"I'll just take a look. I won't participate."
The women played with high stakes. Grace sat on the right, seemingly focused on the game. But in reality, she wasn't paying attention at all.
Before the round ended, the door opened. Matthew led the way in and asked Esme, "Have you won yet?"
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Grace froze and stared at Benjamin behind him, whose eyes were also fixed on her.
The lady sitting on the left also noticed him and asked, "Aren't you Mr. Hawkins? You're so young and promising, yet you're willing to watch us women play cards. You must find it amusing." Benjamin undid his coat and placed it aside, standing next to Grace.
"I don't find your game amusing. Clearly, you're skilled."
The lady was delighted. Anyone would willingly accept praise from an attractive man.
Grace pursed her lips and said, "Since Mr. Hawkins is interested in the game, maybe I should give up my seat. I feel a bit-"
Before she could finish, Benjamin's hand landed on her shoulder, pressing down.
"I'm just watching."
didn't even want to play. He was
of hearts. "It's rare to see you around, Mr. Hawkins. You seem quite free today. It's rather unusual, though. Perhaps you're interested in one of the ladies here. Are you hoping for an
fearing she might draw unwanted
Mrs. Thorne is asking about me. What are you so
all eyes at the table turned to
discomfort and answered, "I'm just a little
casually played a card from Grace's
Everyone turned silent.
ambiguous, and Grace felt
identified her as the resilient Ms. Lewis of Amirate
Benjamin's suggestive words and actions, everyone was reminded
got involved in stirring the pot. "Mr. Hawkins, who
egged
to leave, but it was inappropriate to just walk out under everyone's
"Mrs. Thorne, you're mistaken. If
didn't
to continue when Grace dropped her last card. "I've won. I'm a
but at this moment, she didn't want
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