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

Everard was speechless.

the mobile

“I’m good with the

Cordelia then asked,

glint, “Why, is

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

said, “I’m always

added, “Then

by Sweetheart and Jungler,

y him off

striking as Everard, it would be a

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what’s this got to do with

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

some

was once again

expressions, she reassured him, “No worries if you’re not great, just make up

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.

suddenly remembered, “Right, you got

and mobile versions account works on

connected. My Pr so I’m all

“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

glanced at him, “No pressure, really. I’ve heard it’s a young

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 plate, coaxing, “Eat up.”

up, right? Cordelia

my feelings?” With that thought, he

meant finding sugar amidst the shards of

went their separate

Unfazed by his entrance, Skyler

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