Chapter 161

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I’d read about Jeremy Kramer online before. He was known for his love of billiards and had even won a championship in amateur tournaments.

It never occurred to me that he might be connected to Caleb, let alone be close friends with him.

“And this must be our Elaine,” Jeremy said with a smile, his tone warm and familiar.

The“Elaine” sounded friendly enough, yet it sent an involuntary chill down my spine. His profile might have been clean, but Alfred’s reputation certainly wasn’t. There was no way someone raised by Alfred could be entirely innocent.

Appearances could be deceiving.

“Elaine, from now on, just call him Jeremy,” Caleb said, pulling out a chair for me to sit down. “If you ever run into any trouble, feel free to reach out to him.”

I nodded and sat down, thanking Caleb quietly.

Caleb was about to take the seat beside me when Jeremy spoke up. “Caleb, why don’t you sit over there? Let Elaine sit between us so I can get to know her better.”

suggestion. I’d always been wary of strangers,

kind of intervention. Without looking up, he calmly set out my cutlery. “You can

sigh of relief. Trust Caleb

decided to cut to the chase. “Mr. Jeremy,” I began bluntly, “I’d like to ask

me with a sudden question. “Do you play pool?”

nodded. “Yes, I

he said, his smile widening.

to get closer

cue, I asked, “Is there a reward if I win?”

glancing at Caleb. “Does Elaine

more than capable of offering one.”

prize, as

like you to agree to one request, Mr. Kramer. Don’t worry–it

was a calculating edge to his expression now, as if he were weighing

it’s too

it. Even if you wanted me, I’d

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