Chapter 279

That night, it was time to celebrate again. Chester couldn't make it to the afterparty, but after the competition ended, he pulled Angelina into a long kiss in the underground parking garage. He didn't want to let go. His hand ran gently down her back as she leaned into him, breathless. "You promised," she murmured. "No more all-nighters. Keep your word." Chester had just said it casually. He never imagined she'd actually win anything. But a man had to stand by what he said. He pulled her closer. "Yeah," he murmured. Then he kissed her again, harder, deeper. Angelina wrapped her arms around his neck, and neither wanted it to end. He eventually dropped her off at the hotel where the celebration was being held. He had to rush back to work on the software launch. Money was tight—this project had to succeed. If the game flopped, things would only get harder from here. He and Joshua were all in. "When the party's over, call me. I'll come pick you up." "I will… and I promise, no dri