She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 1654:

Ellis had been a pro. Even after years of stepping away, those skills were carved deep. A match with Kristian just wouldn’t be on equal footing.

“You don’t think I can beat you?” Kristian asked, his tone steady.

“You know exactly what I used to do. A match like that wouldn’t be fair to you,” Ellis replied. Then, ever straightforward, he added, “Just like in business, I can’t measure up.”

Kristian was at the top of the game in that world. Ellis didn’t stand a chance there.

“If you really want to compete, maybe pick something that doesn’t require brute strength,” Ellis said frankly. “Something like chess, or gaming, or maybe a different sport.”

“You’re not scared of losing?” Kristian studied his easygoing expression and couldn’t help but press further.

Ellis poured himself a glass of water. “That depends on what I’m risking.”

“Freya.”

“Pardon?”

Kristian repeated, his gaze

glass and called

it?” Freya walked over with two glasses of freshly squeezed juice,

with me,” Ellis said, laying it out with a

was left

puzzled. She glanced

you’re his,” Ellis explained plainly, still

full story

bit childish, don’t you

He had only mentioned the bet to test whether Ellis truly

said, turning to Kristian without a hint of irritation. “He’s clever and full of tricks. Even if

He wanted to ask if

cleared his

over at him, her gaze