Chapter 854

Alan enthusiastically waved his arm. "Come on. Let's have a great time playing tonight!" Aside from photography, he enjoyed playing poker, particularly with Ian and Zayn. He always found winning too easily boring when playing with others. But only with these two did he feel utterly defeated. The more he lost, the more determined he was to win. Alan flicked his long hair and said to Willow, "Watch me win tonight! I'll make sure these two lose everything." Willow had planned to return to her room to rest, but he had expressly called her out, so she had no choice but to stay and watch. Zayn stayed quiet the entire time, his gaze occasionally—and seemingly unintentionally—drifting to her face. She noticed his gloomy expression and believed that he was moody because Alan had dragged him to play poker, which interrupted his plans to bathe with Skyler. Tired of his attitude, she diverted her attention from him and concentrated on the game. Alan's earlier confidence made Willow believ