Chapter 9. Game of Hearts

Taya's POV

“Let’s draw lots now. Each pair that draws the same number has to switch seats. And no sitting next to each other!” Khloe put the paper balls on the table and paired up those who drew the same number automatically.

There were four players in the first round, and the others would line up. Those who got the numbers 1 or 2 played first. Unfortunately, I got number 2. I raised my eyes to look at the other side. It turned out that Griffon had gotten the number 1, which meant we were in a hostile situation.

Khloe, who had also gotten the number 1, raised her eyebrows at me as if to say, “Wait and see.”

“What about the other 2? Who got it?”

After hesitating momentarily, Preston opened the paper ball in his hand. He smiled at me and said, “I’m not good at playing cards. I have to count on you.”

I responded with a smile that was uglier than crying.

I was a well-behaved girl who always listened to the orphanage director whe