CHAPTER 45

The tension in the air increased as Anita watched the exchange between Adrian and Henry, her expression a mix of admiration and worry. She admired Adrian’s confidence, noticing it was a dominant characteristic trait in him, but a part of her worried that he might be getting in way over his head.

“Adrian, are you sure about this bet?”

she whispered, her voice hushed. “The suit isn’t yours, so how are you be sure it’s genuine?”

“My friend would never lend me a knockoff suit. Trust me.” Adrian stated firmly.

“Why the stalling?” Evelyn snorted at Adrian and Anita. “Don’t tell me you’re backing out now?” she rolled her eyes dismissively.

“Nope,” Adrian declared. “I never back down from a challenge. You should be asking your boyfriend that question.”

“Don't be ridiculous,” Henry muttered in distaste. “I’ll easily win this bet. You’ll see.”

“Listen up,” Evelyn stepped forward, her manicured nails tapping rhythmically on her phone screen. “Here's how we'll go about this,” she began as she scr