Chapter 497

"I don't care if you don't kiss me. Who needs you anyway?" Helen pouted, glancing nervously around. They were in public, and his blunt comment embarrassed her. "You're such a pervert!" "I am what you say," Julien replied casually. "You are." "Alright, I am." He played along, pulling a funny face to match her accusation. After their break, they resumed the game. This time, Helen was in much better form, finding her rhythm and landing several stunning shots. Together, she and Julien dominated, leaving the other pair scrambling to pick up the shuttlecock. When they finished and returned to the locker rooms, Helen freshened up before heading out. She emerged looking clean and refreshed, and Julien was waiting in the lounge, chatting with his friend Connor. Connor's girlfriend, Lila, hadn't come out yet, so the two men were passing the time. Helen walked over, her hands clasped behind her back, her steps light and graceful. "Have you been waiting long?" Julien immediately stood and s