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

barely brushing as we

with Yara stepping up too-and both of

to be a legit match, but the rules were bending every second, players swapped in and out like it was no big

now wasn't the time to think about any of that. I was here, and I was going

do-keep the energy up, get the crowd on their feet. That'll

clicked in my head. I started to see where this

position. Yara stood on the

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

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

Bring him up!" The crowd

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

world.

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

bigger game, then Steve and I weren't going to have an easy ext. Heman had everyone here like pawns on a chessboard, waiting for

the stage. Under her gaze,