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."

a fine vintage of Lafite

to leave him be and

an expressionless face, Murray continued to pour himself another

It was Grace.

didn't want to answer, but remembering the times she had gone out of her way to help, he

paused for a moment, likely guessing he was at a bar. She didn't pry, only

if nothing could catch his interest: "Sorry, I've got a client meeting tomorrow

to show she was unfazed,

couldn't help wanting

asked: "Didn't you

was quite a

so?" he asked, not

explained about their visit to the botanical garden and the

have to stay overnight at the

you collect all

Grace's eyes, but her tone remained steady: "Yes, all

reached his limit of interest and

said "goodbye" before he could hang