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?”

his gaze dark and steady. “If you win,

set down his glass and called

freshly

make a bet with me,” Ellis said,

left

puzzled. She glanced

explained plainly, still as light as

full story at

childish, don’t you think?”

test whether Ellis truly cared about Freya, not expecting the man

him,” Freya said, turning to Kristian without a hint of irritation.

He wanted to ask if she was upset, but the words

cleared his

over at him, her gaze