Having coaxed Gordon into accepting the invitation, Isabella remained on high alert to avoid offending Simon and his group even more.
The waitstaff led her and Gordon upstairs and stopped before the largest private room.
With one hand in his pocket, Gordon showed no intention of knocking, so Isabella knocked. When no one answered, she pushed open the door herself.
Instantly, the room fell silent, and everyone turned their attention to the doorway. Isabella immediately spotted Seth sitting in the center of the couch. He had changed into a dark blue shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his forearms. At the Chapter 21 A Test of Trum Love moment, he had his arm around Selenaâs waist, and they were engrossed in conversation, which made Selena blush and bite her lips.
DIE âCome on in. Youâre just in time. Another round is about to start.â Simon got up from the couch and proactively greeted Isabella and Gordon. He was a typical Lawdom man, one of those known for being polite and gentlemanly. No one could fault such men.
Isabella retracted her gaze from Seth and turned to the side, allowing Gordon to enter first.
Somewhat polite, Gordon greeted Simon before pulling Isabella to sit down.
There were a total of seven people inside the room.
Chapter 31 A Test of True Love Dariel had changed his female companion again.
This one seemed to be called Bethany, and the two were sitting at the bar, whispering sweet nothings.
Isabella paid no attention to Seth but found Dariel highly irritating. At least Seth knew to focus on one person, while Dariel seemed to be playing around with different women and unafraid of creating conflicts between women.
Noticing her gaze, Dariel set down his glass and walked over from the bar with a playful expression.
âMiss Symons, are you interested in me? Youâve been staring at me without blinking since you came in.â
Isabellaâs expression was indifferent as she sat properly, but her tone carried a hint of sarcasm.
Chapter 31 A Test of True Love âYouâre quite goodâlooking. Is it a crime to look at you?â
âIs that so?â Dariel sat down beside Seth, placing a hand on Sethâs shoulder and feigning surprise. âAll these years, no one has ever praised me for being goodâlooking when Seth is around.â
Seth was indifferent as he rudely threw away Darielâs arm while coldly rebuking, âSheâs blind. If you believe her words, then youâre stupid.â
âYouâre too overbearing. Are you saying everyone else can only praise you?â Dariel repeatedly clicked his tongue, seemingly very upset.
âAlright already. Since our guests have arrived, letâs start the game.â
Chapter 31 A Test of True Love getting someone to invite their guests.
Only then did Isabella realize there was a small gambling table in front of the bar with a pile of tokens, as well as cards and dice.
W10 âAre you guys gambling?â Gordon was intrigued and went over to the table. âWhat are we playing?â
âWe were planning on playing Texas Holdâem, but Miss Winston here said she doesnât know how to play that, so we have no choice but to change to poker, which she knows.â Simon shrugged, propping his hand on the edge of the gambling table and smiling. âThatâs why we called you here. Itâs more fun with more people.â
Chapter 31 A Test of True Love Isabella thought inwardly, Texas Holdâem isnât that hard. With how Seth usually acts, he should have personally taught her, asking her to kiss him every time she fails to learn. After a nightâs worth of lessons, she will be a great kisser.
She looked at Simon and remarked, âYou have five people, so you can play the game independently.â
With a helpless expression, Simon held his fist to his lips and cleared his throat. âDariel is unwilling to let his sweetheart play cards alone, so we have to split into groups.â
Isabella was rendered speechless.
âIf Mr. Dunkstein and I are a team, wouldnât that leave Mr. Gates alone?â
#/10 âNot necessarily.â Darielâs female companion, Bethany, spoke up in her coquettish voice. âI feel like we should draw lots to see who we will be teaming up with,â
While she spoke, she kissed Darielâs chin. âBabe, if thereâs true love between us, we will be split into the same team, am I right?â
âOf course. Who else but us would have true love?â
Dariol gave her an alluring smile and pulled her Into his embrace. âHurry up and draw a lot. Itâs time to seal our fate.â
Meanwhile, Isabella felt troubled. The more she looked at Dariel, the more irritated she was. Only three women were in this room, and if she agreed to draw lots, there was a 25 percent chance she 12:24 Thu, 21 Dec G Chapter 31 A Test of True Love would get Seth.
âLadies first, so you guys draw the lots.â
Simon had everything well prepared. He brought over a cylindrical container with four pieces of paper inside and handed it to Isabella.
After randomly grabbing one, she wasnât in a hurry to open it.
Then, Selena and Bethany took one each, and Bethanyâs cheer was soon heard. âBabe, it looks like it is true love.â
Just great. Now, it is a oneâinâthree chance.
Isabella felt the paper in her hand starting to burn | Chapter 31 A Test of True Love K86%
1. up. Slowly moving the piece of paper under the light, she slowly unfolded it.
âAwwâ¦â Before Isabella could see whose name it was, she heard Selenaâs disappointed voice from opposite her.
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Bethany went over and glanced at the paper.
âYouâre teaming up with Mr. Dunkstein.â
Once those words were said, everyone inside the room looked at Isabella. Only Seth held a wine glass in his hand, absentmindedly swirling it.
âHurry up and open it,â Bethany urged.
Forcing herself to unfold the paper, Isabella hadnât had the chance to see what was on it before Chapter 37 Are You Willing Bethany snatched it away.
Like before, she jeered. âOh, myâ¦â
Isabella felt her hair stand on its end as she felt a foreboding feeling washing over her.
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