TheBet

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camille “Another round?” I asked lazily, already half bored, buzzed and tipsy. Bianca smirked mischievously. “This time, let it come with a challenge.” I leaned back on the velvet booth, twirling the glass cup between my fingers. The rooftop club shimmered around us— summer heat, thumping bass, a blur of bodies beneath chandeliers and smoke. At her words, I looked around, my eyes looking for a new challenge, conquest. Everyone here was predictable. Dull. Owned. Except him. Bianca caught me staring. She followed my gaze. “That one.” He was behind the bar— tall, broad-shouldered, black button-down with the sleeves rolled up, forearms flexing as he worked. No smile. No smirk. No desperation. Just… quiet. In control and focused. I raised an eyebrow. “Him?” She nodded. “I bet you can’t.

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