A Surprising Twist of Fates (Sierra and Theo)

"A-Are you possessed or something?" Yvette asked Theo. She pointed at him, giving off the most dramatic response among them.

Lowering her hand, Simon chuckled and instead suggested, "Instead of sitting here, doing nothing, why don't we find something fun to do? How about poker?"

The others were on board with his idea. They pulled up chairs and sat around the table, unwrapping a brand-new deck of poker cards.

This was the first time Sierra played a game of poker with them. So, Theo sat next to her, ready to give his advice. A knowing smile spread across Daniel, Simon, and Yvette's faces.

"Theo has swept the board in poker every year. Now, we can finally get some of our money back." Yvette rubbed her hands eagerly. Daniel and Simon didn't share her optimism, but they were also fired up to win the game.

At first, Sierra wasn't used to poker and kept losing money. Theo didn't say anything about it. Instead, he comforted her and told her that it was fine.

...

After several rounds, she gradually got used to the game. Not intending to embarrass him, she started playing smartly. Shortly after, she won the next round and giddily turned around to celebrate her victory with him.

"I won. Did you see it?" Sierra giggled as she tugged at his sleeves and shook his hand, unknowingly acting sweet.

Theo nodded, rubbed her hair, and replied approvingly, "You're wonderful. Keep going."

She nodded firmly and rolled up her sleeves, looking like she was getting ready for a big tussle.

Yvette tossed her cards on the table and gritted her teeth. "Why did you single me out at the end of the round? I'm so going to win the next round."

...

Things took a drastic turn afterward. Sierra no longer kept losing. Instead, Yvette started losing the game more than everyone at the table.

By the time Douglas and Melody, who was wrapped in a cotton coat, returned, all of them were having a blast with the game.

Yvette's shrill cries could be heard from miles away. "Cee, when did you learn to play the game like them? I can't believe I have to be smart just to play poker. It's not fun at all.

"Urgh, this is it. I've lost too many times. I have to win somehow!"

Douglas' eyes sparkled. Standing behind Daniel, he commented, "I can't believe you guys didn't include us in a poker game. You must have won a lot of money, seeing as Theo didn't join."

Everyone at the table grinned, except for Yvette, who gave him a disgruntled look. "Yeah. They've been winning, but I'm the biggest loser."

Douglas was stunned. He looked at Sierra and spoke faster than he could think. "I can't believe it. You can't even win against Sierra."

Everyone raised their heads and gave him an inexplicable look.

Realizing that he had said something wrong, he hurriedly apologized. "Well... Sierra, that's not what I meant."

"Douglas, Ms. Shaw is an upstanding lady. I'm sure she won't take it to heart and do anything to you. Am I right, Ms. Shaw?" Melody said with a smile.

Yvette heard Melody's cynical remarks, stuck her tongue out, and acted as if she was about to barf. She was about to speak up for Sierra, but Simon immediately tossed two cards onto the table.

"Ms. Jones, how did you seem to know me so well? Did you investigate me?" Sierra maintained a faint smile, but she avoided Melody's question.

Melody was stumped, never once expecting Sierra to be this blunt. Brushing her hair uneasily, she elaborated, "Not at all. My friend told me about you."

"I was wrong to have said what I said. I'm sorry, Sierra." Douglas chuckled

nervously and spoke up before Sierra could say anything.

"I've never won against Theo in

poker. Now that he's not playing, Inoveldrama

thought I could get some of my money back. I let the moment get to my head and spoke without

thinking." To help Melody out he

apologized and made fun of himself.

Giggling, Sierra decided she would let them off the hook. "If you want to play, I

can let you take my place."

Douglas could feel Theo's icy gaze,

and he hurriedly raised his hand to reject her offer. "I-It's okay. I'm all good. If you're not playing, I won't be able twin against anyone. Am

right? I'll just wait for Simon to give up t his seat."