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 had a PC

Everard was speechless.

you play the

smile, “I’m good with the PC version;

then asked,

flirtatious glint, “Why,

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

“I’m always available for

added, “Then

Jungler, she couldn’t

y him off

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

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this got to

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

have some skills.”

was once

worries if you’re not great, just make up the numbers.”

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

Everard chuckled softly.

suddenly remembered,

replied, “For this game, the PC and mobile

My Pr so

“Great.”

held back a smile, thinking of Cordelia 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 saying. “I’m actually pretty decent at games.”

pressure, really. I’ve heard it’s a young person’s game. I understand if

at a loss for

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

should cheer him up, right? Cordelia thought.

feelings?” With that

her meant finding sugar amidst the

went their

Skyler rifling through snacks. Unfazed by his entrance, Skyler cheerily remarked, “Boss, you move so silently,

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