However, after a second thought, playing cards and dice were entirely different matters. She didn’t seem like someone who knew everything.
The two turned to each other, finding reassurance in the other’s eyes, and followed inside.
Half an hour later, a group of ten people walked out of the card room with their heads hung low. They lamented loudly as all their recently earned wages and bonuses had ended up in Evelyn’s pocket.
Leaning against Henry, Evelyn counted the money while walking.
Their income was indeed considerable. She had made a small fortune!
“Darling, we have money for supper.”
The ten people reluctantly poked their heads out. She might have money, but it was their money…
After counting the money, Evelyn suddenly stopped and, looking at the ten people behind her, spoke with a clear voice, “One, two… ten. No mistake, not a single one missing.”
“Let me kindly tell you. In fact, I’m just a bit stronger, and I don’t know any martial arts.”
The ten people: “…”
So, she had planned to win their hard-earned money from the beginning?
Watching Evelyn’s satisfaction on her face, those people instantly understood that Evelyn had clearly heard their conversation and was plotting revenge. No wonder she had emphasized ‘not a single one missing’…
Henry indulgently looked at her triumphant expression, “Want to continue playing?”
Evelyn glanced at the available activities, seemingly only archery and boxing-like sports were left. She wants to learn how to shoot on the innermost side of the training ground, but her man probably won’t allow her to touch it, will he?
After a while, Evelyn shook her head, “May be next time. It’s almost time, let’s go eat.”
She pulled Henry towards the exit, muttering, “How about going for barbecue? It’s the best time to celebrate winning money.”
The faces of the ten people behind them turned black.
David also began to worry about his boss’s stomach. However, seeing the obedient expression on his boss’s face, he couldn’t be bothered to advise.
As soon as Evelyn got out of the car, she bought an ice cream cone. Just as she took a bite, she saw Henry suddenly bend down and bite the other side of the ice cream. Their lips unexpectedly met without warning.
Evelyn’s heart raced. She took a step back, cheeks slightly flushed, staring at Henry, “I thought you don’t like it. Why are you taking mine?”
Henry chuckled, “The one in your mouth tastes better.”
“You…” Evelyn looked at the ice cream at the corner of his mouth, and suddenly forgot what she was about to say.
At this moment, she inexplicably felt that the ice cream at Henry’s mouth corner was even more delicious…
She swallowed and said softly, “Can you wipe off the ice cream at the corner of your mouth first?”
Henry smirked and then slowly extended his tongue…
“Very sweet. Clean now?” His deep voice entered Evelyn’s ears, bringing her back to reality.
She looked at the clean corner of his mouth, but her mind was still filled with the previous scene, his mouth, his tongue… This guy, Henry, must have done it on purpose.
Feeling frustrated, Evelyn interrogated, “Are you reading those books on how to pick up girls again?”
“Cough, cough!” A flicker of guilt flashed in Henry’s eyes, then he shook his head firmly, “No.”
“You’d better not.” Evelyn’s mouth was full, and she mumbled unclearly, “Let’s go, have some barbecue.”
On the way back, Evelyn received a call from Quetzal. The young girl sounded nervous, “Evelyn, I’m… I’m in a job interview. My heart is pounding. I’m so nervous. What should I do? There are five more people, and it’s almost my turn.”
Evelyn checked the time, furrowing her brows, “Interviewing? So late?”
It was already 9:30 PM.
“The director of this musical wants to maintain a sense of mystery and doesn’t want to reveal casting information. I was informed at the last minute to come today,” Quetzal explained.
Hearing this, a name flashed in Evelyn’s mind.
“Is it ‘Serena’?”
In her past life, the musical, movie, and TV series adapted from this novel were all extremely popular.
Quetzal hesitated for a moment and then lowered her voice, “Evelyn, how did you know?”
“Insider information,” Evelyn thought for a moment, then asked, “Are you trying out for the role of ‘Serena’?”
Quetzal let out a gasp, “How could I? I’m a newcomer. I don’t have the courage for that. But I want to try out for the supporting role, Luna.”
“Great, I also think Luna suits you better.”
Although the novel mainly focused on Serena, the protagonist. Her character was indecisive, receiving harsh criticism from millions of online users. On the other hand, Luna, the supporting character, had a strong and bold personality. In the end, she tragically died seeking revenge for her sister, making the audience sympathize with this sixteen-year-old girl.