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?”

you lose, Freya is mine,” Kristian repeated, his gaze dark and steady. “If you win, Shaw Group is

glass

two glasses of freshly squeezed juice,

bet with me,” Ellis said, laying it

was left utterly

She glanced between them.

explained plainly, still as light as ever.

story at

bit childish, don’t you think?” Freya

into a straight line. He had only mentioned the bet to test whether Ellis truly

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

Kristian nodded. He wanted to ask if she was upset, but the words wouldn’t

his throat

at him, her gaze questioning. “What