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"Haaa."

Returning to my office, I released a slow, quiet breath and pressed a hand over my face. I had done my best to keep up appearances, but the dull throb in my head refused to fade.

I could hardly think straight, but it wasn't bad enough that I couldn't function.

…And I also felt a lot better after thinking about the bet.

'Fifteen fragments. This is definitely a good haul.'

I was sure that Kyle would question me about the fragments. About why I would need them, but I already had an answer for that.

Money.

I'd just tell him I planned to sell the fragments for money.

Money I could use to invest in building an even better game. It was a solid excuse, even if it couldn't be further from the truth. At the very least, it might get Kyle off my back.