Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

Chapter 578

1 froze, not knowing what to say.

Before I could react, someone in the crowd shouted, "The organizers keep letting their own people play. This is rigged! How about I go up instead? If she beats me, we'll forget that last mistake." I turned toward the voice.

It was Yara, standing with Hayden next to her, looking as calm as ever, his eyes locked on me with that same steady stare.

This woman wasn't just bold, she was good. She had the guts to challenge me in front of everyone, which meant she had to be at least as skilled as she was confident.

The crowd immediately started chanting. "Let her play! Let her play!"

The announcer glanced over at Hernan, who gave a small nod.

He then announced that Yara would be joining me.

"Ms. Kay, I look forward to learning from you," Yara said, stepping forward and offering her hand.

I didn't know her real intentions, but I couldn't back down now. I was already on stage, practically shoved into the spotlight.

my own

brushing as we shook hands. "Let's both do our

crowd off, but with Yara

was supposed to be a legit match, but the rules were bending every second, players swapped in and out like it was no big deal. It screamed money, power, and all the

time to think about any of that. I was here, and I was

you always do-keep the energy up, get the crowd on their feet. That'll help," Steve murmured as I stepped

my head.

a quick glance before taking my position. Yara stood on the other side of the

to start, Yara spoke up. "She's got her guy here cheering her on, and I'm

knew exactly what she was trying to do-bring Hayden into this. I flashed her a smile. "You're welcome to bring yours

The crowd caught on, chanting

announcer looked over at Hernan, who gave a subtle nod, still lounging like he had zero care in

world.

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mind, Heman knew exactly what was at stake. But he wasn't stopping the-te was letting it unfold. Which meant he had his

I weren't going to have an

caught in that thought, Yara waved Hayden up to the stage. Under her gaze, he stood and walked over to her