Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 687 Under the silver glow of the moon, the chill of the night air was pierced by howling winds.

Yet inside the bar, it was as warm as a midsummer night-

Cliff had organized a poker night, and the atmosphere was electric with excitement.

"Pair of twos, I win! Ha, your Ferrari is now mine!"

"No fair, you're cheating! Let's go another round!"

"Come on, don't be a sore loser! Alright, I'll give you another chance. But if I win again, your house in Cedar Grove Estates is mine too."

"You're on!"

It was just a car and a house, not like they couldn't afford to lose them!

Cliff wasn't betting; he was just enjoying the show. As one round ended, he glanced back and noticed Murray sitting alone on the couch, nursing a drink.

"Hey, why the long face? They're betting big tonight. Don't you want to join in?"

Murray looked disinterested: "You guys go ahead."

fine vintage of Lafite like it was nothing special, quickly

to leave him be

face, Murray continued to pour himself another drink when suddenly his phone

It was Grace.

but remembering the times she had gone out of her way

and chaotic. The woman paused for a moment, likely guessing he was at a bar. She didn't pry, only wanting to talk about dinner

could catch his

to show she was unfazed, which is

wanting to say

Murray asked: "Didn't you say you had a final

it was

asked, not really

the botanical

overnight at

you collect all the

tone remained steady: "Yes, all ten basic plant specimens were

limit of interest and

said "goodbye" before he could hang up, surprising him with her