Finally, Valer turned towards Ivy with a smile so cunning that he looked more like a thief who had just successfully robbed a treasure vault than a student who had received some blueprints.
"Cousin, you truly are my cousin, Ivy! I knew I could count on you!"
Ivy stared at his shameless expression and couldn't help wondering whether he had any intention of behaving like a normal person.
When the game finally ended, Valer had successfully climbed to the first position in the rankings, achieving the result he had desperately wanted.
Meanwhile, Ivy exited the virtual world with the mysterious golden and black cards in her possession.
As soon as she returned to reality, she let out a breath and panted slightly, feeling a trace of exhaustion settle over her body.
Without realizing it, she placed one hand over her stomach, her fingers resting protectively against it.
Eugenia immediately noticed her condition and hurried over to support her, concern appearing on her face.
