After a moment, Stella took her shot.

The ball spun tantalizingly close to the pocket but ultimately didn’t fall in.

The crowd around them let out a collective sigh of disappointment.

Standing upright, Stella offered a graceful smile tinged with regret.

“It’s your turn, Sprague.

Sprague nodded, giving Stella a thoughtful look before focusing on the game, cue in hand.

Stella used this moment to walk over to Matthew, allowing Sprague to take center stage.

Matthew wrapped an arm around Stella and whispered, “Did you let him win on purpose?”

“In such a significant event, defeating Sprague could have embarrassed him, making our negotiations more challenging,” Stella responded honestly, her voice soft.

gazed at her with

he observed, the more he appreciated

the greater good,

a sense of pride and contentment

beautiful woman was his

narrowly secured his victory over

praises, he approached Matthew

play an impressive game of

I happily concede defeat,”

said, her smile genuine

that his victory was a

towards discussing cooperation with

though the outcome wasn’t as initially anticipated, I’d like

in a more private

Stella

Stella sat together,

with a hint of humor, began,

our potential collaboration, all thanks to a game of

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