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 pride-I

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

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

second, players swapped in and out like it

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

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

my head. I started to see where this

my position. Yara stood on the other

about to start, Yara spoke up. "She's got her guy here cheering her on, and I'm here alone. Doesn't seem fair,

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

up!" The

a subtle nod, still lounging like he had

world.

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Heman knew exactly what was at stake. But he wasn't stopping the-te was

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 right

thought, Yara waved Hayden up to the stage. Under her