CHAPTER TWELVE - *FLIRTATION GAMES

Jenna leaned forward, intrigued. "Complicated how?" "He's a billionaire, for one," Anna pointed out. "And I'm just a college student working as a waitress. Plus, there are all these rumors about him being a playboy. I don't know if I can trust him." Mike nodded thoughtfully. "That's fair. But Anna, you're not just any college student. You're smart, hardworking, and honestly, way out of most guys' league. Including mine," he added with a self-deprecating grin. Jenna rolled her eyes at Mike before turning back to Anna. "He's right, though. You're amazing, Anna. And if this Fairchild guy can see that, maybe he's not as bad as the rumors say." Anna smiled gratefully at her friends. "Thanks, guys. But for now, I need to focus on these midterms. My grades are already suffering." "Alright, alright," Jenna conceded. "But this conversation isn't over. I want all the juicy details later." As they returned to their studies, Anna felt a weight lift from her shoulders. Whatever happened with