Chapter 189

They were both in Greenmeadow, and Jungler was an online celebrity of sorts, so Cordelia had no concerns about potential deceit. As for the meeting place, she hadn’t chosen one.

When Jungler realized she hadn’t specified a location, he sent over an address for the Sapphire Sojourn Hotel, with a quick message, “Is this okay?”

Cordelia shot back a reply, “Sure.”

As long as it was in Greenmeadow, she feared nothing.

Merry, noticing her nonchalance, sneakily glanced at the hotel name on the messaging app. The Sapphire Sojourn Hotel was currently the most opulent five–star establishment in Greenmeadow. She immediately sent a private message to Yates, “Yates, you familiar with the Sapphire Sojourn Hotel?”

Yates replied, “Yeah, it’s my family’s.”

Merry was stunned for a second.

Yates, “What’s up?”

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Merry cleared her throat, “Step outside for a sec, I’ll fill you in face to face. It’s a bit of a pickle.”

After agreeing to meet at the stairwell, Merry explained everything to Yates, concluding with, “Lia’s meeting them there tonight. Let’s tag along in case things get rough. I can b back you up!”

Yates nodded, “Sounds good.”

At lunch, Cordelia looked at Everard and suddenly inquired, “Do you play video games?”

Everard paused for a beat, “A bit. Which one?”

“POT.”

Leaning his head on his hand, Everard asked again, “Mobile or PC version?”

Cordelia was taken aback, “What’s PC version?”

“That would be for the computer.”

had an ‘aha‘ moment. “Didn’t know

Everard was speechless.

you play the mobile one?”

couldn’t help but smile, “I’m good with the

asked, “You

glint, “Why,

teasing made her recall their pool encounter, heating her cheeks, “No, don’t

Everard said, “I’m always available

she added, “Then you’ll accompany me

invited to dinner by Sweetheart and Jungler, she couldn’t go

y him off

as Everard, it

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this got to do

and ended with, “Almost forgot, my rank in the game was thanks

some

was once again speechless.

him, “No worries if you’re not great, just make up the

settled in the virtual world, they might be up for

Everard chuckled softly.

she suddenly remembered, “Right,

game, the PC and mobile versions account

Pr so

“Great.”

nothing but love. Last time. at the pool, he’d wanted to impress her with his skills, and now, here was another chance–misunderstood again.

“No pressure, really. I’ve heard it’s a young person’s

totally at a loss for

hurt his feelings. Reluctantly parting with a piece of her treasured

cheer him up, right? Cordelia thought.

to care about my feelings?” With that thought, he ate

finding sugar amidst the shards

went their separate ways.

snacks. Unfazed by his entrance, Skyler cheerily remarked, “Boss, you

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