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    To everyone’s surprise, it was only a “3.”


    Usually fortunate in the game, Rachel had always drawn high numbers until now. This turn of bad luck was a shock.


    Tracy, on the other hand, felt a surge of relief. Seeing that Rachel’s low number matched her own, she confidently showed her card.


    “What do you know, Rachel? We’ve drawn the same number,” Tracy said with a hint of satisfaction.


    Yvonne chimed in, unable to resist ament. “Typical of my luck!” Her statement captured everyone’s attention.


    The game was nearing its end, with most cards now turned face-up. The lowest cards, threes, were held by Rachel and Tracy, while the tens belonged to Brian and Norton.


    It was Yvonne’s turn to show her hand. At this point, she didn’t hesitate. With a decisive flick, she turned over her card. A Queeny face up on the table.


    Yvonne won.


    Tracy’s face turned pale, her hands clenching tightly.


    With a grin, Yvonne said, “It’s settled. I’ve won, and Tracy Haynes, you’re stilling up short.”


    Trying to mask her disappointment, Tracy replied with a strained smile, “Well, if I’m the loser, Rachel’s right there with me. That’s only fair.”


    “Exactly!” Rachel agreed, her tone t.


    Yvonne and Rachel echoed each other, perfectly aligned. Tracy felt somewhatforted by the thought that she wouldn’t be the only one facing consequences. She assumed Yvonne would go easy on Rachel, but Tracy had misjudged the situation.


    Yvonne’s next move was to ask probing, personal questions. Focusing on Tracy, Yvonne asked, “Let’s continue with you. Tell us about your first time. How did it go?”


    The question caught everyone off guard, including Rachel. She hadn’t expected Yvonne to defend her to such an extent. Norton’s look towards Yvonne was piercing, filled with disapproval.


    But Tracy, caught off guard, instinctively reached for her ss. Yvonne quickly warned, “Remember, Tracy, this time it’s five sses, not four. Are you ready for that?”


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    “Yes, I’m sure,” Tracy replied, trying to steady herself.


    Yvonne’s question was a clever trap. Tracy realized responding could only worsen her situation. Her only viable choice was to endure the consequence. “Let’s just get this over with.”


    At that moment, Brian’s familiar tone broke through as he relieved her of the ss. He bravely gulped down all five sses in a single series of swallows.


    The color drained from his face as the effects of the fourteen sses of liquor he had consumed began to hit him. Despite their small size, the sses added up to more than his limits.


    With a fierce look, Tracy turned to Yvonne, saying, “It’s Rachel’s turn now!”


    Acknowledging her, Yvonne turned towards Rachel and posed her question. “Truth it is. Is our friendship for life?”


    “Without a doubt,” Rachel responded confidently.


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