“Shall we resume the game?” Cordell proposed, a forced smile tugging at his lips.
Another round kicked off. This time, Mina seized the role of king.
She shot a wary glance at Farris before declaring, “Whoever holds the two of hearts must propose to the one with the three of hearts.”
“Seriously? Are you kidding me?” A few people grumbled, but nevertheless inspected their cards.
An impatient voice called out, “So, who’s got the two of hearts and the three of hearts?”
Stella peered at her card. It was the three of hearts.
A flutter of nerves struck her, but she reminded herself she could always opt for the wine.
“I have the three of hearts,” Stella announced, showing her card.
Farris narrowed his eyes, formulating a thought.
“If you don’t want to go through with this, I’ll drink for you.”
Stella bit her lip but remained silent.
Another asked, “Alright, then who has the two of hearts?”
Cordell took a cursory look at his card, his eyebrows knitting together upon seeing the two of hearts.
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He was about to admit and accept his fate. However, in an unexpected move, the card was plucked from his grasp.
Rising to his feet, Matthew locked eyes with Stella and declared, in a voice both sultry and commanding, “I have the two of hearts.”
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The room fell silent, and Stella looked on in disbelief.
After a brief pause, Cordell snapped back to reality and broke into a grin.
He couldn’t fathom how Matthew had remained impassive the entire evening.
Mina couldn’t help but gloat at the situation.
Whispering to Valeria, she said, “Matthew is a married man. There’s no way he would publicly propose to another woman. Stella will have no choice but to drink.”
The room seemed to echo her thoughts.
Ignoring the collective gaze, Matthew made his way towards Stella.
“amazing!” Cordell led the applause, and others joined in.
With each step Matthew took, Stella felt increasingly anxious.