Chapter 296: Paola's Passing

After hearing Lana Hayde's answer, Paola laughed-bright and triumphant-and said to the man, as if showing off, "Told you. She wouldn't agree." "Looks like you know her best. You knew she wouldn't say yes, so I lose," the man sighed. Lana found it baffling. From the look of it, the two of them had made a bet about her, and Paola had wagered that Lana would refuse. Refuse what, exactly? Lana didn't ask, and neither of them explained. By unspoken agreement, the three let the matter drop. "All right,...