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.”

‘aha‘ moment. “Didn’t know this game had

Everard was speechless.

you play the mobile one?”

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

Cordelia then asked, “You busy tonight?”

deep eyes held a flirtatious glint, “Why, is

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

Everard said, “I’m always

a pause, she added, “Then you’ll

Jungler, she couldn’t go alone

y him off

Everard, it would be a waste not

Chapter 189

this got to

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

have some skills.”

was once

“No worries if you’re not great, just make up the numbers.”

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

Everard chuckled softly.

her spiel, she suddenly remembered,

game, the PC and mobile versions account works on

so I’m

“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 resist saying. “I’m

him, “No pressure, really. I’ve heard it’s a young person’s

at a loss

with a piece of her treasured beef, she placed it

cheer him up, right? Cordelia thought.

now, starting to care about my feelings?” With that

finding sugar amidst the shards of glass!

meal, they went their separate ways.

through snacks. Unfazed by his entrance, Skyler cheerily remarked, “Boss, you move so silently, gave me a fright.”

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