NovelBookChapter 865: "That's easy. Trent can handle him," Ellis answered calmly. He had already thought it through.
Trent gave a subtle nod, adjusting his glasses with ease. “Leave it to me." By the tthe clock struck seven, Freya and Kristian had arrived. As soon as they walked in, Ellis stood up and motioned toward the seat next to him.
Freya walked over and sat beside him without much thought, unaware of the subtle arrangement behind it. Watching her settle so easily, her friends exchanged quiet glances and let out a collective breath.
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After a light meal to take the edge off their hunger, the group shifted focus to the next part of the plan: games.
They usually played deduction games, but tonight was different. The goal was to help Ellis get closer to Freya, which meant changing things up.
"Let's play something," Greta suggested, her eyes briefly meeting Frederick's with a knowing glance. "Got any ideas?" Without hesitation, Frederick offered, "Truth or Dare?" It was the perfect opportunity to nudge Ellis toward a confession—and with any luck, Freya might be caught off guard.
"I like that," Greta said, a hint of approval in her voice. She knew exactly where this was headed. "Everyone else okay with that?" Trent gave a small nod.
Freya didn't raise any objections either.
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Kristian tugged at Freya's sleeve, his unease evident, almost like a shy teenager. "Freya, I'd rather not play this game." The room fell silent for a moment.
Freya, unfazed, turned to him. "Then what do you want to play?" "Let's play something similar to 'Never Have I Ever.' We can bend a finger for the things we've done," Kristian suggested, his tone a little too casual. It was clear he had planned this. What he really wanted was to figure out if Freya had a fear of ghosts. “Sound good?" "Works for me," Greta said, quickly adjusting to the change in direction.
Frederick's eyes flicked to Ellis, as was his habit.
If Ellis gave the green light, he'd go along with it, too.
Ellis didn't rush his response. He glanced at Kristian, his gaze steady, and then replied with quiet finality, "Sure."
With Ellis giving the go-ahead, Trent and Frederick nodded, led in agreement. As expected, Freya went along without a fuss.
"This game's about being honest," Frederick said, already thinking of ways to use it to Ellis's advantage. “If you've done it, bend a finger. If not, leave it up. The one with the most fingers left at the end gets the punishment." "Understood," cthe unanimous reply.
"I'll kick things off. Just follow my lead-bend a finger if it applies to you, keep it straight if hdt;” Frederick said as he looked around the group. Then, with a grin, he announced, "I picked up hacking from K." Freya raised an eyebrow.
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