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.”

‘aha‘ moment. “Didn’t know this game had a

Everard was speechless.

play the

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

then asked,

flirtatious glint, “Why, is this a date?”

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

Everard said, “I’m always available for you.”

she added, “Then

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

y him off

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

Chapter 189

to do

ended with, “Almost forgot, my

have some skills.”

once again

“No worries if

virtual world, they might be

Everard chuckled softly.

her spiel, she suddenly remembered, “Right,

game, the PC and mobile versions account works

Pr so I’m

“Great.”

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

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

at a

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

should cheer him up, right? Cordelia thought.

she comforting 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 of

they went their separate ways.

his entrance, Skyler cheerily remarked, “Boss, you move so

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