Marina waited until Cindy left before she let her expression return to normal, then she continued on her way to the restroom.
Carson reached out and grabbed her wrist, with a smile on his face, "I'm just curious, were you really going to lend her money?"
"Lend her money?" Marina scoffed, "I'd rather slap her twice, wonder if she'd fancy that?"
Carson's smile deepened, his eyes twinkling, "Seeing how tough you are, how could you lose to her?"
Marina's eyes dimmed a bit, she said self-deprecatingly, "Because I once believed that love should be handled with sincerity."
She laughed again, "Who's the dumber one? Some people just don't stoop to schemes and games. Those slightly smarter ones think they're better, thinking they can play others like a fiddle!"
Carson nodded, "You've got a point! We could make a good team; you can stay cool and occasionally show off your smarts!"
Marina got what Carson meant. They would never fall in love, no risk of losing themselves or their rationality. In fact, before this, she had already been thinking about breaking up with him. But now, she changed her mind.
If she could use Carson to annoy Cindy, that would be a nice bonus. And most importantly, Carson was smart!
She raised an eyebrow, "Cindy already harbors resentment towards me, and the best way to deal with a woman is to take away everything she holds dear. She'll certainly come after you, are you sure you can withstand the schemes of a cunning and beautiful woman?"
Carson chuckled, "To be honest, Cindy's looks and tactics are far from my taste!"
This made Marina extremely pleased, and she raised her hand for a high five, "Deal!"
Carson slapped her hand in agreement, finding the whole situation amusing.
Marina said, "You've helped me, so if you ever need anything, just let me know."
Meanwhile, Freddy had become the laughing stock of the entire park. He had tried desperately to win the game, but ended up not only injured but also several million dollars in debt.
Freddy's father found out that he had taken the company's procurement funds and drove to the eco-park, only to find out that he had lost all the money gambling. He was so angry that his blood pressure skyrocketed and nearly passed out. The doctor immediately gave him medication to lower his blood pressure and protect his heart. He gave Freddy a severe scolding and even slapped him twice, regardless of his injuries.
Cindy tried to intervene, but was also slapped by Freddy's father. He blamed her for instigating Freddy and being greedy for money.
The atmosphere in the infirmary was chaotic.
At this time, Estelle and Marina were preparing to leave the eco-park.
As they parted ways, Marina felt reluctant to leave and made plans with Estelle to hang out sometime.
Estelle also had a good impression of Marina and happily agreed.

Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan)
I like how you are getting all the different love interest committed, thank you for the updates....
Hoping Manly have his own love story here, atleast a short one...
Emily has finally stood up for herself. Now with Charlie's support, her mother and sister in law will be as quiet as church mice....
Another epic ten updates... this is great! I'm sooo enjoying this. Thank you for the updates....
Thank you so much for the continuous updates......
This was soooooo sooooo good! I loved it! Thank you for the updates....
Then Melanie and Noreen will both understand that Emily is his wife, who he chooses and cares to be with. We’ve already had so much drama when Emily took off for three years hiding her pregnancy from Charlie. Emily has already confessed that the only man she loves is Kya father, which Charlie is. Now he needs to boldly claim the only woman he loves is Emily…I just had to add my two cents (he he he)....
Now Charlie needs to take Emily to the marriage office like Gabriel did with Sylvia . Reassure her that he will not take for granted. Thank you for the updates. I’m loving it....
May we please have updates. Thank you....
Wow.. finally they're married now. I thought there will be another separation....