Chapter 626

Hazel's phone buzzed on the edge of the table. She glanced at the caller ID, but her hands were preoccupied with a final push in the game. Her speed was unmatched, outpacing everyone else in the room. Before starting, Hazel had planned to keep her true skill under wraps. But she slipped, propelling Peter's account from level 23 to level 28 in no time. The players she'd carried through the session broke past level 50. "Come on, come on! Heal up! Eileen, give me a boost! Shawn is calling me, and I need to finish this in five minutes!" Hazel urged, her hands moving even faster. If she stopped now, the opposing team would crush her allies. Watching from the side, Vincent was impressed by this cool, focused version of Hazel. When they first met, he'd thought Hazel was an elegant, refined lady. Earlier that day, she seemed sweet and soft-spoken—his ideal type. But now, watching her game, he realized she also had a bold, cool side. The call went unanswered. But soon enough, Shawn's numb