Called Off the Wedding, Left Him Bankrupt novel Chapter 228

It felt as if a heavy stone were pressing down on her chest, making each breath just a little too tight.

Cynthia drew in a deep breath, hesitated, then spoke softly.

"Mr. Holloway, do you have any plans tonight?"

Dominic didn't answer right away. He glanced at her from the corner of his eye, loosening his grip on the steering wheel.

"What are you up to?"

His tone was a little stiff, still laced with an emotion he couldn’t quite hide.

Wanting to lighten the mood, Cynthia picked up her phone and waved it playfully.

"Thought we could play a game or two."

Dominic stared at her for a moment. Her eyes sparkled, lashes fluttering, and her lips curled in a hopeful smile. Finally, he let out a quiet sigh.

"Alright."

What was the point in making a fuss with her, anyway?

She didn’t have a heart to be hurt.

Cynthia grinned. "Did you see the new update today? They dropped a new skin—it looks impossible to get. Did you buy it? Come on, let me try it out, oh mighty Level 10 VIP."

Dominic nodded. "I bought it."

"Awesome! I read the description and totally fell for it. Don’t worry, I won’t just mooch off you. I’ll help you rank up, make sure you win."

With a faint smile, Dominic replied, "Honestly, the design on this new skin isn’t as good as the one you made. You’ve got real talent for game design. Ever thought about going into the industry?"

Cynthia turned to look out the window. "I did, once. But I never acted on it."

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