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
Meanwhile, Tanya was already well-prepared. Blake came to pick her up. Although he did not bring her the golden key, he repeatedly assured her. “Don’t worry. Whatever you lay your eyes on during the auction tonight, I’ll do my best to help you.” “Shut up until you’re able to bid something off the auction.” Even though Tanya did not have the urge to kill Blake, it was clear to see that she hated him to the marrow of her bones. Blake said nothing. He solicitously became her driver. While they were on the way, Tanya received Chiara’s call. “Hello, Ms. Tanya.” As usual, Chiara greeted her politely. Tanya felt disgusted upon hearing Chiara in a young girl’s voice. She thought it was so fake. Besides, Chiara had been the one who encouraged her to go to Mirvania. If not for Chiara’s encouragement, Tanya would not have taken the step in spite of her own desire. Hence, Chiara needed to bear the responsibilities in the case where Blake had taken Tanya’s virginity. “Just
Tanya pointed in the direction of the exit. Staring at her, Blake had no choice but to hold back his grief. Regardless, she was his love at first sight. No matter how she behaved, he would always dote on her. Meanwhile, Michael and Ivanka were inside the private room. The private rooms were separated from one another. They sat in the main seats with a clear view of the downstairs main hall. At that moment, the main hall had turned into an auction house. The auctioneer was ready. They waited for the time to come. “Didn’t you see Tanya?” Seeing that Michael was already seated and brewing coffee, Ivanka looked slightly puzzled. Michael knew what was in her mind. But he was still angry with her because of the previous event, so he said sulkily, “Does it matter?” Ivanka glanced at him and said calmly, “I’m surprised to see her here.” “She’s not the only one who came to this auction.” Many people came to the casino because of its popularity. Perhaps many people they k