Hunter rubbed his shoulder and smiled at Jade. "I'm not a delicate flower. Why would I need to go to the infirmary? It'd be too embarrassing if people found out.""Don't be so stubborn and end up suffering. What if something happens and you regret it later?" Jade advised, her eyes scanning for the person who threw the ball.They were so far from the basketball court, yet someone had still managed to hit them with the ball. It was absurd."Who threw the ball? Come out!" Jade called out, expecting no one to confess.To her surprise, a few people actually stepped forward.Lloyd, dressed in sportswear and followed by a few others, slowly walked over. His face was dark, and his gaze toward Hunter was filled with hostility."I threw it," he replied disdainfully, his eyes fixed on Jade as if she were his prey.Seeing him angered Jade, especially with the creepy way he looked at her. However, she wasn't afraid of Lloyd. He was not someone to be trifled with, but Jade was not one to be p
Jade called Owen and asked him to come and help."I'm a girl, I can't play basketball against you. It's not too much to ask for a few people to help, right?" Jade flashed an inexplicably charming smile at Lloyd.Charmed, Lloyd blurted without thinking, "Of course."He regretted it a bit after saying it.Not only did Owen come over in person, but he also brought a few of his men. Each of them stood tall at 1.8 meters, casting an imposing presence that immediately overshadowed Lloyd.The contrast between the martial artists and Lloyd's team was stark. They were clearly outmatched, both in height and strength."Captain, how are we supposed to play? They're trained. Going against them is like crashing an egg against a rock.""Yeah, their physiques are terrifying. I might get a fracture just from a collision."Before the match even started, Lloyd's team members were intimidated and discouraged remarks flowed from them.It was only then that Lloyd realized Jade had tricked him. Sinc
In just a few minutes, the number of replies in the post reached over ten thousand."Wow, Jade, you're so popular!" Melanie exclaimed.Jade hadn't expected Lloyd to be so scheming. He deliberately used the bet as a gimmick to make such a big deal out of it.If she lost, it would be embarrassing for her and Hunter. Lloyd would not only gain popularity but also use this incident to bring fame to his company. It was truly a lucrative deal.After figuring out his intentions, Jade couldn't help but smirk. She wouldn't be a stepping stone for his success.Jade approached him, raising her chin slightly as she scanned the arena. "Lloyd, you've made such a big fuss just to humiliate me in front of everyone, right? Since you want to make a big deal out of it, why don't we play an even bigger game?"Lloyd was happy with the current situation. He enjoyed being surrounded by people, which made him feel superior to Jade."Oh, what big game do you want to play?" Lloyd asked nonchalantly, almos
Caelan maintained a stoic expression, though his frosty stare on Lloyd intensified. "Zeal, you stirred up trouble but can't handle the consequences like a man. You're clearly at fault yet shamelessly challenged for a match. Truly, you've surprised me."Compared to Lloyd's sarcastic remarks, Caelan was the one with the sharpest tongue. Once he struck, his enemy would be left with no way out.While few people knew the reason behind Lloyd and Jade's bet, Caelan openly revealed it. Upon hearing that, murmurs of disapproval arose among the crowd. Making such a fuss with a girl over a trivial matter was ungentlemanly.The whispers from the crowd made Lloyd's face burn with embarrassment. He had intended to humiliate Hunter to win Jade's favor, but it had backfired."But your generosity is truly admirable. What a bold move to bet with 10,000,000 dollars," Caelan added nonchalantly, watching Lloyd's face turn beet red.Lloyd had only felt a bit embarrassed before, but now he felt comple
Caelan raised an eyebrow slightly, a response of sorts."Why is this fellow so dull? You either nod or speak one word at a time. Can't you say a few more words?" Jade muttered.When Caelan was tongue-lashing Lloyd earlier, he wasn't this sparing with his words.Caelan chuckled and gently held Jade's hand.Jade flushed red. She tried to pull her hand away but found it tightly held, realizing that Caelan was doing it on purpose.The small gestures between them ignited Lloyd's jealousy.Hunter saw Lloyd's scowl and couldn't help but chuckle."What are you laughing at?" Lloyd snapped."I'm laughing because your jealousy is dripping," Hunter replied.Lloyd reeled back his gaze, directing his anger toward Hunter. "Don't forget, if you lose, you'll not only embarrass yourself in school but also become the laughingstock of the country, with all the major websites live-streaming this.""Oh, really?" Hunter smiled. "Are you so sure that I'll lose?"Hunter's confidence stunned Lloyd.
Hunter looked at the referee with a dissatisfied expression.His teammates also spoke up for him indignantly."Are you kidding me? Hunter didn't even touch him, yet you're giving us a yellow card for his dive?"The players ran to the referee, all expressing their anger and demanding fairness. They surrounded the referee, their emotions running high.Despite the referee's repeated warning whistles, the players showed no fear. Owen's oldest apprentice, Liam Vaughan, especially threatened the referee with clenched fists.The referee paled in fear and kept backing away.Meanwhile, Lloyd and his teammates watched the show. The more Hunter and his teammates lost control of their emotions, the more it worked in their favor.Jade could see everything from the sidelines and couldn't help but feel anxious for Hunter and his teammates. If they allowed Lloyd to lead them by the nose, they would undoubtedly lose.Just as Jade was hesitating whether to remind Hunter, she saw him calm his tea
Jade smirked and teased him, "One who can make you praise them must be exceptional."Caelan glanced at her indulgently and couldn't help but smile when he saw her sparkling eyes and mischievous demeanor."Focus on the game."They stopped chatting and redirected their attention to the court.Jade was stunned as she watched the game.In a mere two minutes, Hunter scored another two points. He appeared transformed, dribbling with confidence akin to an agile leopard evading capture. With powerful strides and a swift motion of his long arm, he dunked the ball into the basket.The crowd erupted into cheers.…In less than 20 minutes since the start, Hunter had scored three times.Meanwhile, Lloyd, the captain of the university basketball team, hadn't even touched the ball. Hunter's capability was practically the skill level of a professional player.Lloyd was close to exploding with anger. He never expected Hunter to be so dominant.With only 30 minutes left until the end, it'd be
Lloyd glared at Jade, his forehead veins bulging. For her to demand that he apologize to Hunter in front of so many people, she was intentionally humiliating him."Jade, do you have to treat me like this?" He gritted his teeth.Jade raised an eyebrow with a cold smirk. "Wasn't it your idea? You said if we won, you'd apologize to Hunter. You, the esteemed CEO of the Zeal Group, won't go back on your word, will you?"Since Jade publicly revealed the bet, he couldn't go back on it even if he wanted to.The spectators stared at them, wondering if Lloyd would apologize to Hunter in front of so many people. There was one thing everyone knew for sure, though. Whether Lloyd apologized or not, he was thoroughly shamed today.Lloyd stood there, his scowl darkening with each passing moment. If there were only a few people present, he could swallow his pride and apologize to Hunter. But with so many people there, wouldn't he become the laughingstock of the entire university if he apologized n