System Within: Million Dollars From Today

CHAPTER 45

Nicole heard from Gabe that blueberries were Mia’s favorite, so Nicole made a dessert with blueberries and took it to her home in the evening.

William, as usually, sat on the porch and was playing snake and ladder with Draco.

“Remember the promise. If you win, I’ll buy you the gaming CD that you want,” William said, “but if I win, you’re going to keep playing with me until dinner.”

“Grandpa!” Draco complained because he had been playing the game since afternoon and didn’t win a single time. By now, he realized that his grandfather was too good at rolling the dice and was toying with him throughout.

Just then, Nicole entered through the gate. Neither Draco nor William recognized her because they had never seen her before.

“Who are you, madam?” William paused the game and came over to meet her because she looked good to the eyes, even though her dress was shabby. Draco used this opportunity to run into the house.

“I live in the neighboring house, sir,” Nicole put on a smile and politel