Chapter 122: Chapter 121

Chapter 121

“Byran, you lucky dog” Julius stood up, rummaging for the bet agreement in his pocket and crumpling

Byran caught the ball of paper, unfolded it to double check, then promptly ripped it up

“Julius, if you guys didn't cheat, you'd have lost fair and square Still can't swallow your defeat? How abc

to take it on?”

“I don't have time for your games!" Julius was clearly not

up for another round, with a gloomy face, he turned and left with his gang, with tails between their leg

Byran could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Meanwhile, Ellinor was lazing about on the couch quitting the game, and opening up a pinned group ¢

guys did good I'll give you a cash bonus later

Chase Larios avatar popped up. “You roped us into your game, and now you just want to buy us off wit

Ellinor replied. “What do you want then?”

Chase sent a goofy emoji. “I want you!"

Another avatar, named Ida Gipson, appeared, “Boss, I haven't seen you at the company in a hot minute

Chase chimed in, “Exactly!”

Ellinor responded, “I'll make time to drop by in the next few days. Behave yourselves!”

After placating her underlings, Ellinor pocketed her phone and got up to leave.

“Ellinor, wait!"

Byran called out to her.

Ellinor halted, “What is it, Mr. Howard?"

Byran stood up, giving her a rather unfriendly look, “Why did you help me today? I haven't been exact,

Ellinor replied nonchalantly, “Consider it payback for you having my back earlier

Byran scoffed, “With your smarts, you could have handled those girls even if I hadn't stepped in. They're

*Flattered” Ellinor gave him a faint smile, then turned her attention to the bruises on his face, “Mr. How

beaten up on your own turf?”

Byran stubbornly retorted, “If I called them, theyd tell my dad and my brother. I don't want them

to know!”

Ellinor patted

his shoulder, “Kid, sometimes you've gotta swallow your pride in front of your family. Your safety always

Byran scowled. “I don't need you telling me what to do!”

Ellinor shrugged and pulled her hand back. Then forget I said anything.”

Seeing Ellinor about to leave, Byran quickly followed her, “Ellinor, since you helped me today and you're

Ellinor stopped and turned to him, “You want to be friends with me? Have you forgotten about me slee

Byran lifted his chin, “I haven't forgotten, but I know you and Theo aren't actually together!”

Ellinor raised an eyebrow, “And how do you know that?”

Byran confidently replied, “I don't need

to see it to know it. Theo would never betray my sister. He wouldn't want you!"

Ellinor squinted slightly. “Is that so? Then why doesn't your sister just marry Theo? That way, I wouldn't

At this, Byran's brows furrowed, “There are some issues between our families’ elders, so their marriage i

“Ellinor, since we re friends now, I just want to remind you that you're just being used. Theo's marrying :