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 this game

Everard was speechless.

play the mobile one?”

the PC version; the

Cordelia then asked, “You

glint, “Why, is this

was at a loss for words. His teasing made her recall their pool encounter,

said, “I’m always available for you.”

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

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

y him off

boyfriend as striking as Everard, it would be a waste

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this got to do with gaming?”

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

have some

was once again

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

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

Everard chuckled softly.

remembered, “Right, you got

game, the PC and

Pr so I’m

“Great.”

wanted to impress her with his skills, and now, here was another chance–misunderstood again. He couldn’t resist saying. “I’m actually pretty decent at

this, Cordelia glanced at him, “No pressure, really. I’ve heard it’s a young person’s game. I understand if

a loss for

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

up, right? Cordelia thought.

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

finding sugar amidst the shards of

the meal, they went their separate ways.

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

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