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.

Steve, for my own pride-I couldn't back

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

Yara

and out like it was no big deal. It screamed money, power, and all the shady stuff behind the

about any of that. I was here, and I

up, get the crowd on their feet. That'll help,"

clicked in my head.

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

"She's got her guy here cheering her on, and I'm

into this. I flashed

Bring him up!" The crowd caught

who gave a subtle nod, still lounging like he

world.

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

then Steve and I weren't going to have an easy ext. Heman had everyone here like pawns on

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