Stella saw this snooker game as an opportunity to aid Matthew.

Winning could potentially tip the scales in their favor during negotiations.

Upon hearing Stella’s proposal, Sprague showed a moment of surprise, clearly taken aback by her confident demeanor.

He assessed her, noting her calmness.

After a brief pause, he responded with a chuckle, “You’ll have to win against me first Stella, undeterred and composed, gripped Matthew’s hand firmly.

She looked at Sprague, saying, “Agreed.

Please give me a moment.

I need to change my attire.

Sprague gave a nod of acknowledgment.

Later, at the bar counter, Stella stood in a crisp white suit, facing Sprague.

reaction betrayed a

hand in a gentlemanly

gratefully accepted but didn’t

stick and carefully prepared its tip with

focus was solely on the snooker table as she studied

over, aimed carefully at her target, and made her

under Stella’s expert control, struck the black ball precisely, sinking it into

her skill,

quickly regained his composure, his smile reflecting a mix of admiration and

range of Stella’s abilities—public relations,

was proving to be more talented than he had

in strands over her face, leaving

lined up her second shot with the same precision, and once again, the ball found its way

most challenging angles seemed almost divinely aided, leaving

“Incredible!”

game at

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