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“Excellent I’ll pick you up at eight You don’t have to gah I usually play a few hands of Baccarat”

“Sure” I feel slightly nauseated as we disconnect

I’ain, and on top of everything, we’ll be at a casino Is it okay if I kno to gamble? Should I pretend to be clueless?

Picking up o Can I kno to gamble?

Carrying my phone with me, I decide to check on my little sister I have to pause in shock at the enor the entryway The card is gone, so I have no idea what he wrote to her

“Da my head as I head to her door I shouldn’t be ht her a florist’s worth of flowers He did offer to call me a whole doctor for an ankle sprain

I’ie’s reply vibrates h probably not wise to be a card shark Don’t be shy around CPR Make youron you

“Myprince”

Ava doesn’t anshen I knock, so I turn the doorknob slowly and peek in She’s dressed in one of the designer outfits Reggie bought us—tight white capris that show off her long, slis, with a flared black sleeveless jacket-top She’s brushing her hair a little too hard Her pilfered aquarium bracelet shakes and sparkles on her wrist

“Going out?” I walk over to her and put my hand on the brush

Her rapid movements still, and our eyes ht The casino is very formal”

“I’ot it covered”

“Then I want to shop” She begins brushing again, flipping her long, dark hair over her shoulder

“Everything okay?” I’ve never seen her this way “You know, it’s possible I haven’t blown this job Reggie thinks I still have a chance” As much as I hate it

“You kissed Rowan, and you slept with Cal?” Her question is clipped, and ehtens my stomach Of course, she’s mad