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The Fold

Author: Juno Sparks
last update Last Updated: 2026-02-04 07:32:27

POV: Eli

Jerry stood up from the chair to grab his champagne flute from the cocktail table. He was too jumpy to stay still.

Brigail looked apprehensive. There were so many ways she could still lose.

Jerry clamped his hands on her shoulders and pinched them softly as a form of reassurance.

The hostess went to Eli's side to refill his glass before she circled the table and filled Jerry's glass as well.

After a few minutes of deliberation, Brigail went all-in.

Eli watched her wet her lips and tuck
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