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nTranslator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

nDerek was indignant and shouted at the man’s receding back. “Hunter, you will regret it!”

nHunter hurried back to the study. His composure was gradually burned with anger. He grabbed the metal ornament next to him and slammed it on the ground.

nNonsense.

nHe could never do those silly things!

nTo prepare for the second match, Joe and the others didn’t dare to relax and followed Claire to practice after school every day.

nPhoebe and Becky walked behind and happened to see this scene.

nThinking of the game a few days ago, Becky turned red in anger.

n“Phoebe, you’re right. She must have defeated my brother by playing dirty!”

nPhoebe nodded in agreement. “Maybe, she really cheated with a plug-in!”

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n“What should I do then?” Becky looked at Phoebe with a look for help. “If they beat my brother by abnormal means again, my brother will definitely collapse!”

nPhoebe evoked a sly smile. “I have a way. Do you want to listen?”

nBecky nodded vigorously.

nPhoebe leaned in her ear and whispered.

nIt was getting late. Joe finished training and arrived at the door of his house when he saw Becky coming out of his house.

n“What are you doing here again?”

nBecky didn’t say a word, gave him a deep look, and walked away with joy.

nJoe walked into the door.

nHis mother was sitting on the sofa and yelled at him, “Hey, you, come here!”

nJoe walked over and saw a few photos on the coffee table.

nThere were photos of him, Claire, and the others walking together, of him entering Claire’s ward for training, and of him playing the computer game against Zack.

n“Mom, these are…”

nHis mother stood up and slapped him hard. “It’s no wonder that you went out early and returned late recently. It turns out that you’re fooling around with these people. Fortunately, Becky kindly told me and asked me to persuade you to return to the fold!”

nHearing this, Joe was furious.

nBecky, this nasty woman!

nHis mother pointed to the photo. “Do you know who this person is? She’s Claire, the girl that the Smiths took back from the countryside, who is ill-bred and gets into fights and makes trouble all day long! How dare you hang out with her?!”

nJoe argued back. “Mom, Claire is not that kind of a person. She is very smart and powerful…”

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nHis mother interrupted him angrily. “Look at you, what did you learn from her?! Disconnect from her, now! And uninstall that damn game. You’re not allowed to play it again!”

n“Mom!” Joe resolutely said, “I like this game. I’m going to compete with Zack, and I will be a professional player in the future. This is my dream!”

n“What ** dreams. Don’t even think about it!”

nJoe said huffily, “Isn’t Zack a professional player? Why can’t I be one as well?!”

nHis mother snapped loudly. “How can you be compared with him? Zack has been smart since childhood, while you, stupid since childhood. What makes you think that you can be a professional player?!”

nThese words, like thorns, stuck to Joe’s heart.

nHe couldn’t bear it anymore, crying and yelling. “Why have you been belittling me since I was young? You said I was good for nothing and always compared me with others. Why do you never believe that I can succeed?!”

n“Cut the crap. If I say no, then you can’t do it!” his mother dragged him upstairs, pushed him into his room, and snatched his cell phone. “I have asked for leave for you. You’re grounded these days and not allowed to go out!”

nWith that, she closed the door and locked it.

nJoe slapped the door fiercely, roaring from inside. “Mom! Let me out.. I must go to the game tomorrow!”

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