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 a

Everard was speechless.

you play the

couldn’t help but smile, “I’m good with the PC version; the

then asked, “You busy tonight?”

held a flirtatious glint, “Why, is this a date?”

her recall their pool encounter, heating her cheeks,

Everard said, “I’m always available for you.”

pause, she added, “Then you’ll accompany

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

y him off

as Everard, it would be

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to

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

some skills.”

was once

changing expressions, she reassured him, “No worries if you’re

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

Everard chuckled softly.

remembered, “Right, you got an account?”

this game, the PC and mobile versions account

connected. My Pr so I’m all

“Great.”

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

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

at a loss for words.

Reluctantly parting with a

up,

feelings?” With that

her meant finding sugar amidst the shards

meal, they went their

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

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