Chapter 1249:
Geltay was a skilled golfer, while Allison was just a nobody. With a smug clap of his hands, Geltay issued the order. âSet up the course!â
âYes, sir.â The course manager quickly moved to carry out his command.
Kellan stepped forward, his expression calm but unwavering. âIâll take responsibility for Allisonâs bet,â he said, turning to Geltay. âAllison is with me. If she loses, you can take my hand instead.â Without hesitation, he laced his fingers with Allisonâs. âOf course, it doesnât matter whose hand you wantâI donât believe sheâll lose.â
His confidence in her was absolute. After being together for so long, Kellan knew that Allison would never take on something she wasnât certain about.
Before Allison could say anything, Geltay laughed loudly. âAlright. Youâll lose, and I canât wait to see how composed you remain when that happens!â
Melany, who had caught every word, smirked to herself. It was inevitableâeither Allison or Kellan was bound to lose a hand. Allison had been bold enough to challenge Geltay, but there was no way she could defeat him.
Colton, however, wasnât so quick to dismiss her. He approached Allison, his voice low. âYouâre being reckless. This is just a business deal. Even if you canât secure it, you can always try the next. Thereâs no need to gamble with Geltay. Are you really willing to risk losing your hand?â
Allison only chuckled. âMr. Stevens, this has nothing to do with you.â
Melanyâs face darkened. Even now, Colton was still concerned about Allison.
Suppressing her frustration, she gripped his sleeve, her voice tinged with grievance. âColton, this is Allisonâs decision. We should stay out of it.â
Allison ignored them completely. Without a second thought, she walked toward the course, Kellan by her side.
The manager stepped forward, clearing his throat to explain the rules. âSince our esteemed guests are short on time, weâve adjusted the game. The time limit has been shortened, and the rules have been relaxed. The winner will be determined by the fewest strokes needed to sink the ball.â
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Murmurs rippled through the crowd.
âThis course is ridiculously easy. I bet Geltay will probably finish in five shots.â
âFive? You underestimate him! I bet heâll do it in three.â
âForget Geltayâwhat about that young woman? How many shots will she take?â
âShe looks like she has some skill. Maybe ten?â
âTen? Thatâs generous! She might not even land a decent hit.â
âOh, come on! Didnât she say sheâd take one less shot than Geltay? If he does it in three, sheâll have to do it in two.â
That last comment sent the crowd into hysterics. To them, it was nothing more than a joke.
Allison, however, remained unfazed. Her gaze briefly flicked to Geltay.
âWhoâs going first?â she asked.
âSince the outcomeâs already set, Iâll go first. Letâs wrap this up quickly.â With his usual cocky stride, Geltay stepped forward, gripping his club with practiced ease.
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