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 this game had a

Everard was speechless.

you play the

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

Cordelia then asked, “You busy tonight?”

flirtatious glint, “Why,

made her recall their pool encounter, heating her

said, “I’m always available for you.”

“Then

to dinner by Sweetheart and Jungler, she couldn’t go alone and appear inferior

y him off

striking as Everard, it would be a waste not to

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this got to do with gaming?” he

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

some skills.”

was once again

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

world, they might be up

Everard chuckled softly.

remembered,

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

Pr so I’m

“Great.”

thinking of Cordelia teasing 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 was another chance–misunderstood again. He couldn’t resist saying. “I’m actually

young person’s game. I

was totally at a

hurt his feelings. Reluctantly parting with a piece of her treasured beef, she placed it in his plate, coaxing, “Eat

him up,

my feelings?” With that thought, he ate the beef and tasted

finding sugar amidst the

meal, they went their separate ways.

Everard found Skyler rifling through snacks. Unfazed by his entrance, Skyler cheerily remarked, “Boss, you move so silently, gave me a fright.”

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