All Chapters of The Bet: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

“Why don’t you give your car to Jo for a ride?” Mike asked sarcastically. “I did it. She spent several hours here.” Matthew was very calm, all because Jo had already tortured his car. Mike wasn’t convinced however. “Don’t believe it.” “You are of weak faith, Bro.” “You said it so calmly that I have doubts if she was sitting behind the steering wheel, even for a while.” “You are too emotional about your property!” “Matt, how come you don’t give a shit about your car? Are you a man?” When Mike said that, he carefully observed Matthew's face, which was completely unchanged. He couldn’t believe that his friend didn't care at all about it. “Maybe I am, maybe not… Who cares?” Matthew just admitted casually. “Man!!! Did you give her your car or not?” “A few times, I said, but you don’t listen. After her first ride, she said that it embodies a fascination with cars in its most exclusive and sporty editio

Everyone fell silent with terror expecting bloodshed.‘Oh… Boy, you're digging your own grave! You don't stand a chance in an open confrontation with Mike!’ Matthew thought.To everyone's surprise, Mike remained cool and stoic. He just shrugged nonchalantly as if he was not bothered at all by his cousin and put his hands into the trousers pockets.“It looks like my little cousin hasn't been to the dentist for a long time.” Mike said mockingly with a poker face. “Or is he in urgent need of a plastic surgeon?”Mike looked straight in the eyes of his opponent. This one seemed completely unaware of the oppression he was in or was just playing it too cool.“My face is perfect! My dentition too!” Julian said ironically. “Why would I need any of them?” He added after a moment of hesitation as he nonchalantly ruffled his perfectly styled hair; his lips stretched into a subtle smile.

Matthew was looking at the angry Mike and at a completely confused Thomas. He was very proud of Jo. He only had a bit of a grudge against Natalie, for taking her cousin with her. It spoiled his plans, but that could wait.He didn’t like Julian. Back in their college days, whenever he came to Mike’s home, there was a problem.Miraculously, a flat tire in his parents' car occurred, or a broken window; they had some laxatives in their food or a punch made of all the alcohol found inside Mike's cupboards, a potion that was impossible not to get sick from after consumption.Many times their notes, which they had to study for their exams from, were also lost in his presence.Whenever Julian appeared in their surroundings, he always did something wrong with premeditation. They wanted to kick his ass many times, even though he was five years younger than most of them, and due to his age they should look after him.He was a spoiled kid who got a

They were greeted at the hall by Mr. Evans, who was dressed elegantly in beige denim trousers and white linen shirt. He had the sleeves rolled up to the elbows revealing his muscular forearms. Matthew looked like he was his exact copy, just a few years younger.Mr. Evans, seeing his happy wife with Jo, was truly delighted. He hugged their guest heartily, but when he saw his son laden with boxes and a huge bunch of flowers, he began to laugh.“Son, are you going to pass on a month of your work?”“Dad, I am sure it’s not even an evening for you two.”“I don’t mind doing it if you take care of your private matters.” Ha said seriously and then he winked at his son knowingly. He took the red roses to the kitchen and left his child confused.Matthew was shocked by his fathers’ behaviour.‘What was that? What did dad mean by private matters?’ He thought as he followed his father.

They arrived at Matthew's apartment in half an hour. In the underground car park, Mike helped them to the elevator. They both looked slightly better than when he had taken them away from the Evans.“Jo, how're you doing? Are you able to take him to his bed?” He asked, truly concerned.“Yes.” She said without much thinking. She had seen Matthew in a worse state and she had handled him then too, so why wouldn't she do that this time? This was her best friend; what is not done for friends?“I'm officially at work. I have to be back in the clinic as soon as possible.” Mike said seriously.“Go back to work, I'll be fine.”“Where are you going, bro?” Matthew muttered leaning against the elevator wall.“I have to go back to work for an hour. I terrorized my sister and her husband to stay there instead of me. We'll talk later.”“Goooo, man!”“Be g