MainNovelChapter 495
Tessa flashed a mischievous grin. "So, who's the Queen of Hearts?"
Joshua's face was stone cold.
Carolyn pressed her lips together and quietly showed her cards.
The room got even quieter, like everyone was holding their breath.
Joshua shot Carolyn a frosty glare, his mood getting darker by the second. Nobody dared say a word-they could
all feel the tension radiating off him. Suddenly, Allison let out a cold little laugh.
She glanced at Tessa, her eyes sharp as glass. "You really know how to pick your people, don't you, Miss
Summers?"
Tessa made a silly face, her smile not budging as she met Allison's glare. "Hey, just lucky, | guess."
Carolyn looked at Allison, awkward and apologetic. "Allie, I'm sorry. My friend didn't know you two were back
together. Letapologize for her."
Allison didn't bother hiding her annoyance. "I don't see Miss Summers feeling the least bit sorry."
Tessa jumped in, "Luna, why are you apologizing to her? We didn't do anything wrong. It's just a game, right? If
everyone else can handle it, why can't she?"
Carolyn's smile dropped; embarrassment flashed across her face.
"That's enough, Tessa. Just stop talking." Carolyn's voice was tight, her expression strained.
Seeing Carolyn like that, Tessa's playful look faded. Her tone cooled.
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"What's your problem, Carolyn? I'm trying to help you out here! Everyone knows you've liked Joshua for years.
Are you really just going to let this chance slide?"
Carolyn's temper snapped. "I don't need your help! Can you just stop making things worse?"
"Making things worse?" Tessa let out a bitter laugh. "Con, are you seriously tellingyou don't want this?"
Carolyn's eyes blazed. Having her feelings exposed in front of everyone was humiliating.
She wanted it. Of course she did.
But she couldn't say it. She just couldn't.
She knew Joshua would never go for it.
And the last thing she wanted was Allison holding a grudge because of her.
"Sorry for killing the vibe, everyone. You guys keep playing." Carolyn apologized quietly, then grabbed Tessa and
headed for the door.
"Let go ofCarolyn, | can't stand it when you act all fake-getting all buddy-buddy with your rival? Don't you
think it's pathetic?" Tessa complained as they walked, he voice getting louder. "I was just trying to help you, and
you calla troublemaker? Seriously?"
They bickered all the way to the
door, Tessa refusing to let it go. "Yeah, yeah, you're Miss Morality. But if you really didn't care about Joshua,
why'd you invite his girlfriend to bring him along?”
Carolyn stopped dead in her tracks.
She turned, her eyes cold. "Tessa, you've got it wrong. I'm not hiding anything shameful. Yeah, I like Joshua. But
I'm not going to chase after someone else's boyfriend asked Allison to bring him sol could finally let go of all
those old regrets."
Her voice was steady, every word honest. "Starting today, I'm done. | don't love
Joshua anymore. I'm letting go."
With that, Carolyn pulled open the door and walked out.
Tessa rolled her eyes and followed, muttering under her breath.
Once they were gone, the lounge fell silent again.
Brian cleared his throat, trying to lighten the mood. "It's about tfor dinner, isn't it? Let's go eat."
Sabrina perked up. "Yes! I'm starving-let's go already!"
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Sabrina nodded in agreement. “Exactly, Allie. Don't let someone who doesn't matter ruin your night."
Allison managed a small smile. "I'm fine, really."
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Allison shook her head. "I know you'd never play along with that game. Seriously, I'm okay."
Joshua pulled her into a gentle hug
and pressed a eI co forehead.
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