Chapter 186:
Trent maintained his characteristic poise as he replied, “That’s correct.”
“What are your thoughts on Freya?” Liam persisted, deliberately ignoring Kristian’s piercing glare. “I’ve heard you two share a close friendship. She’s on the verge of becoming available. Any intention of pursuing her?”
“That entirely depends on her wishes,” Trent responded diplomatically, condensing his answer to one carefully measured sentence.
Liam sensed the approaching climax of his orchestrated drama. “Freya, what’s your impression of him?”
“He’s exceptional,” Freya answered with calculated neutrality.
Liam’s lips curved into a mischievous smile as he inquired playfully, “And what about my brother?”
“A complete scumbag,” Freya declared without hesitation.
She felt no concern about tarnishing Kristian’s reputation; everyone present was well aware of his actions and his intention to divorce her for his former flame. Labeling him a scumbag seemed entirely justified.
Felipe couldn’t suppress his startled reaction and coughed.
He had to admit that Freya possessed remarkable audacity.
“Can’t you simply shut up and enjoy your meal?” Kristian fixed Liam with a disapproving stare, his words dripping with icy disdain.
Liam grinned broadly. “Food exists for savoring, not for silencing conversation. Can’t you understand such a simple truth? How did Freya ever fall for someone of your limited intelligence?”
Kristian found himself momentarily speechless.
𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 ⧼gⱥ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⧽𝖼𝗈𝗺
“Let’s initiate a game,” Liam suggested, advancing to his next planned activity. He was determined to go all out for his brother’s sake. “Since we’re all intimately acquainted here, let’s play Truth or Dare. Thoughts?”
“I’m game,” Felipe conceded.
Zander nodded in agreement. “Fine by me.”
Kristian’s cold gaze swept methodically across them, analyzing their unexpected compliance. What possessed these two to participate? Felipe kept his eyes downcast. As long as he avoided looking up, he could evade Kristian’s intimidating stare.
Liam had previously tempted him with an irresistible offer. Had Felipe known Truth or Dare would be introduced in such circumstances, he would have firmly declined. Now thoroughly entangled in this scheme, escape was impossible.
“Kristian, will you participate?” Zander asked.
Kristian desperately wanted to stand and leave.
However, considering Liam’s unpredictable nature, he reluctantly agreed.
Freya had initially resisted playing; such games had never appealed to her. But Liam’s relentless persuasion eventually wore down her resistance.
Thus, all six participants commenced the game.
There were no playing cards or traditional game equipment. Instead, Liam produced six small porcelain discs, which he had prepared beforehand.
“These six white discs include only two with inscriptions—one marked ‘big’ and another marked ‘small’—while the remainder are blank,” Liam explained, revealing his extensive preparation for this occasion. “The person receiving the ‘big’ disc may interrogate or challenge the recipient of the ‘small’ disc. Let’s begin!”
He distributed the discs with decisive movements.
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