The Untypical Marriage
That’s what your brain comes up with right now?
I AM UNDER A LOT OF PRESSURE, ALRIGHT?!
But there was no backing out now. "What did you just say, devushka?"
I met his gaze, forcing myself not to look away. “I—I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said anything. But I know that game, A… Mr. Lebazanov. S…Sir,” I stammered, trying to keep my voice steady. “Every time you lose in that game, you’re automatically charged four thousand dollars. Three thousand if you’re playing against another gamer. The way it’s designed, you probably don’t even notice. Just small increments here and there, embedded fees disguised as progression costs.”