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    With such an insurmountable disparity, Javier’s team inevitably lost the first match.


    Javier’s face darkened with disappointment. He appeared unable to process the defeat, his expression betraying disbelief.


    During the break between matches, Elena made her way to the yers’ lounge. Javier braced himself for mockery, assuming she came to ridicule his first-match failure.


    But the expected taunts never materialized. Instead, Elena offered calm analysis. “You yed well, invading the blue buff early and gaining an advantage as a jungler. Once you have the advantage, you need to expand it further, ganknes, and help teammates build their advantage. It’s a strategy game focused on gaining resources and defeating opponents.”


    Javier remained silent, absorbing her words. He hadn’t expected her to observe so intently, much less provide such precise analysis of his performance. Javier’s confidence wavered, his tone betraying uncertainty. “Do you think I can turn this around?”


    It was a best-of-three match. Having lost one round, another defeat would eliminate him from today’spetition.


    Elena responded without hesitation, “If you want to y professionally, you can’t be afraid of losing. As long as the game isn’t over, you still have a chance.”


    Javier’s anxious heart settled at her words, finding unexpected reassurance.


    The second round began.


    This time, Javier approached the game with measured caution and proactive strategy. He methodically secured his advantage first and then roamed the map with precision, helping teammates im crucial kills.


    The economic gap snowballed, growingrger andrger.


    Javier won the second round.


    The third round proved a grueling test of skill and nerve. Throughout the intense battle, Elena’s wisdom echoed in his mind. “As long as the game isn’t over, you still have a chance!”


    Drawing strength from these words, he orchestrated a magnificenteback, winning both remaining rounds and securing the match.


    This was Javier’s first victory in his life.


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    Amidst cascading confetti and the audience’s thunderous apuse, Javier’s searching gaze found Elena in the crowd.


    After the match, flush with sess, Javier invited Elena to join their celebratory dinner.


    Upon entering the restaurant, Elena’s attention was immediately drawn to a surprising sight—Elyse and Karen.


    Just yesterday, Elyse had been tearfully dramatic, resulting in Alexander expelling her from Hillside Manor. Yet, today, she appeared perfectly content sharing a meal with Karen.


    “What’s wrong? What are you looking at?” Javier halted mid-stride, disregarding his teammates’ impatient gestures ahead, his attention fixed on Elena who trailed behind. An unfamiliar tenderness colored his tone—one he himself failed to recognize.


    Time was when Javier would never have waited, finding Elena’s slower pace nothing but an irritation.


    With casual grace, Elena averted her gaze and shook her head. “Nothing. Let’s go.”


    They fell into step beside one another.


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