The Perfect Thief novel Chapter 32

asked teasingly .

Chapter 0032 Chapter 0032 Walters cheeks turned red , and he glanced at the ground .

To save him from further embarrassment , I stepped closer to him and put a hand on his shoulder , drawing his attention back to me .

Thats very kind of you to offer , Walter .

But its quite alright .

Ill be fine .

Thank you though , I told him .

He smiled and nodded in return .

Im going to find my seat , Walter said .

I think I sit next to you .

Ill see you up there , 1 told him .

He nodded and walked past me , towards the stage .

Nan laughed again , shaking her head as she watched Walter walk away .

That boy has got it bad , she teased .

Nan , no he doesnt , I retorted .

Walter is just a friend .

You might think so , but hes had a crush on you for a long time , she replied .

Someday , youll see exactly what I mean .

I stared after Walter with a frown ; he was a good looking gay with his shaggy brown hair and nicely built frame .

He always wore nice clothing , and I had to admit that he smelled nice because of the expensive cologne he wore .noveldrama

But to be honest , I wasnt into Walter in that kind of way .

Ladies , the ceremony is getting started .

Please find your seats , one of the professors said as she walked by .

Nan hugged me tightly .

Good luck , Judy .

Ill be here rooting for you .

I smiled and hugged her back .

I quickly made my way to the back of the stage and sat with the other candidates .

Carol snarled at me , but I acted as if I hadnt noticed .

My eyes instinctively found Gavins who was sitting in the front row , and I was shocked to find that he was watching me .

My cheeks immediately warmed , and I had to look away quickly before I combusted , The dean stood up on the stage and began his speech in the microphone ; the students and guests were immediately silenced .

The dean started off by introducing himself and the reason behind the award ceremony .

Then , he turned his attention to us , and he introduced each of the candidates by name , followed by their majors .

We each stood upon hearing our names and the students all clapped and cheered for each of us .

I shook the deans hand and took the envelope from him .

The dean started by telling everyone about how I deserved this reward the most not only because Im the top strident , but because of my familys financial problems and how I could benefit from this scholarship .

Now it was one last thing I had to worry about .

I should have been mortified that he took it upon himself to announce such a thing to the entire school , but I wasnt .

They were already talking about it anyways .

Congratulations , Judy .

You deserve this .

Would you like to make a speech ? He asked .

Thank you , I told him .

Yes , I would like that .

I turned to the podium and smiled as the cheering continued .

Just as it started to silence and I was about to speak into the mic , I heard a loud voice coming from behind me .

Thats enough ! Judy Montague is a fake !! I whipped around to see Carol standing up from her seat and staring at me .

I was too stunned to say anything , but the murmur quickly began .

Miss Declaire , what is this about ? The Dean asked , narrowing his eyes .

She put her hands on her hips and continued to glare at me Judy doesnt deserve this award , Carol smeared .

Shes unworthy of this scholarship !