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.

for my own pride-I couldn't back

our fingers barely brushing as we shook hands.

already set the crowd off, but with Yara stepping up too-and both of us being women-the energy

and out

about any of that. I was here, and I was going to give it everything

play like you always do-keep the energy up, get the crowd on their feet. That'll help," Steve

earlier distraction plan clicked in my head. I started to see where this

him a quick glance before taking my position. Yara stood

start, Yara spoke up. "She's got her guy here cheering

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

him up!" The crowd caught on, chanting for

who gave a subtle nod,

world.

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he wasn't

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

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