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.”

had an ‘aha‘ moment. “Didn’t know

Everard was speechless.

play the

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

then asked, “You busy

held a flirtatious glint, “Why, is this

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

always

she added, “Then you’ll accompany me

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

y him off

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

Chapter 189

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

“Almost forgot, my rank in the game was

some skills.”

once again

his changing expressions, she reassured him, “No worries if you’re not great, just

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

Everard chuckled softly.

spiel, she suddenly remembered, “Right,

the PC and mobile versions account works on

so I’m

“Great.”

pool, he’d wanted to impress her with his skills, and now, here was

“No pressure, really. I’ve heard it’s a young person’s game. I understand if you’re not as quick as

was totally at a loss for words.

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

him up, right? Cordelia

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

finding sugar amidst the shards of glass!

meal, they went

Everard found Skyler rifling through snacks. Unfazed by his

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