Lying Game Novelas e Histórias

She felt naked. "Anika, tell me something." Why didn’t you come along with the others assuring me that your ad agency will propel Cass Pharmaceuticals to the top?" Her lips curled into a smile. "Because you are already at the top?" "You're such a tease." Her smile vanished at that point. He was correct. She was flirting, which was the furthest thing from her mind. She looked across the room to where the other ad executives were staring holes in her and Casper.

- to continue his studies. Frank didn't even care about John's reaction anymore. He quickly joined the game with Z. The game was a highly popular first person shooter game called "PUBG Mobile," where a certain number of players were placed in a server and were given a specific amount of time to kill all their opponents. The duo's skills were top-notch, and they didn't need to put in much effort. They immediately killed anyone they saw with just one shot. Frank kept chattering on the side. [Z, where have you been all these years? Why did you only show up now?]

Alpha Leo’s POV She looked at me with confusion in her eyes. She couldn't believe what I said for a moment as her mouth opened and closed on its own. “What… What was the meaning of what you just said? Games and rules? Why would an Alpha play games in his mansion? Are you going to create some gaming stations in the mansion where you and I will be playing games?” She asked, feigning ignorance, but it was clear to me that she knew that wasn't what I meant.

I gave her one last tight hug to seal the night. We headed back to the mansion. Surely, I should be prepared. By the time I arrived, Adriano's uncles were at the back of the mansion playing strike target with axes. The game is usually played with round wood with big red dots at the center or wooden human dummies with a large X on their faces. Mamma Lia was also watching them to see who could strike the most. Adriano was yet to be present as well, I happily jumped on the bed about to take off my sandals, hoping to rest for a while when my phone buzzed again with a text from him.

Her face drained of color, and she widened her distance from Lloyd. After taking a moment to compose herself, she put on a polite, professional smile and greeted Wendy. She said, “What a coincidence, Miss Clark!” Meanwhile, with mockery in his voice, Lloyd said theatrically, “No way, Lloyd. I can’t believe you’d actually go for Miss Clark!” He shook his head and sighed. “It’s just a game. Why are you taking it so seriously?” There was an underlying meaning in his eyes, and it made Wendy’s gaze turn dark.

“What time is it?” I croaked again. ========== Jayden’s POV. Had I been a lesser man, I would have burst out laughing. But this was my place. My playground. I had a reputation to uphold. I held his wide gaze. The thing with me and Bash was a regular game. The room, the regulars, knew of it. I engaged in it for two reasons. The first, it showed a sample of my physical prowess, for those who didn’t know. Second, it showed Bash’s. Only a very special person would make any unwanted advances toward me, even if I wore an apron with nothing underneath, when they laid eyes on the man at my side.

“One point five million.” A woman in a tailored emerald dress lifted her paddle, calmly but alert. “One point eight.” Another voice followed almost instantly. Then another. “Two million.” “Three.” “Four point two.” The numbers climbed too fast for an object whose history is supposedly almost erased. Within minutes, the price surged past reason. Seven million. I didn’t move. Neither did Vincenzo Romano. The dagger that was meant to be reclaimed quietly for Lola had turned into a competition….because people like to gamble when they think they’ve spotted hidden treasure.

Rather unceremoniously, he dumped me onto the mattress. The three of them approached with wicked intent gleaming in their eyes. “What’s going on?” I slowly asked, lifting on my elbows. “We’ve been waiting around for hours while Claire worked on you. So, we came up with some ideas.” Lysander’s grin was all predatory. “We’re going to play a little game.” My breath hitched. “What game?” “It’s called Watch Me Come.” My brow pinched. “I don’t think that’s a real game.” Lysander shrugged. “It is now.”

She expected a reply but not so soon. She hesitates to lift her phone and see who it is, but when she does Spencer collects the phone from her and drops it back on the table. “Now, stay a bit away from your phone. We need to eat and get back to work, okay? Come on” She nodded but she still kept staring at the phone. In Las Vegas, Lucas was waiting for his guests to arrive but in the meantime, he was preparing all the necessary documents.

"I have already beaten your ass like five times, till now. Just give up, man." Liam's tongue poked out in concentration. "Nope. This game is rigged. You and your technicians did this, I am pretty sure." I rolled my eyes. "Then, why are you still playing it, Liam?" He flashed me a grin. "Because, I want the satisfaction of winning a rigged game. You know, against all odds. And, oh, the glory in beating the future king of New Elysian fields." I pulled a face. "Don't call me that."