Chapter 1154

He took a few steps closer, noticing that Maja didn’t look away, so he leaned in.

“Actually, I’m quite a sight when I play ball.”

His breath brushed against her ear as he spoke, tickling her slightly.

Maja had once heard Holden mentioning how rebellious lan was in his mid–teens, full of fight and the brightest star in any gathering

Unfortunately, she never got the chance to see it

Quietly, she used her elbow to push his approaching body away slightly Only when the boy was wiping his sweat off with a towel, surrounded by a group of people, did she call out, “Barton”

Barton had his school uniform hooked on his fingertips. After wiping his sweat, he put it on neatly and zipped it up, returning to his usual aloof demeanor But he recognized Maja, “What’s up?”

Maja glanced at the time. You guys still have twenty minutes before class. Can you spare me ten? I want to have a chat with you”

Barton had been scouted before, but he wasn’t interested.

“No need.”

It’s about Coral. I’m her business partner You probably don’t know much about her work, do you?”

instantly hit a nerve.

he heard Maja say to lan, “Don’t follow us. Either leave or wait here”

in front of the basketball net, his gaze sweeping over Barton.

boy, pointing to a chair in the distance, “Let’s

students looked at them curiously,

Maja cut straight to

about your feelings

hit Barton like

so aloof just a moment ago was suddenly flustered, his breathing becoming

had only met Maja once, and she had seen through

grades have been slipping recently. She’s upset about it, so she hurried back from abroad. I made a deal with her. if

his right hand gripping his left,

stopped there, not rushing him

get her to accept your investment, but you need to

your grades?”

had already stood up, sizing up this woman, his tone unfriendly, “I tanked them on purpose.”

this brief exchange, Maja understood.

young mans sharp edges were all directed at the world.

shown in

off the bat, he probably wouldn’t be bothered to engage in conversation.

him with a smile, “Thanks

woman. She

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