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."

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at the sight but decided to leave him be and returned to the lively

an expressionless face, Murray continued to pour himself

It was Grace.

times she had gone out of her way to help, he finally

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

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

knew she should hang up, to show she was unfazed, which is

she couldn't help wanting to say something

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

and it was quite

so?" he asked,

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we have to stay overnight at the base. Pretty unique,

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

his limit of interest

he could hang up, surprising