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

Everard was speechless.

you play the mobile one?”

the PC version; the mobile should be similar.”

then asked, “You

glint, “Why, is this

at 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 for

pause, she added, “Then you’ll accompany me

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

y him off

a boyfriend as striking as Everard, it would

Chapter 189

got to do with gaming?” he asked.

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

have some skills.”

was once again

she reassured him, “No worries if you’re not

real game might need to be settled in the virtual world, they might be up for a four–person showdown

Everard chuckled softly.

remembered, “Right,

PC and mobile versions account works on

My 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 was another chance–misunderstood again. He couldn’t resist

really. I’ve heard it’s a young person’s game. I understand if you’re not as quick as

totally at a

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

cheer him up, right? Cordelia thought.

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

meant finding sugar amidst the shards of

the meal, they went their separate ways.

by his entrance, Skyler cheerily remarked,

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