Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

hapter 609

"Alright, here's the deal-clear the table in one go. If you sink every ball, you win. Mins even one, and it's your loss. You've got fifteen minutes," Bruno announced, his tone dripping with confidence.

I didn't have much of a choice, so I shot back without hesitation, "Fine."

"Once you're ready, we'll start the clock," he sai

settling back on a couch like some VIP.

I stepped up to the table, took a deep breath, and nodded at the timer. At their signal, I went for it.

Thud, thud, thud..

Ball after ball sank smoothly into their pockets. Ten minutes in, only two balls were left on the table. Victory was practically mine. I focused, steadying myself for the final shots. One more strike, and it was done. With a precise hit, another ball dropped in, leaving just one remaining.

Clap, clap..

Bruno started clapping again, trying to throw me off. I ignored him and lined up for the last shot. But just as I was about to strike, something cold and slithery brushed against my foot, like something crawling over it.

up and sprawling across the table, the cue slipping

cue ball hit another ball, sending it rolling across

voice rang out, "This doesn't count! Bruno, you

Bruno, trying

saw it-slithering across the

of anything slimy or crawling since I

picked up the snake, letting it coil around his arm as he petted its head.

"It's harmless, you know. Really gentle.

Like hell I would.

heart was still racing, but I

thing on me, I wouldn't

snooker god holding me to the highest professional standard. Now I got it-he had no intention of letting Hayden

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"Enough with the petty stunts. Just

petting the snake, and met his eyes. "You humiliated me, physically and mentally. Tell me, how should I repay