Chapter Nineteen: Deceptive Veil Lifted

Tristan has always been the star student, the one with endless talents since he was a kid. In high school, Layla and he didn't really cross paths. Even though Layla was always hanging around Ashton, Tristan's close friend, they remained distant acquaintances at best. Layla was aware of Tristan's prideful and standoffish nature. As a result, she was having a hard time figuring out why he was the male model she had recently slept with. She couldn't quite grasp why Tristan would even entertain the idea of building a relationship with her. Regardless, she was determined to put an end to whatever was brewing between them. Layla believed that someone as proud as Tristan would ignore her after their confrontation. Little did she know that she found his car parked outside the next morning. He stood there in a sleek black suit, tall and striking with his long legs, smoking a cigarette. The smoke swirled around his handsome face, lending a touch of desolation to his deep eyes. When he laid