NovelAppChapter 225 I said modestly, "No, it's just that you're more skilled. As you can see, I'm just an amateur." "An amateur player is still guided by a master. From your play, it doesn't seem like Derick was your instructor. Who taught you?" Eden inquired.
All my skills in billiards cfrom learning from Chris. He never formally taught me, I just watched him play. Later, when I got bored, I started practicing on my own. I observed Chris' techniques, so my style of play naturally mirrored his. When he noticed I could play well, he often askedto join him for a game.
Before I could respond, a familiar voice cut in, "When did you becso gossipy, Mr. Griffins ? Always prying into everything?" I didn't turn around, but I recognized the voice immediately. Chris had arrived.
The atmosphere was getting lively. He stood next to me, his presence making Eden understand everything without a word.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"So, that's why Maddie's playing style resembles yours. It turns out that..." Eden paused. His gaze shifted betweenand Chris.
Then, Eden's eyes widened with realization. "Is Maddie your childhood bride?" The term "childhood bride" brought back old memories. After I entered the Gildon family, a classmate who knew I was to marry Chris calledhis "childhood bride".
Later, the classmate who had stirred up the commotion soon transferred schools. After that, no one used that term to refer toanymore.
"Even if you don't speak, no one will think you're mute. If you want to play, I'll join you," Chris said, passing his coat to me.
His action was casual and natural, just like before.
He discarded his clothes so quickly that I didn't even have a chance to refuse. But I wouldn't be like before, holding onto his clothes like a maid for the whole evening.
I walked over to Derick, placed Chris' coat aside, and signaled for him to step out and talk with me.
As soon as we stepped outside, Derick asked, "What do you need to see Eden's father for? There are speople you should avoid getting involved with." I swallowed my concern and replied, "I don't want to either, but I have a reason." Before Derick could say more, I cut him off, "You haven't toldwhat you found out yet." Derick looked atwith deeper, more contemplative eyes but no longer keptguessing. He said, "I Tooked into it. The owner of that company you mentioned is indeed Xander. As for the big boss you spoke of, there's no record of such a person.
"However, based on what you said, I looked into it further. When the company was founded three years ago, Xander's account received a sum of money, which he claimed was from a friend with the last nHowell. Beyond that, there's no way to trace who the actual big boss might be." The last nHowell immediately caught my attention. It madewary because Brandon's last nwas Howell.
"Maddie," Derick said as I was lost in thought. "You don't seem quite right lately. Are you hiding 225 something?" I snapped back to reality and said, "I didn't do anything. I was just curious about sthings." Derick noticed my reluctance to share and wore a light smile. "If you need anything, you know where to find me. Also..."
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe glanced toward the billiard room.
"Eden is a wild one, but he won't dare , ause trouble here. If he does, just cause t call me."
"Okay," I agreed. At that moment, a loud thud of a ball hitting something echoed from inside the room. Derick frowned, likely upset about his ball. I picked up on the hint and said, "Derick, I'll head out now." "Be careful on your way home. Senda message when you get there," Derick said.
I nodded and was about to leave when he asked, "Since you've moved out of the Gildon estate where are You staying? Donate where are you staying? Don't tellit's a rented place. I have plenty of properties. If you need a place, just letknow. It's safer." "It's not that," I said, then walked away.
On my way back, I kept thinking about the person with the last nHowell who had invested in Xander's company.
Even though I knew it couldn't be Brandon, when I ran into Brandon in the hallway upon returning, I still called X
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