NovelApexChapter 1199: A thin layer of sweat appeared on her forehead as she sat frozen in her chair, eyes locked on the dice, unable to snap out of her shock.
The others watched her, their expressions mixed.
She had brought this on herself, and now she had to face the music.
Hawk chuckled softly, his gaze holding a touch of mockery as he looked at Rosalie. "Miss Liam, why so quiet?" Rosalie blinked slowly, trying to pull herself back together.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe lifted her eyes and met Corrine's gaze across the table.
"You'll have to face the consequences of your gamble." Nate, who had been quiet until then, suddenly spoke. He took Corrine's hand, his fingers gently grazing the skin on the back of her hand. "So, what kind of punishment have you prepared?" His tone was laid-back, yet it carried a clear warmth and tenderness.
Everyone picked up on the subtle hints in his voice and silently felt sorry for Rosalie.
Hearing that, Rosalie's heart dropped. Her eyes, full of mixed emotions, turned toward Nate.
She had hoped that their long history would earn her ssympathy from him. But this man was colder and more merciless than she'd thought, showing her no mercy whatsoever.
Moses exchanged a look with Zack, silently telling him to keep an eye on things.
This wasn't about Nate being cruel; Rosalie had brought this on herself.
Out of all people to provoke, she had picked Corrine.
Corrine gently moved Nate's hand away and tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear. "Miss Liam, are you ready to take the Dare as your punishment?" Discover updates gVlRosalie met her gaze.
Corrine's expression was calm, as if everything had gone just as she expected, including Rosalie's defeat.
That realization sent a cold shiver crawling up Rosalie's spine, spreading through her body, making her tremble.
She bit her lip hard, her nails digging into her palms, staring fixedly at Corrine with eyes full of defiance.
"If you lose, you lose." Zack, watching Rosalie lose her composure, worried composure she might act rashly. He quickly spoke, "No matter the punishment, you must face it, Rosalie."
This was all Rosalie's fault. Even if she was humiliated, she had no one el to blbut herself. Hearing that, Corrine felt a sense of relief.
She had feared that Zack might try to plead for Rosalie.
She leaned her head on her hand, thinking for a moment "Let's move to ve.
a different place. This one isn't ideal."
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