Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

hapter 609

"Alright, here's the deal-clear the table in one go. If you sink every ball, you win. Mins even one, and it's your loss. You've got fifteen minutes," Bruno announced, his tone dripping with confidence.

I didn't have much of a choice, so I shot back without hesitation, "Fine."

"Once you're ready, we'll start the clock," he sai

settling back on a couch like some VIP.

I stepped up to the table, took a deep breath, and nodded at the timer. At their signal, I went for it.

Thud, thud, thud..

Ball after ball sank smoothly into their pockets. Ten minutes in, only two balls were left on the table. Victory was practically mine. I focused, steadying myself for the final shots. One more strike, and it was done. With a precise hit, another ball dropped in, leaving just one remaining.

Clap, clap..

Bruno started clapping again, trying to throw me off. I ignored him and lined up for the last shot. But just as I was about to strike, something cold and slithery brushed against my foot, like something crawling over it.

up and sprawling across the table, the cue slipping

hit another ball, sending it rolling

voice rang out, "This doesn't count!

at Bruno, trying

that's when I saw it-slithering across the ground,

slimy or crawling since

letting it coil around his arm as he petted its head. "Naughty little thing. running off like that. Look at how

know. Really gentle. Come pet it if you

Like hell I would.

to leave the table. My heart was still racing, but I shot him a glare. "Bruno, if you're gonna play, play fair.

thing

was some kind of snooker god holding me

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then, finally spoke. "Enough with the petty

the snake, and met his eyes. "You humiliated me, physically and mentally. Tell me, how should I repay you to make it even?" Hayden's face tightened, but he didn't rise to the

turned dark. "An eye for an eye. How about I return the favor and humiliate you the same