Chapter 576

I knew it. I shouldn't have trusted him even for a second. Chris had mentioned Harlan's goal in wanting Derick to win. Now, all I could do was hope Derick would win the match and leave without trouble. The game started, and Derick stepped closer to the table. His eyes went directly toward the front row, clearly exchanging looks with Brandon and Chris. Then, he scanned the audience as if searching for something—until his eyes finally landed on me, and his brows furrowed. At that moment, Harlan raised his hand and waved at Derick. The signal was both a reminder and a threat. "See?" Harlan whispered close to my ear while continuing to wave. "He's nervous." "If he's nervous, he's going to lose the game," I coldly reminded Harlan. "Nuh-uh. You don't understand human nature. Do you know when wolves are most excited? When they smell blood. It's the same with people." Harlan's sinister words made me glare at him, but his eyes were fixed on the match. "Why do you think Derick cares abo