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.

at her

observed, the more he appreciated

greater good, preserving the

sense of

thought that such a wise and beautiful woman was his wife brought him immense

secured his victory over

crowd’s praises, he

play an impressive

I happily concede defeat,”

smile

at Stella and chuckled, fully aware that his victory was a gracious concession from her to preserve

gesture nudged him towards discussing

anticipated, I’d like to extend

discuss further in a more

leading Stella

and Stella sat together, facing Sprague

with a hint of humor, began,

chance to discuss our potential collaboration, all

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