When the Family 349

Chapter 349 As Long as Winston Agrees

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Jean froze for a second when she heard that. The fact that she was Wingflare–only the knew that.

And she had no intention of exposing her secret identity just yet. She quickly shook her head and denied it. “Me? There’s no way I could play something that complicated. I’ve just seen my brother play before.”

Daiton lowered his eyes and suddenly let out a sigh. “But your brother probably wouldn’t agree to let me join.”

“You guys mortal enemies or something?” Jean frowned, confusion flashing in her eyes. “You can’t even play a game together?”

That made Dalton laugh.

A lazy grin tugged at the corners of his mouth. “Not exactly. If I had to explain it…”

His eyes darkened slightly. “I’d say it’s more like a one–sided thing–he just hates me.”

Jean couldn’t help nodding in agreement. True!

It was obvious to anyone. Winston got way more tense and angry whenever Dalton was around.

Meanwhile, Dalton always stayed calm–never showed any real hostility toward Winston. So why did Winston hate Dalton so much?

Neither of them seemed eager to explain. Could it be some kind of awkward, unspeakable drama?

I’m not against the idea,” Dalton said slowly, lips parting slightly. “As long as your brother

as Winston

silent little

saying goodbye to Dalton, Jean

up her computer, logged into the game, and started spamming messages to

“You there? I need to talk

thirty seconds later,

texted: “Go ahead. I’m

Jean immediately started typing-

replied: “You still haven’t found the last

Deadmark replied: “No.”

got a solid

Deadmark asked: “Who?”

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24 May 6

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48 Pearls

screenshot of Dalton’s profile. It included his username, game

for it specifically before leaving the bakery that

in–game name was “Veilthorn“. His rank was average- -not a top–tier

that was only because he hadn’t played much. That was the only reason his rank hadn’t

win rate, though, was impressive. Few games played, but a

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