บท 342: Pawn

Villain Ch 342. Pawn

"Congratulations," Allen's voice interjected, light and tinged with wry humor, as he regarded Gerry with an accompanying smile.

Gerry fixed his gaze on Allen. His brows knit in confusion. "But why would she approach Elio in the first place? Is this some kind of in-game rule?" he queried, his words punctuated by a sense of bewilderment.

"No," came Allen's succinct reply.

A gasp escaped Gerry's lips, his eyes widening as he connected the dots. "Oh wait," he exclaimed, his tone laced with a mix of surprise and intrigue. "Could it be that she's trying to make you jealous?" he ventured, his words layered with a sense of deduction.

Allen's confirmation came in the form of a subtle nod.

"No way," Gerry mused aloud, his voice threaded with intrigue as he leaned slightly forward, his eyes locking onto Allen's. "So, she's doing all of this because she wants your forgiveness?"