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.”

an ‘aha‘ moment. “Didn’t know this

Everard was speechless.

you play the

with the PC version; the mobile

asked, “You busy tonight?”

eyes held a flirtatious glint, “Why, is this a

loss for words. His teasing made her recall their pool encounter, heating her

always available

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

Sweetheart and Jungler, she couldn’t

y him off

a boyfriend as striking as Everard, it would be a waste not to

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to do

and ended with, “Almost forgot, my rank in

some

was once

she reassured him, “No worries if you’re

the real game might need to be settled in the virtual world, they might be up for a four–person showdown tonight. With her team one member short, Everard could fill in.

Everard chuckled softly.

she suddenly remembered, “Right, you got

game, the PC and

connected. My Pr so

“Great.”

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

I’ve heard it’s a young person’s game. I understand if

was totally at a loss for words.

hurt his feelings. Reluctantly parting with a

up, right? Cordelia thought.

me now, starting to care about my feelings?” With that thought, he ate the beef and tasted a

her meant finding sugar amidst the shards

meal, they went their separate

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

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