Spoiled by the President novel Chapter 300

Lucy dared not speak and immediately retreated to guard the crystal, but nearly got herself killed along the way. She could not take it anymore and told Joel, who played as a Tank, “Why are you so lame? You’re a Tank, so you gotta defend me, got it?”

Joel, who played very badly today, mumbled, “Got it.”

Nevertheless, he was surrounded and killed.

When he died, Lucy, who was behind him, died as well.

Seeing that her own team’s crystal had been captured, Lucy stood up without warning and growled. “Can I kill my teammate? Because I want to kill my teammate.”

Nell laughed. “Not in games but I permit you to do so in real life.”

Joel felt bitter. He threw his phone aside and got up. “I don’t want to play anymore.”

After that, he turned around and headed outside.

When he went out, the people in the room glanced at each other and tried to process what had just happened.

Nell eyed Gideon, then coughed and addressed the crowd. “Eh, it was just a game. Don’t take it personally.”

Next, she winked at Lucy and hinted at her to check on Joel.

However, Lucy pretended not to notice her gesture and ignored her.

Nell was anxious.

Owen saw her reaction and smiled shyly. “No worries, he’s probably out for a smoke. Come, let’s continue.”

Lucy did not reject his invitation and started another round with them.

Nell nudged Gideon and whispered, “Go check on him. It’s a gathering and supposed to be a joyful event.”

A slight frown appeared on Gideon’s brows, but he eventually agreed.

Joel was standing on the balcony and smoking.

Winter in the north was exceptionally cold. Moreover, the New Year was around the corner, so one could feel the snowflakes in the breeze when one stood on the balcony. He narrowed his eyes and gazed at the endless skyline. Smoke rings swirled and escaped from the cigarette between his fingers.

With knitted eyebrows, Gideon approached him and gave him a nudge. “What’s the matter? You didn’t have to get angry over a game.”

Joel frowned but kept quiet.

Gideon stared at him in disbelief and chuckled. “Don’t tell me that you, a man, got offended over a woman’s remarks.”

His words resulted in a deeper frown on Joel’s face. Finally, he had to explain, “Not because of this.”

“Why, then?”

Joel paused and turned to look at him. There was a mixture of confusion and trouble within his gaze.

It was Gideon’s first time seeing such an expression on Joel.

They gazed at each other calmly. There was a moment’s silence before Joel glanced away impatiently and said, “I’m just frustrated.”

Gideon was surprised and laughed.

“Why? About Miss Katz?”

“No,” Joel answered hastily. He gave it a thought and shook his head. “I don’t know either. It might sound funny, but I feel that she no longer treats me the same way when we were kids. Sigh, I don’t know how to say this, but I just feel frustrated.”

Gideon nodded to express his understanding. “So, you’re sulking now?”

“No, sigh! Second Elder Brother, let me be honest with you, I think… I think I kinda like her. Um, do you think this means that I like her?”

An unsettled Joel turned around and regarded Gideon. His eyebrows were locked in a frown and he seemed confused.