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 a PC version.”

Everard was speechless.

the mobile one?”

help but smile, “I’m good with the PC version; the mobile should be similar.”

then asked, “You

a flirtatious glint, “Why, is this

her recall their

always available

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

by Sweetheart and Jungler, she couldn’t go alone and

y him off

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

Chapter 189

to do with gaming?” he

ended with, “Almost forgot, my rank in the game

have some skills.”

once

if you’re not great, just make

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.

remembered, “Right, you got an

the PC and mobile versions account

Pr so

“Great.”

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.

this, Cordelia glanced at him, “No pressure, really. I’ve heard it’s a young person’s game. I understand if you’re not as quick as the

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.”

him up, right? Cordelia

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

her meant finding sugar amidst the shards of glass!

they went their separate ways.

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

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