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?”

repeated, his gaze dark and steady. “If you win,

glass and called out,

two glasses of freshly squeezed juice, placing

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

left utterly

glanced between them.

lose, you’re his,” Ellis explained plainly, still as light as ever. “If he

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childish, don’t you think?” Freya

mentioned the bet to test whether Ellis truly cared about Freya, not expecting the

hint of irritation. “He’s clever and full of tricks. Even if you’re smart, you might still get

He wanted to ask if she was upset, but the

his throat

him, her