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.”

moment. “Didn’t know

Everard was speechless.

play the

good with the PC version; the mobile should be

asked, “You busy tonight?”

glint, “Why,

a loss for words. His teasing made her recall their pool encounter, heating her cheeks, “No, don’t get the wrong

Everard said, “I’m always available

“Then you’ll

dinner by Sweetheart and Jungler, she couldn’t

y him off

it would be a waste

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But what’s this got to do with gaming?” he asked.

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

some

was once again speechless.

him, “No worries if you’re not great,

might be up for a four–person showdown tonight. With her team one member short, Everard could fill in.

Everard chuckled softly.

remembered, “Right, you got an account?”

replied, “For this game, the PC and mobile versions account works on

Pr so I’m all set.”

“Great.”

him about being good for nothing but love. Last time. at the pool, he’d wanted to impress her with his skills, and now, here

him, “No pressure, really. I’ve heard it’s a young person’s game. I understand if

at a loss for words.

baffled expression, she wondered if she’d hurt his feelings. Reluctantly parting with a piece of her treasured beef, she placed it in his plate,

up, right? Cordelia

about my feelings?” With that

sugar amidst

went their separate

his

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