He was so powerful. Whether in a fight or on the court, there <b>was </b>strength in every movement. She couldn’t help but feel a little awestruck<b>. </b>She was afraid but at the same time, she couldn’t look away.


    Like the other female students, it was her first time seeing Den y basketball. Her heart raced with excitement, thumping in her chest. “Den, wait for me!” Halley called out as she hurried after him.


    Ewan remained frozen where he stood, still in shock. He hadn’t expected to be beaten by Den. The moves he pulled just now had left him feeling powerless, as though he was facing a true adversary. He had been thoroughly outyed.


    “Ewan, it’s just one game. It doesn’t mean anything. Don’t overthink it,” Melody <b>said </b>softly, trying tofort him.


    Ewan’s face had darkened. Without a word, he pushed Melody to the side and stormed off. Melody stumbled back from the force of his push, barely keeping her bnce as she almost fell.


    Just then, a clear voice rang out. “Melody, are you alright?”


    Melody looked up, and there was Celine, watching her with an amused expression. Not just Celine. Many other students were now looking at her, whispering and pointing.


    She had gone from the center of attention to just another side character in Hailey’s drama. What was supposed to be a grand public confession had turned Into a joke.


    Melody had always been the queen bee at Yorhine University, but this was the first time she had faced such public humiliation. Her <b>eyes </b>welled up with frustration<b>, </b>and she couldn’t hold it any longer. She ran off, her eyes red


    “Melody!” Carly called after her.


    What had happened? How had everything turned out this way?


    Carly red at Celine, her anger boiling over. “Celine, this is all your fault. Why do you always have to go against me?”


    She raised her hand to p Celine, but before she could make contact, arge, strong hand shot out and grabbed her wrist.