She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 868:

Ellis pulled the lowest card—a 4 of hearts. Greta had the highest, the Queen of clubs.

Ellis could tell what they were trying to do. But for now, he’d play along. He needed to ease into things.

“Truth,” he said calmly.

Freya perked up. She hadn’t forgotten his words. If he was in love with someone, why had he asked her to act as his girlfriend last time? Freya eyed Greta and said, “Why don’t you ask him who his crush is?”

Greta gave a quick “OK” sign and turned to Ellis. “You said you confessed to your crush as a joke. What was her reaction?” she asked, careful not to be too blunt, knowing full well the answer.

Freya blinked, confused. Wasn’t she supposed to ask directly who Ellis liked? Why was she dodging the real question?

“She thought I was joking. She didn’t take it seriously,” Ellis replied, his voice steady.

“Why didn’t you confess properly?” Freya blurted out.

She didn’t notice the silent looks passing between Greta, Frederick, and Trent. They jumped in, pretending to be curious.

what if she would’ve

“Do we know her?”

“What’s her name?”

tales on

“Where’s she from?”

fired questions at him like a pack

brow lifting. “You really

and her friends

over. Ask me again if I get the lowest

Freya glanced at Frederick.

brow, confused. Why was she

gave him a look, clearly signaling, “Give

back, silently asking if she wanted him to

had to know why Ellis hadn’t confessed seriously. After all, he had everything: the looks, the charm, the background, and the heart. By all

let out a cough and

with the lowest card—and

She blinked in disbelief.