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"That's the problem, I lost the bet."

Diamond's jaw dropped, "YOU WHAT?!"

Vernon sighed. He dropped all the documents in his hand and leaned on the executive chair, "I lost the bet. I found out that Dorothea never told Vincent about my relationship with Chloe, that's why Vincent has no suspicion of me whatsoever."

"Wait, the whole Gray foundation fund--well, stuff you two talked about? Did she actually do it?" Diamond had gotten the information about the whole bet thing from Chloe and Vernon.

Thus she knew the whole point of the bet.

If Dorothea actually helped them by fulfilling her promise to stop the scholarship fund of Gray foundation for all awardees for three months, that meant Chloe won the bet.

But if she didn't do anything for the whole month, or even worse, told Vincent about their relationship, then Vernon won the bet.

Chloe took a huge risk in this gamble because Vernon tried to intimidate her by saying he'd own her body. Everything about her would be all for himself, and her life would be under Vernon's control.

Vernon said he wouldn't actually do that. It was just a threat so Chloe would back off.

But she didn't.

She accepted the bet and said that Vernon had to follow Chloe's instruction, whatever that would be.

Of course, Vernon knew it was to accept his abusive mother into their small family.

"Fuck, I can't believe that I lost the bet," Vernon cursed. He didn't know who to blame except himself right now. Heck, he didn't even know if he should blame himself because he didn't expect Dorothea to actually take the risk to go against Vincent.

"What should I do now, Diamond? I don't want to meet, let alone accepting that cruel witch into my life. I don't want her around Chloe and Mackie too!" Vernon vented out his frustration. He felt lost, and even more so when he realized that he had to tell Chloe about this.

Diamond went silent for a moment and sighed, "I don't know, Sir. A bet is a bet, and you lost it. You can't do anything other than following her demand, especially after Chloe is brave enough to challenge you and accept the bet that might cost her own freedom. She earned it."

"Damn it!" Vernon grew increasingly frustrated after hearing Diamond's answer because it was true. He had no way out anymore and had to admit his defeat this time.

"Maybe I should lie to her," Vernon said. "I can lie that Dorothea did nothing, so Chloe will automatically lose the bet!"

"I wouldn't do that if I were you, Sir," Diamond sneered. "After all, you're only dealing with the inevitable. Chloe will eventually find out about everything, and you still have to face your defeat plus Chloe's anger and disappointment on the side."

"It's so unlike you to avoid responsibility, Sir. You're not a coward," Diamond reminded. She always saw her boss as a powerful man that wouldn't falter against anything or anyone.

"I'm not a coward. I just don't know if I can control myself when I see that old bitch's face, makes me want to punch her old wrinkly face," Vernon said, full of contempt. "I'd rather face 100 Vincent than facing 1 Dorothea, who wants to act nice and warm in front of me. It's disgusting."

Diamond had no more words for this. There was no way for her boss to accept that old woman into his life, especially with Chloe and Mackie around.

But he also had to face his loss like a real man. Chloe truly earned her win because she was brave enough to bet on her own freedom.

"I have no more suggestions, Sir. All I can say is good luck, and face Chloe."

"Tsk, fine!" Vernon grabbed all of his documents and laptop on the desk and shoved it all into his briefcase. "If there is no way out, then I guess I will have to face Chloe!"

"Wait, you're actually going to do that?" Diamond asked.

"What? You told me that I have to face Chloe with the truth that I lost the bet. What else do you want?"

"Nothing, Sir. I was just a little surprised by how decisive you are, especially when you have to admit defeat."

"Just like what you said just now, Chloe earned it. And I don't mind admitting defeat in front of my beloved," Vernon proclaimed. "It's her right to do whatever she want, since she owns me now."

"Owns you?" Diamond raised her brow. "You mean because of the bet, right?"

Vernon didn't give any answer and walked out of his office instead, "You can leave the office anytime you want, Diamond. I'm going home first to meet with my woman and tell her the whole truth."

"Yes, Sir. I wish you good luck."

Vernon scoffed and swaggered out of the office arrogantly. He closed the door behind him, leaving Diamond alone in the office.

"Well, I guess that's what we call character development," Diamond commented. She sipped her coffee while staring at the door. "He never wanted to admit defeat to anyone before, not even for the smallest argument. No matter how wrong he was, he'd never back down."

"But Chloe has changed him in a good way, and I'm all for it. After all, who wouldn't want to have a kind boss?" Diamond nodded as she agreed with her own statement. "I guess that means I'll have to extend my stay in this office. I like the atmosphere now."

**

Vernon turned up the radio to the max volume as he listened to some random music blaring from the speaker. His eyes were on the road, and he tried to mouth some of the lyrics from a few songs.

But his mind was actually empty as he kept thinking about Chloe and Dorothea. Just the thought of spending time with Dorothea was enough of a nightmare for him.

And now, the nightmare was about to happen soon since he had just parked his car in the basement.

Vernon sat inside his car for a while and muttered, "I fucking hate this."