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.”

moment. “Didn’t know this game had

Everard was speechless.

you play the mobile one?”

the PC version; the mobile should

asked, “You busy

flirtatious glint, “Why, is this a

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

Everard said, “I’m always available

“Then

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

y him off

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

Chapter 189

But what’s this got to do with gaming?”

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

have some skills.”

once

changing expressions, she reassured him, “No worries if you’re not great,

world, they might be up for a four–person showdown tonight. With her

Everard chuckled softly.

spiel, she suddenly remembered,

the PC and mobile versions account works on

so I’m all

“Great.”

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

it’s a young person’s game. I understand if you’re not as quick

was totally at a loss for

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

him up, right?

With that thought, he ate the beef and tasted a

sugar amidst the shards

they went their separate

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

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