“Hot d*mn! Starlet Bar is really giving its all tonight. I heard that the gold key was given away when the boss of Kingzillion Casino first built the establishment. There are only three in total. Allegedly, whoever owns it can make a request to the boss, and he will fulfill any request!”“Really? Is Starlet Bar messing with us? Is this some kind of fake event? If the key is so precious, why are they giving it away?”“I know right? If we get the gold key and demand the owner of Kingzillion Casino to hand over his business, will he comply? He is no fool!”The customers downstairs did not believe what the hostess said and even made fun of her.The hostess, on the other hand, gave someone next to her a look. Soon enough, two hulking bodyguards carried a display rack to the center of the stage.There was a gold key in the glass cover on top of the rack.“It has been two years since Starlet Bar was founded. Some of our loyal customers must be here with us tonight. They can step up and
“I’m Tanya.” Since she was teaming up with Blake for the event, she introduced herself.“Alright, Ms. Tanya, let’s go,” Blake said with a smile and extended his hand toward her.Tanya ignored his gesture and stood up.She agreed to team up with him, but she was only comfortable being close to him within the context of the event. She was not ready to hold his hand just yet, considering they had just met.Tanya walked ahead. Blake followed. His smile widened as he watched her.She was the young lady of the Cullen family, after all. Her pride and elegance were apparent.Even so, he was determined to win her over.Soon, they arrived at the stage area.The bargirl announced the first game. “The first game is the long jump. Guys on the left, girls on the right. You’ll have your feet tied together, and the pair that jumps the farthest wins. Participants need to sign up over here.” She then pointed to a direction.A lot of people were signing up for the first game. Blake held Tanya’s
Tanya felt completely suspended in mid-air. She instinctively tightened her grip on Blake. He felt a sense of pride to see how tightly she was clinging to him. They managed to jump 1.85 meters!“1.85 meters is impressive for one person, but for two? That’s freaking awesome!”When the bargirl announced their score, the crowd erupted in amazement!“Wait, aren’t they supposed to jump together? The guy basically lifted the lady the entire way. Isn’t that against the rules?”“It’s a couples’ game. If the guy doesn’t do the heavy lifting, who will? If the lady had that kind of strength, then sure, why not?!”“With their feet tied together, someone has to put in more effort. Otherwise, how would the game even work? It’s up to you to figure out the best strategy.”... The crowd had mixed reactions.The bargirl remained calm and composed as she said, “This game is all about interaction between guys and girls. With your feet tied together, it’s up to you and your partner to figure out
Blake seemed sincere, but Tanya knew he was not serious.Blake was just talking big. Even if he really had the golden key and everyone knew where it came from, there was no way he would give it to someone he had just met.“Even if you had it, I wouldn’t care,” Tanya said indifferently as she took a sip of her wine.Instead of responding, Blake revealed a faint, mocking smile.He knew Tanya did not mean what she said. If she truly did not care, she would not have teamed up with him to play the game for the key.Still, he chose not to call her out. He simply sat across from her.Even though she did not like him, she would not rudely chase him away especially with so many people around them.Besides, he was her current partner in the game.Watching the others compete was boring, but they could not wander off too far. As the first pair in the competition, they would miss their chance to continue if they were not around when the next round started.“Do you know how to play cards? W
“That’s nice of you.”Tanya felt physically weak and drained of energy. She softly chuckled at Blake’s words. She did not think Blake would push things too far.“Why don’t we...”But she could not make out what Blake said after that. Her eyelids grew heavy, and she blacked out.When she woke up again, it was already daylight.She found herself in an unfamiliar, luxurious room. The sunlight shining into the room made her instantly alert. The curtains fluttered in the breeze, adding to her unease.She sat up and realized she was naked on a large, two-meter-wide bed. Her entire body ached as if she had been run over by a truck, and her head throbbed painfully.She remembered that she was supposed to participate in a second round of the game with Blake but could not recall how she ended up in this room.Did they hook up?!“Oh, you’re awake! Are you hungry? Do you want to eat anything?” A gentle voice spoke softly nearby.Tanya looked up and saw Blake wrapped in a towel around his
“I’ve got stuff to do. Here’s my number. Call me if you need anything.”With that, Blake handed Tanya a gold-embossed business card.Tanya did not take it. Her dark eyes were fixed intensely on Blake.Blake pursed his lips and placed the card on the nightstand without saying anything else.He knew she had never taken him seriously from the start. After being with the man she least regarded, she was understandably struggling with her emotions. He understood that staying would only make her feel worse, so he needed to give her space.“F*ck off!” Tanya shouted in anger. Her eyes red with rage as she pointed toward the door.Blake obeyed and left without saying another word.As soon as he was gone, Tanya angrily ripped up the gold business card into tiny pieces until she could tear no more.Then she rushed into the bathroom, turned on the shower, and scrubbed herself frantically.But no matter how much she scrubbed, she could not rid herself of the feeling of being tainted. Blake’
Ivanka knew she could not let her aura falter.The next morning, Michael arrived early and knocked on her door.He expected her to answer in pajamas with messy hair. But to his surprise, she was dressed in a light pink blazer and skirt suit. Her low ponytail was tied with a matching hairband. She looked both beautiful and sophisticated.“What’s with that look?” Ivanka frowned as she noticed his gaze.“I thought you’d still be asleep.”Ivanka rolled her eyes at him. “And yet, you still knocked on my door?”“I had Evan line up early to grab a spot,” Michael continued. He was unfazed by her remark.“Line up?” Ivanka was surprised.“Yes, Kingzillion Casino decided not to accept reservations for this auction. It’s first come, first served.”According to Evan, the scene was packed.Ivanka scoffed. “Kingzillion Casino is just making a big deal out of this auction for the Ganoderma nebula.”The lineup system allowed everyone to see how eager people were to secure a spot, emphasizing
The foreign woman noticed the ferocity and indifference in Michael’s eyes. Besides, they were in a crowded area. For a moment, she felt like he had embarrassed her. She also realized that Michael was not someone to mess around with. Hence, she looked down glumly and quickly left. “Sorry. Since she’s left, we don’t need to add on.” Ivanka returned the menu to the attendant. “We’re leaving.” Michael’s expression was absolutely dark. Right after he blurted out the words, he sprang up.Ivanka knew he was very angry at the moment, but they had already placed an order for the food. The attendant instantly called out to Michael and stopped him. “Sir, the chef is preparing the food you’ve ordered.” “I can choose not to eat it.” With a frown, Michael replied to the attendant curtly. “Sir, even if you’re not eating the food, you still need to pay for it.” Michael instantly took out dozens of dollars from his wallet and flung them at the attendant. Since Michael was already actin