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?”

is mine,” Kristian repeated, his gaze dark and

down his glass and called out,

freshly squeezed juice, placing them down according to each

Ellis said, laying it out with

was left

She glanced between

you. If I lose, you’re his,” Ellis explained plainly, still as light

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bit childish, don’t you think?” Freya answered,

line. He had only mentioned the bet to test

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

if she was upset, but the words wouldn’t

cleared his

her gaze questioning.