Chapter 13

“Alright guys, time to draw lots. If you get the same number, switch seats but make sure you’re not sitting next to each other, okay?

Norene put the crumpled papers on the table, and people drew lots. Whoever got the same number would form a team automatically.

There were four people playing for the first time, and the others lined up to draw lots. Those who got numbers 1 and 2 would play first.

Eleanor, unfortunately, drew number 2.

She looked up and noticed Bernard had drawn number 1, making them opponents.

Norene, who also got number 1, winked at Eleanor, signaling her intention to teach her a lesson.

“Who’s got the other number 2?”

Cedric hesitated for a moment before opening the paper in his hand.

He smiled at Eleanor, “I’m not very good at card games, so I’ll be relying on you.”

him a forced smile in response.

obedient person. She had grown up in an orphanage, obeying the headmaster. In school, she followed her teachers‘ orders. In the workplace, she listened to her boss. And when she dated men, she did as they said. As a result, she had never played

Cedric, a guy who loved games, also didn’t

more desperate when she saw that they had no connection at all.

few times, Norene handed her the last

enchanting voice made Eleanor extremely uneasy.

afraid she’d have to strip down completely if she lost, leaving her exposed for everyone to see. It was Norene’s way of getting

with Cedric’s careless

sit on his lap to reassure

hand, Eleanor didn’t even notice that she was sitting on Josef’s lap. In her

took her cards and quickly formed a

frowned, “Mr. Caporal, that’s cheating!”

merely raised an eyebrow.

and leaned back on

meant she had no way to fight back,

she glanced back at Josef with gratitude.

couldn’t resist kissing her.

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