NovelEnglish---- With her move, all their previous tactical planning was rendered meaningless. There was no point continuing the simulation after that. It finally dawned on Julia just how grave her mistake had been. Everyone's strategies had held up-until hers brought the entire scenacrumbling down. For a moment, her expression faltered. Still, she didn't let her embarrassment show. Inscoffeed, she offered a sheepish smile and said, "Sorry, it's my first tplaying this sort of game.
I'm not very good at it and ended up spoiling the fun.' Ryan laughed. "It's just a little game, Miss Brown. No need to take it to heart." Judging by his tone, neither he nor Reed seemed to be holding it against her. After all, they had cout to play golf. Soon, they went back to their game. While they played, Ryan, Reed, and Jordan all made a point of talking to Maggie, giving her their full attention.
This time, Julia could clearly see it-they genuinely respected and ---- liked Maggie What's more, they called her "Maggie" with effortless familiarity, while they still addressed Julia formally as "Miss Brown." Allth ... over a research paper? And Maggie? She spoke calmly with Ryan and the others, completely at ease, with no hint of guilt or discomfort over their clear favor toward her. Julia let out a cold laugh. She really was thick-skinned. Still, Julia didn't plan to bring up the paper.
She had no proof. And if she were to accuse Maggie without evidence-claiming the paper wasn't even hers-it could easily backfire. Maggie and Ryan continued chatting as they played, completely ignoring Franklin and Julia. The entire morning passed, and the two of them kept a certain distance, as if they had no connection at all
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