Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 494

"We're playing King's Game," Carolyn said with a smile.

Tessa grinned and stretched out her hand. "Deal me in. I want to play, too."

"Of course." Carolyn turned to the group. "Everyone, this is Tessa, a friend I met while I was studying overseas."

With a new player joining, everyone tossed their cards in and drew fresh ones. A new round started.

This time, Eason ended up with the King card.

He looked around the circle, trying to hide a mischievous smile. “Three of Spades -pick someone of the opposite sex and confess your love."

"Who's got the Three of Spades?" Brian called out, half-laughing.

People checked their hands. Olivia, looking like a nervous honor student, quietly raised her hand. "That's me," she said, barely above a whisper.

Eason paused, surprised. He hadn't really thought about who'd get picked. He just threw out the challenge without thinking.

For a second, he felt awkward. Olivia was always so reserved and quiet. He didn't want her to feel uncomfortable. "We can switch it up if you want," he offered. "I'll think of something else."

Olivia shook her head, her voice steady. "It's fine. If everyone else can do it, so can I."

immediately out—both were dating her close friends, and even as a joke, that felt

would've been the easy choice. If she

his wife Tracey sat watching. The idea of "confessing love" to her own brother in

if not considerate. She'd never do something

left Watson and

two. Eason felt his

for just a second, then

ht at Eason.

little as she stumbled

the words. "I...

you go out

cool, but a

was just a game,

still made his

his voice warm. "I'd love

nodded, cheeks a

else just laughed and rolled their eyes, treating it like any other

Eason was completely serious-except Allison, who

rolled into another

picked up the