Chapter 1136

Chapter 1136:

Two voices rang out simultaneously, dripping with disdain. Beside Tatiana stood Austen, who turned his attention to the two women.

“You know her, Tatiana?” Austen asked, his gaze flickering with interest. Tatiana was, after all, the head of the prominent company he had just started working with.

Hank glanced at Madisyn.

“Hey, you know them?”

“I don’t know the one on the left, but I find the one on the right rather annoying.”

Tatiana laughed, her tone mocking.

“Madisyn, no need to be so harsh. I almost became your sister-in-law, after all.”

Tatiana, clearly irritated by Madisyn’s icy demeanor, made a deliberate attempt to provoke her.

“I heard you’re interested in Finger Dance. Perfect timing. Austen here is a streamer who specializes in that game. Since we’re acquainted, I could have him stream a session with you.”

Austen jumped in eagerly.

“Miss, I’m miles ahead of these guys when it comes to Finger Dance. If you need help, I’ve got you covered!” He threw a smug glance at Hank, whose face darkened with anger.

Pointing a finger at Austen, Hank snapped, “The only reason you’re good at this game is because my brother’s club trained you! You’re an ungrateful jerk who smeared his name just to boost your career. There’s no way this lady would choose someone like you to guide her.”

After Hank finished speaking, he turned his gaze to Madisyn. His words carried a tone of confidence, but the flicker of nervousness in his eyes betrayed him.

His relationship with Austen had soured because of his brother’s club. He didn’t want to lose face in front of Austen—it wasn’t just about pride. Yet, deep down, he was painfully aware that having the guidance of Austen, the popular streamer, was far more appealing than teaming up with an unknown high schooler like himself. The choice seemed obvious, but despite it all, he clung to a faint glimmer of hope.

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Madisyn looked…

Madisyn looked into Hank’s eyes and immediately recognized the trace of vulnerability he was trying to hide. It was clear that her decision meant a lot to him.

Though she hadn’t planned on playing with the students, she suddenly felt compelled to accept Hank’s invitation.

She didn’t want to be the one to crush his spirit while he was trying so hard to keep it together. Besides, she highly doubted Tatiana’s intentions—there was no way Tatiana would genuinely want to help her with anything.

“Of course,” Madisyn said with a smile.

“Didn’t we just agree that I’d team up with you guys?”

“We sure did!” Hank’s eyes lit up with excitement, his boyish charm shining through. He tilted his chin proudly at Austen before turning back to Madisyn.

“Come on, I’ll take you to the spot where we play the game. Let’s get started!”

Madisyn glanced at Tatiana and Austen, then nodded and followed Hank.

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