" Knowing from your characteristics, you won't use my pen to change with yours." Shane stands beside her.
" It's okay, it will just be a penalty of one million for voting without going in." said Anna holding Shane back.
Shane glances at Anna.
Shane glares back at Teddy, " And what if he votes you Crow ?"
Anna rolls her eyes to the upper left side.
" Umm.."
Anna widens her eyes, " ah !"
" You get 10 million. The others lose a million. 10-7 = 3 million, will it be enough to save the others ?" asked Shane.
" But I still can't let you sacrifice yourself !" said Anna.
" Hahahahaha.." laughed Teddy.
" So, will you exchange your pen with hers ?" asked Teddy showing the thin cylinder of ink again.
***
Round 20
Time left 1 hour 35 minutes
" Hey.. if it's like that, you can easily let us lose a million !" exclaimed Wilfredo.
" Yeah." said Teddy, " beg me not to vote Crow."
Wilfredo kneels, " please.. I have four children and my wife, I can't go further in debt anymore !"
" Fine. Then beg me." continued Teddy arrogantly.
" Your highness !" begged Wilfredo.
Teddy glances at Ernest passing by.
Ernest blows her smoke to Teddy.
Wilfredo coughs.
***
Round 20
Time left 56 minutes
Anna sighs.
Shane walks to Anna.
Anna raises her head.
" Let's go." said Shane.
Anna follows him, " Huh ?"
***
Round 20
Time left 42 minutes
" Oh.. Have you finally cleared your mind ?" asked Teddy smiling.
Shane puts his pen on the table.
Shane touches Anna's ink.
" Eh. Wait." said Teddy.
Teddy opens the cap.
It reveals the tip of the pen.
" Oh ! The real one !" screamed Teddy.
" Shane !" said Anna blocking him.
Shane leans in.
Anna backs away.
" Move away." said Shane.
" I won't !" said Anna closing her eyes.
Shane passes Anna and receives the ink.
Anna widens her eyes.
" Thanks." said Teddy.
***
Time stop
Anna comes out from the voting room.
Shane glances at her.
Anna curls her lips and rolls her eyes away.
Shane smirks.
Crow Pigeon
...0... ....8....
' I will let you pay, for what you did to my 10 million !' thought Teddy angrily, ' and loan sharks will find you before you know it.'
A -6
B 1
C 18
D 1
E 1
F -2
G 2
H 1
Teddy smirks.
" A million, get !" shouted Quinn happily.
" Now, we will execute extra rounds." said Chelsy.
" Hah ??"
" This game is designed for three players to pass. We will have extra rounds until we have only three qualifiers." said Chelsy.
" No need of that." said Shane, " we will choose three to pass. The others will be free of debt."
" I'm afraid you can't." said Chelsy calmly, " it HAS to be three."
Hiro walks to Chelsy.
Chelsy raises her eyebrow at Hiro.
Hiro whispers, " this is a special request from the boss.."
Chelsy widens her eyes.
YOU ARE READING
Dumb Beauty & Genius
Mystery / ThrillerAnna easily believes in people. In contrast, Shane uses complex logic to get the result that he wants. One day, Anna gets involved in a scary game because of her father that has a huge debt. Will they survive ? Will Anna ever learn to lie ? Or will...
