“I didn’t say something about courting,” I protest instantly. It’s a reflexive response. If I’m being completely sincere with myself, the considered courting Dominic and Carter is just not horrible. “And no, they’re not jerks.” In any respect.

I inform Piper concerning the flowers, the upgraded room, and the ice cream that Carter had despatched up yesterday, and she or he sighs once more. “That’s so romantic,” she says. “I find it irresistible. That settles it, Gabby. You need to date them. Guys that take note of the small print don’t come alongside day-after-day.”

“I can’t date them. My life is within the metropolis.”

“For those who say so,” she says, sounding skeptical. “I imply, you hate your job and your house flooded three months in the past when the tenant upstairs left their water operating, and your landlord took perpetually to repair the harm, however yeah, town is wonderful.”

I snigger. “A lot sarcasm.” I open my mouth to make a remark about how her dad and mom can be horrified, however my cellphone beeps earlier than I can discuss. I look at my display screen and see a textual content from Sammy. ‘Your title is on an inventory. Tonight.’ He follows it with an handle, presumably of the underground poker venue. ‘Watch out, Gabriella.’

Seems to be like I’m in.

Time to spy on Carter’s brother-in-law, whereas taking part in one other night of high-stakes poker. This time, with out going 100 grand into debt.

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