Chapter 20: Challenge Accepted

Chapter 20: Challenge Accepted

Eltan Storm

The next day, I went to the casino directly, instead of Faith's apartment. I didn't want to meet Mutiny. That woman could go to hell—wait, saying that felt wrong. Faith didn't deserve hell, but Mutiny did.

Ugh, I swear it was so confusing.

Nevertheless, I wanted to see Faith. During the time of her work shift, Faith should be there.

As expected, I found the auburn-haired woman behind the counter, her back turned toward me, putting a few glasses on the shelf. A smile made its way to my lips at her sight, but it dropped a little as I remembered our last conversation.

I hoped she felt okay now. She seemed terrified until Mutiny's switch got turned on. I honestly didn't understand how it all worked. Though I was going to try my best.

Sensing the presence of a customer behind her, Faith chirped, "What would you like to have, sir?"

"You," I answered without hesitation.

Her shoulders squeaked hearing my voice, and she quickly turned around t