"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.