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 and returned to the lively

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

It was Grace.

didn't want to answer, but remembering the times she had gone

for a moment, likely

catch his interest: "Sorry, I've got a client meeting tomorrow

hang up, to show she was

help wanting to

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

it was quite a

so?" he asked, not really

explained about their visit to the botanical garden and the exam

have to stay overnight at the base.

Did you collect all the

Grace's eyes, but her tone remained steady:

limit of interest and didn't continue

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