NovelBookChapter 292 ---- summer scanned the room, her eyes lingering on Asher before she let out a knowing "Oh." "No wonder you've been hiding from us-it's because Sir Blackwood is here." Lucia gave her an embarrassed glance. "Don't talk nonsense." "What gare you playing? I'd like to join." Summer sat down next to Lucia. Lucia explained, "We're playing the King's Game." summer reached out her hand. "Dealin. want to play too." "Sure," Lucia said. "Everyone, this is my friend Summer Hanks.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWe met when I was studying abroad." With a new player joining, everyone drew fresh cards. Anew round began. This time, Timothée drew the king card. Timothée looked around and said, "Three of spades, choose someone of the opposite sex here and confess your feelings to them." "Who has the three of spades?" Sebastian called out. - Everyone checked their cards, and Charlotte raised her hand timidly, like a student answering a teacher's question. "It's me," she said softly.
Timothée was stunned. What a coincidence. He'd just said it off the top of his head. Timothée suddenly felt awkward. Charlotte was reserved and introverted by nature, probably uncomfortable with this type of challenge. Not wanting to put her in a difficult position, he offered, "Let's change it. I'I think of something else." "No need. I can handle it," Charlotte replied calmly. "If everyone else can play, so can I." She let her gaze wander around the room.
Asher and Sebastian were obviously off-limits-they belonged to her friends, and even in a game, she should avoid them. Her brother would have been the safest choice-confessing to a sibling wouldn't be taken seriously by anyone. ---- But Charlotte's eyes flickered briefly to Nyla sitting beside James.
Her sister-in-law was right there, and Timothée had specified "confess feelings and propose." Even though Charlotte was James's sister, it wouldn't be appropriate to "propose" to her brother in front of his girlfriend. Charlotte was considerate and tactful-she wouldn't do anything to make her sister-inlaw uncomfortable. So only Rupert and Timothée remained. Charlotte's gaze shifted between the two men. Timothée felt a flutter of hope rising in his chest.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAfter only a moment's hesitation, Charlotte made her choice. Meeting Timothée's eyes, she nervously stammered, "I... [like you. Would you go out with me?" Timothée could barely contain his joy. Though he knew it was just for the game, he couldn't stop his lips from curving into a smile. His eyes sparkling, he replied softly, "Yes, I would." ---- Charlotte nodded gently. "Thank you." Everyone assumed it was just part of the game. They thought Timothée was simply playing along.
Only Timothée himself and Thalia knew he was serious. The gmoved to the next round. This time, Lucia's friend Summer drew the the king card. summer gaveXucia af meaningful smile. "Ace of hearts, French kiss Sir Blackwood for ten minutes." The noisy room suddenly fell silent. Was this woman out of her mind? She was directly ordering someone to kiss Asher? After the commotion on deck with Asher and Sean, how could she be stupid enough to walk into the line of fire?
She couldn't possibly be unaware that Asher and Thalia were a couple. ---- Everyone exchanged uncomfortable glances. The atmosphere turned awkward The spacious lounge grew so quiet you could hear a pin drop. "Who has the ace of hearts? Step forward!" Summer called out, seemingly oblivious to the tension. Lucia recalled the meaningful smile Summer had given her earlier. Suddenly, she realized something. She felt a slight bump on the back of her card. The card had been marked. Summer had been the one to shuffle and deal the cards.
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