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    Christina’s momentary quietness made Katie assume she was stumped, unable toe up with a hundred million, prompting her to press harder for the bet. After all, winning would mean walking away with at least eighty million after the debt was settled, plus the thrill of seeing Christina humiliated. The thought alone sent a rush through her.


    A sly grin tugged at Katie’s lips as she mocked, “Why aren’t you saying anything, Christina? Or maybe you’re just too scared? I knew it! You don’t have the nerve to bet with me.”


    A cold smile crossed Christina’s face. “Who said I wouldn’t bet with you?”


    Excitement bubbled up in Katie. She was certain Christina had taken the bait.


    “So, you mean you will bet with me?” Katie asked, eyes shining.


    Christina shrugged as if it hardly mattered. “Of course. I’ll take you up on your bet.”


    Without missing a beat, Katie sealed the deal. “Perfect! It’s a deal!” Her eagerness showed—she worried Christina might change her mind.


    Katie was convinced that, this time, Christina would finally be put in her ce. After losing so often, she was sure her luck had finally changed.


    As Christina moved past Katie, she let a sly smile spread across her face and said, “Katie, you’re such a fool. You end up beaten by me every single time, yet you never stop trying to pick a fight with me again.”


    A sh of anger crossed Katie’s face. “You’re the real fool here! Ynda’s going to beat you this time. Don’t get too smug!”


    Christina kept walking. “Well, let’s see whoes out on top in the end.”


    “Wait!” Brendon blurted out, his expression stern.


    Christina stopped in her tracks but didn’t look back. “What now?”


    Brendon’s re was sharp. “You owe Ynda an apology. Her hand was hurt because of you. Did you really think you could just walk away? Things aren’t that simple.”


    A firm answer came from Christina. “That’s not going to happen.”


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    His threat was immediate. “Either you apologize to Ynda right now, or I’ll call the police.”


    “Go ahead and call them,” Christina replied. She hadn’t harmed Ynda, so she had no reason to be afraid.


    “Alright then! You have no one to me but yourself!” Brendon shouted in frustration as he grabbed his phone and started dialing the number.


    Flustered, Ynda quickly stopped him from involving the police, her tone gentle. “Brendon, please let it go. I am sure Christina never intended to hurt me…”


    Brendon retorted, unable to hide his frustration, “Let it go? She acts like she’s better than everyone. You’re too kind, Ynda. If you won’t stand up for yourself, then I will.”


    Ynda made a feigned attempt to back down out of concern for Christina. “But Christina is actually Tiana, a celebrated pianist. If this gets out, it could ruin her reputation. I’m fine, really. Brendon, please don’t let this spoil your rtionship with her,” she said, her eyes downcast as if she’d swallowed her grievances for Brendon’s sake, which only made him feel more protective.


    Brendon refused to back down. “No, I’m not dropping this. I can’t call myself a man if I can’t protect you.” To him, Christina was at fault and should face the consequences.


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