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Chapter 48 "Winner Take All"

Author: Laura C.
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Xian stared at the screen, disbelief etched on his face.

"How is that possible?" he muttered, the question more for himself than Eva. The video replayed on a loop, each frame showcasing Eva's undeniable victory.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, a defeated sigh escaped his lips. "Alright, fine. You win."

"Can I have the car keys now?" Eva held out her open hand in front of Xian. "Surely the future heir of Senna Group wouldn't deceive a simple country girl like me?"

Xian's jaw clenched tight. Each beat of his heart hammered a painful reminder of his promise.

Eva's words hung in the air, a challenge he couldn't refuse. A surge of anger, fueled by frustration and heartbreak, flared within him. "Fine!" he spat, the word laced with bitterness.

He tossed the car keys at Eva, the metal glinting coldly in the light. The weight of his sacrifice settled heavily on him, a constant reminder of the promise he kept, but the heart he broke.

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