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00:05After offering to give Jordan a ride home from the airport,
00:07the Calderon twins and their triplets sat in the back of a royal sedan.
00:10Jordan was itching to gossip with Ares about the bold text she sent to Cristiano earlier today.
00:15But since Luca was within earshot, she felt awkward talking about Chris aloud,
00:19so she texted her instead.
00:21We need to talk.
00:23You're going to be so proud of me.
00:25You'll never guess what I did today.
00:27A slow smile curved across Ares' face.
00:29She typed back immediately.
00:32So tell me, what was it?
00:35I asked a guy out over text.
00:36I was direct, confident, and even a little flirty.
00:39I totally channeled your energy.
00:41Ares' brow lifted, impressed.
00:43She sent four enthusiastic hand-clapping emojis, then followed up with more questions.
00:48Who is the guy? What did he say?
00:51Jordan then tapped over to the earlier text conversation between her and Chris.
00:54She didn't have strong feelings about him, nor was she gaga over the guy.
00:57But he was conveniently attractive, easygoing, and had been recently kind to her, which made
01:02her feel safe to ask him out.
01:04She now re-read their exchange for the sixth time this evening.
01:07Hey, Chris.
01:08Where'd you disappear to?
01:10I was thinking, since you were a big fan of my new dress, would you like to give me an
01:14excuse to wear it and take me out to dinner?
01:17After she'd sent that first text, Jordan anxiously waited for his reply.
01:20When he didn't respond right away, she felt foolish for texting someone who was on the
01:24same jet as her.
01:24But she also knew she never would have had the guts to ask him out to his face.
01:28So over text was best.
01:30An hour later, he finally responded.
01:33Aren't you sweet?
01:35Free tomorrow.
01:36How about we do a cheeky little brunch?
01:38My dinners are booked until next week, but I'd hate to make a girl wait that long.
01:42Jordan was a bit disappointed they wouldn't be getting dinner.
01:45The whole point of this was to go out on a fun, sexy rebound date.
01:48But perhaps a brunch could be sexy too.
01:50So she had written back.
01:52That cheeky little brunch tomorrow sounds great.
01:54See you then.
01:56But then he had one more request.
01:58Excellent.
01:59I'll pick you up.
02:00Could you do me a favor?
02:02I know the colder ones are your besties, but could we keep this between us for now?
02:06For a moment, Jordan had wondered what that request was all about.
02:09But then she thought about Luca and figured Chris probably wasn't
02:12sure if it was cool to date his best friend's best friend.
02:14She herself imagined telling Luca that she was going on a date with Cristiano,
02:17and for some reason, she didn't feel comfortable doing that either.
02:20So she decided she would honor Chris's request.
02:23Looking back at what Ares had just asked her, Jordan opted not to say.
02:27Who is the guy?
02:28What did he say?
02:31I'm trying not to make a big deal out of it.
02:33So I don't want to say yet.
02:34But he wrote back, and we're doing brunch tomorrow.
02:37Ares responded with four heart emojis and another message.
02:41Okay, mysterious.
02:43But I'm very proud of you, babe, for putting yourself out there and being bold.
02:46Have a blast tomorrow.
02:47I want all the details after.
02:49Just then, Jordan looked next to her and realized Luca had fallen asleep in the car.
02:52She and Ares quietly giggled when the driver quickly hit the brakes,
02:55and Luca's head flopped forward.
02:59When he didn't readjust his head in his sleep, Jordan began to feel bad.
03:02That didn't look comfortable, and he was bound to end up with a sore neck.
03:05So since Luca had so patiently let her stretch out on him during the flight for a nap,
03:09she reached out and gently guided his head onto her shoulder.
03:12Luca, here.
03:14You can sleep on me.
03:16Still asleep, Luca instinctively nuzzled into her neck,
03:19and Jordan wrapped her arms around him so he could sidle up to her more cozily.
03:22She then reached up and slowly ran her fingers through his short, wavy curls,
03:26just as he had done to her.
03:27She couldn't help but notice how soft his hair was, like she was petting a puppy.
03:31It smelled pleasant, too.
03:32Clean and fresh, like shampoo.
03:37Once the driver pulled up to the Marquez's home and called for Jordan to get out,
03:40she was kind of bummed the ride was over
03:41because she didn't feel ready to detangle herself from Luca just yet.
03:45Snuggling him in the car like that had put her at ease
03:47and hushed her normally anxious mind.
03:50Jordan kissed Luca's cheek, then carefully leaned him against the car window
03:53and hugged Ares goodbye.
03:56Ares squeezed her hand and whispered,
03:58Good luck on your brunch date.
03:59You've got this, and I expect a full debrief the second it's over.
04:08Elsewhere, on the outskirts of Madrid,
04:10Max's sedan veered off the main road and onto a long private drive
04:13lined with manicured hedges and tall cypress trees.
04:15The estate's fence rose gently from the ground, blending in with the surroundings.
04:20It was hard to see because of the strategic lighting and layered greenery.
04:29The car slowed for the first checkpoint,
04:31where armed guards conducted a silent visual confirmation before waving them through.
04:35A second gate opened farther down the drive,
04:37this one reinforced with steel but masked by natural stone.
04:41Finally, the car drove up a gentle hill and turned towards a large circular driveway lit by warm lights.
04:46Max turned towards Sunny with a smirk.
