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.

own pride-I couldn't back

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

but with Yara stepping up too-and both of us being women-the

in and out like it was no big deal.

that. I was here, and I was going to give it

you always do-keep the energy up, get the crowd on their

in my head. I started to see where this

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

I thought the match was about to start, Yara spoke up. "She's got her guy

to do-bring Hayden into this. I flashed her a smile. "You're welcome

up! Bring him up!" The

subtle nod, still lounging like

world.

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exactly what was at stake. But he wasn't stopping the-te was letting it unfold.

going to have an easy ext. Heman had everyone here like pawns on a chessboard, waiting

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