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 game had a PC

Everard was speechless.

the mobile one?”

smile, “I’m good with the PC version; the

Cordelia then asked, “You busy tonight?”

a flirtatious glint, “Why,

loss for words. His teasing made her recall their pool encounter, heating her cheeks, “No,

Everard said, “I’m always available for

added, “Then you’ll

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

y him off

it would

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

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

some skills.”

was once again speechless.

“No worries if you’re not great, just

be up for a four–person showdown tonight. With her team one member

Everard chuckled softly.

remembered, “Right, you

replied, “For this game, the PC and mobile versions

Pr so

“Great.”

nothing but love. Last time. at the pool, he’d wanted to impress her with his skills, and

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

totally at a loss for

wondered if she’d hurt his feelings. Reluctantly parting with a piece

cheer him up, right? Cordelia

care about my feelings?” With that thought,

her meant finding sugar amidst the shards of glass!

they went their separate

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

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