04:50Here we are, ready to see the house that Supernova built.
04:54Sunny's face brightened and she gazed out the window,
04:56curious to see where Max called home.
05:00When she stepped out of the car,
05:02she was in awe of the architecture that stood tall before her.
05:04The sleek, modern mansion with large glass panels reflected the moonlight,
05:08while textured stone walls added warmth.
05:10Earth-toned materials softened the building's sharp edges,
05:13and green plants draped from upper balconies like living curtains.
05:16Despite its size and beauty, the home felt purposeful rather than flashy,
05:20a place created by someone who valued both efficiency and comfort.
05:24Sunny walked slowly, turning in a slow circle as she took it in.
05:28Max? This place is gorgeous.
05:30You said Supernova built this?
05:32Max joined her on the driveway and slipped his hands casually into his pockets.
05:36He gave a quiet chuckle.
05:39When I first started gaming professionally,
05:40my father tried his best to be supportive, and he was,
05:43but it was obvious he didn't quite get it.
05:46I think he believed the gaming industry was a made-up thing,
05:49chased by wannabe Peter Pans,
05:51and hoped it was just a temporary phase.
05:53So I decided to show Dad just how legit gaming was
05:56by buying my first house.
05:57Using only money, I made off Supernova,
06:00and not a single royal penny.
06:02Every cent that went into this place came from my gaming tournaments,
06:05prize money, streaming contracts, and sponsorship deals.
06:08After my first year,
06:09I commissioned an architect to design this mansion,
06:11and by my second year of gaming,
06:13the land had been purchased,
06:14and the house was built.
06:16Sunny turned toward him with eyes shining.
06:19That's insane.
06:20You earned enough to build this in two years?
06:23He shrugged lightly, though pride slipped through.
06:26Never underestimate how far I can be willing to go to prove a point.
06:30She laughed.
06:32Did it work?
06:33Did your dad come around after that?
06:35Oh, it worked.
06:37I definitely made Crown Prince Javier a believer.
06:39He bragged.
06:40Sunny was so proud of all Max had accomplished
06:42that her heart clenched,
06:44wishing she could have been around
06:45to witness the height of Max's gaming success.
06:48And just think,
06:49I had to practically bribe you
06:51just to get you to play Supernova with me
06:52for the very first time.
06:54Max grew quiet.
06:55Though he wouldn't admit it to himself,
06:57throughout his gaming career,
06:58anytime he won a tournament
06:59or got named Supernova MVP,
07:02part of him always wondered
07:03whether Sunny was somewhere
07:04watching his win from afar.
07:06Come on, follow me.
07:08Max led Sunny up the stone walkway
07:09toward the entrance,
07:10where a small line of house staff
07:12stood waiting to greet them.
07:13He paused at the top of the steps
07:14and gestured toward her.
07:16Everyone, this is Sunny Ellery.
07:18For the time being,
07:19to anyone outside this household,
07:20she'll be going by Parker Hayes.
07:22Please treat her real name
07:23as strictly confidential.
07:25Just then,
07:26someone excitedly exited the front door
07:28and hurried to greet them.
07:30Is that my little Sunny girl?
07:33Sunny was bowled over to see who it was.
07:35Mr. Grant.
07:36She was happy to see he was still kicking.
07:38At this point,
07:38he was well into his 80s,
07:40and though it was clear
07:40his momentum had slowed,
07:42his spirit was the same as ever.
07:44Heaven stars, it is you.
07:46Max smiled fondly
07:48and whispered to Sunny.
07:49Mr. Grant is head manager
07:51of the household.
07:52Mr. Grant
07:53stepped forward
07:55and pulled Sunny
07:55into a warm,
07:56emphatic embrace.
08:05Sunny hugged him back tightly,
08:06her throat tightening.
08:08Mr. Grant,
08:09I figured out of everyone
08:10you must have been the happiest
08:11to see me go
08:12because it meant you wouldn't have to tidy up
08:14after the mess I used to leave everywhere.
08:16Mr. Grant huffed.
08:18Absolute nonsense.
08:20You were a light in my life,
08:22and I would have gladly
08:23continued to pick up after you
08:24for a lifetime.
08:26She laughed.
08:28Careful.
08:29You might regret saying that
08:30when you realize
08:30I haven't outgrown the habit
08:31of leaving towels
08:32and dirty laundry on the floor.
08:34He patted her hand fondly.
08:36Then I shall prepare myself.
08:39Mr. Grant turned to Max
08:40with visible relief.
08:41I am so glad
08:43you brought her home, Max.
08:44I would have been deeply upset
08:46to have missed seeing her
08:48because I couldn't make it
08:49to the wedding.
08:50Sunny tilted her head.
08:51Why didn't you go?
08:52He offered a gentle smile.
08:55These old bones
08:56don't travel
08:57as gracefully
08:58as they once did.
08:59I'm better suited
09:00to stay behind
09:01and tend to the house.
09:02He gestured
09:03toward the open doorway.
09:04Come inside,
09:05both of you.
09:06There's no reason
09:07to linger out here
09:08on such a hot summer night.
09:10Max placed a hand
09:11on Sunny's back
09:12and asked lightly.
09:13So,
09:14what do you want
09:15to start with?
09:16Do you want the grand tour first,
09:17or would you prefer
09:18to see your room?
09:19Okay.
09:22And now,
09:23let se continue.
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