The Billionaire's Redemption

Chapter Fifty-four

Alex asked for the direction to the department, his heart pounding in his chest.

He didn't know where the courage came from, but he entered the lecture hall while class was ongoing, squaring his shoulders, not knowing what to say if the lecturer asked who he was. He hoped she didn't notice him.

He slid into a seat in the back row and was relieved when the lecturer ignored his presence.

His eyes immediately found Emily sitting in the front row; her head remained obediently bowed over her notebook.

Even after all their little time apart, just seeing her ignited a longing so intense that it stole his breath away.

“That will be all today.” The lecturer announced,

after what seemed like an eternity of struggling to focus on her words.

“Finally,” he muttered, ready to meet Emily.

“Who is he?”

“What sort of dressing is this?”

People threw puzzled glances his way as they filed out, some openly mocking him, but he kept his expression neutral.

His eyes were trained on the front entrance, w