Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 578

1 froze, not knowing what to say.

Before I could react, someone in the crowd shouted, "The organizers keep letting their own people play. This is rigged! How about I go up instead? If she beats me, we'll forget that last mistake." I turned toward the voice.

It was Yara, standing with Hayden next to her, looking as calm as ever, his eyes locked on me with that same steady stare.

This woman wasn't just bold, she was good. She had the guts to challenge me in front of everyone, which meant she had to be at least as skilled as she was confident.

The crowd immediately started chanting. "Let her play! Let her play!"

The announcer glanced over at Hernan, who gave a small nod.

He then announced that Yara would be joining me.

"Ms. Kay, I look forward to learning from you," Yara said, stepping forward and offering her hand.

I didn't know her real intentions, but I couldn't back down now. I was already on stage, practically shoved into the spotlight.

for my own pride-I couldn't back

out, our fingers barely brushing as we shook hands. "Let's both do our

off, but with Yara stepping up too-and both of us being women-the energy

match, but the rules were bending every second, players swapped in and out like

wasn't the time to think about any of that. I was here, and I was going to

you always do-keep the energy up, get the crowd on their feet. That'll

head.

taking my position. Yara stood on

up. "She's got her guy here cheering her on, and I'm here alone.

I knew exactly what she was trying to do-bring Hayden into this. I flashed her a smile. "You're welcome

Bring him up!" The crowd caught on,

looked over at Hernan, who gave a subtle

world.

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his status and sharp mind, Heman knew exactly what was at stake. But he wasn't stopping the-te was letting it unfold. Which meant he had

then Steve and I weren't going to have an easy ext.