The Billionaire Boys Club (Billionaire Romance Series Book 1(58)

“Lots of law students have lawyers for parents. I bet Brandon did well too.” Tyler looked at Kelsey. “Life isn’t fair, Kels. Your job is to move the odds in your favor.”



“Spoken like a real lawyer,” Kelsey said.

“Thank you,” Tyler replied.

“It wasn’t a compliment,” Kelsey retorted.

“I know,” Tyler said. “Kelsey, you don’t have to do everything yourself. The best and the brightest get the help that they need. You said you admire my mother. But she didn’t build Tactec alone.”



“I suppose,” Kelsey said begrudgingly.

“Accept the A with grace, Miss North,” Tyler said, standing. “See you,” he said, and he left.



Kelsey walked back to the dorms thinking about what Tyler had said. She realized that it wasn’t the grade that had upset her, it was the thought that she couldn’t get an A on her own, with her own research and writing skills. She pondered this as she opened the door to her room.

“How’d you do?” Jessica asked, jumping up. “We got a B. Not bad for a first assignment.”



“We got an A,” Kelsey said, putting her backpack on the floor.

“In my world an A is good,” Jessica said.

“Tyler did most of the work,” Kelsey said.

“So?”



“That’s what he said,” Kelsey replied.

“What difference does it make?” Jessica said. “He’s smart. Learn from him.”



“I guess.”



“You’ll struggle to learn from Professor Dudley, but you won’t listen to Tyler? That’s just crazy,” Jessica said.

“You have a point,” Kelsey said. “I guess I just don’t want to feel beholden to him.”



“Does he care?”



“Not in the least,” Kelsey said.

“Then I don’t see why you should. Heck, maybe you should get some help from him in Civ Pro.”


“Maybe,” Kelsey replied.

“Then you can help me,” Jessica added.

“Ah, ha. Now I understand.” Kelsey grinned.

“I’m not above a little help. You shouldn’t be either,” Jessica said.

“You’re right.”



“You’re just mad because it’s Tyler.”



“He still calls me Princess.”



“So what?”



“He knows I don’t like it.”



“Which is why he calls you that,” Jessica replied. “He’s one of the good guys, Kels.”



“I know,” Kelsey said.



Saturday morning, as Kelsey walked into the gym wearing her new top, Tyler was working out. Zachary had joined him.

“Hi, Kels,” Zach said.

“Hi, Zach.”



“Tyler said that I’d feel better working out in the morning. But I told him he was full of crap,” Zachary said. Tyler smiled, but kept lifting weights.

“It’s true,” Kelsey said, getting on the treadmill. “It’s good for you.”



“Why doesn’t your roommate work out?”



“Jess isn’t a fitness buff,” Kelsey said.

“Your girlfriend will appreciate it when she sees you next,” Tyler commented.

“My girlfriend loves me as I am,” Zachary said.

“Right,” Tyler replied.

“Do you run the entire time you’re here, Kels?”



“I do weights too.”



“Okay, now I’m feeling like a slacker,” Zach said.

“That’s what I’ve been saying all semester,” Tyler said. “Kelsey’s here every morning as well. All you have to is get out of bed.”



“That’s hard, dude,” Zach said. Kelsey giggled as she ran.

“You did it today. Do it tomorrow.”



“I did it because you pulled the covers off of me and played Metallica until I got out of bed.” He glanced at Kelsey. “I hate Metallica,” he said to her.

“You whine a lot, Zach,” Tyler commented.

“Why don’t you make Ryan work out with you?”



“Because Ryan spends his workout flirting. Right, Kels?” Tyler said.

“Funny,” Kelsey replied.

“Anyway, you’re my roommate. Ryan can work out with Brandon,” Tyler continued.

“LIke that’s going to happen.”



“Exactly my point. Look, stop talking and do something. Run next to Kelsey. Try to keep up,” Tyler said.

Zachary got on the treadmill next to Kelsey and started it. He set the controls and began to jog. Tyler was right, Zachary needed to work out.

Kelsey finished her run a few minutes later, and stepped off the treadmill. Zachary had slowed to a walk.

“Sad,” Tyler said as Kelsey passed him.

Kelsey stifled a giggle.

“Are you talking about me?” Zachary asked from the treadmill.