The Sixth Gamble

Valerie didn't know how to refute him. She was at a loss for words and even lost her strong demeanour.

However, Declan was still aggressive. " Valerie, you've run away five times and still lost to me. Are you still going to gamble your future for the sixth time?"

Valerie forced a smile. "That sounds really depressing."

Declan said, "What's there to be depressed about? Anyway, you don't like me any