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

at the sight but decided to leave

pour himself another drink when

It was Grace.

gone out of her way to help, he finally picked

his voice cold, and the background music was loud and chaotic. The woman paused for a moment, likely guessing he was at a

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

she should hang up, to show she was

help wanting

she could, Murray asked: "Didn't you say you had a final exam

it was quite

asked, not really

the

we have to stay overnight at

you collect

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

of

he could hang up, surprising him with