Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance
Chapter 148

For a while, Chad watched his bank account dwindle, penny after penny disappearing into thin air. He couldn't help suspecting his little sister, Jade, was up to no good, like maybe getting into drugs. To confirm his suspicions, he even dragged her to the hospital for a blood test.

But the results came back clean. She wasn't a junkie. Chad asked her, "Where the hell did all the money go?"

He wasn't against Jade spending his money, but the sudden large transfers to strangers made him worry she'd been scammed.

He checked all her social accounts but found nothing amiss.

Under Chad's interrogation, Jade finally spilled the beans.

"Bro, I bought a card."

"What kind of card costs twenty grand?"

Then, Jade, like a scared kitten, told Chad about the gambling game she was involved in.

"Bro, you can't expose this. We're legit, it's all above board."

Chad said, "Try arguing back one more time!"

Jade didn't dare to speak again.

In the end, he could do nothing as his sister spent all the money.

Chad had to admit afterwards, though, that he was relieved his sister wasn't an idiot. She knew how to use money to solve problems without resorting to fisticuffs, which would've been way too risky. Money's gone, it's gone. At least it made his sister happy.

That was the only consolation Chad could find.

So that was how all three of them managed to gain entrance to the fifth level.

The fifth level, also known as the Wood Level, just like the name implies, was the middle stage of the competition.

This stage required a remaining 64 contestants.

The card for the Wood Level was called the Wood Pass.

Starting from the Wood Level, all competitions were conducted according to the rules.

Who fought whom was determined by the system based on everyone's previous performance, including the way they advanced.

Surprisingly, Leo's opponent turned out to be Jade who bought her way in.

Since they were both special cases, the system paired them together.

Mia, eyeing the match-up, commented, "Good, I won't have to stress about either of you getting injured." After all, their familiarity meant they could finish the match amicably.

Later, to everyone's amusement, the pair decided to settle the match with Rock-Paper-Scissors on the competition platform, watched by a captivated audience. Jade triumphed, winning two out of three rounds, which crowned her a Wood Level contestant and earned her the Wood Pass. An indignant spectator accused them, "This is supposed to be a boxing contest, not a child's play."

Jade shot back, "Rock-Paper-Scissors is played with hands, right? And a fist is also a hand. So how is it against the rules?" Finding no flaw in Jade's logic, another spectator challenged her directly. Mia was quick to intervene, "I'll be her opponent." When the name "Mimi" was announced, a hush fell over the crowd.

She was known to be invincible!

It was known that only those possessing a Blue Pass or higher could witness the intense Wood Level matches and above. Above the Wood Level was the Red Level, a transitional competition from Wood Level to the higher matches.

The Wood Level left 64 people, the Red Level left 32.

Each of them had to give their all in the middle and high matches.

People were eligible to challenge those of a higher level. If the challenge was successful, the successful person would take that person's place. The loser would have to swap places with the challenger.

For example, Leo currently had a Blue Pass. He was eligible to watch the Wood Level and higher matches, but couldn't participate in the middle and high matches.

Jade's current level was Wood Pass. She won against Leo and rose in rank.

If Leo wanted to challenge Jade, they could compete if Jade agreed.

If Leo won, he would take Jade's Wood Pass. Jade would have to start over, upgrading from the Blue Pass level.

If Leo lost, he would have to go back to the bottom and gradually upgrade. This was the punishment for those who actively requested a match and lost.

However, Mia was already a high-level player.

Above the Red Level was the high-level competition.

Ranked third was the Gold Level, only those with a Gold Pass could participate. Mia was a Gold Pass holder. After five years of hard work, she stood out from thousands of people and eventually obtained the Gold Pass. There were only 16 Gold Pass holders. In this field, Gold Pass holders were very scarce, and everyone had to respect them greatly, even making way for them.

It took a great deal of effort to get a Gold Pass.

With this Gold Pass, she could be regarded as a special talent anywhere. Even billionaires couldn't afford her as a bodyguard.

And she, as a girl, had actually succeeded in reaching this level.

Mia didn't reach this level by luck, she did it with her own ability. Although she was born in a wealthy family, she had gone through a lot of hardships and suffering to pursue this path, and that's why she had her current status.

People said she was amazing, lucky, but no one knew about the hardships she had gone through.

Mia was a master at hiding her pain. Instead of burdening others, she harbored her sufferings deep within, especially from those who held her dear, fearing it would cause them worry. She chose to share her struggles only with her lover, thinking there was no need for others to know.

Over time, she grew accustomed to her self-imposed silence, wearing her pain like a cloak. The once-vibrant and bubbly Mia would mask her true self whenever she stepped into the casino. Her disposition shifted dramatically; she became reserved, her piercing eyes always watchful, reminiscent of a hawk ready to pounce.

At home, Andre always commented on her gentle nature, blissfully unaware of the trials and tribulations Mia had endured throughout her life.

One particular day, Mia entered the casino with a purpose. She aimed to transition from a Gold Pass holder to the esteemed White Pass. This pass was the second highest in rank, and only a select four could claim it. Above that was the Black Pass, the pinnacle of prestige, held by a sole individual - the champion, the king of the arena. Possession of the Black Pass wasn't just symbolic; it granted the bearer unmatched power, commanding respect and, in some instances, even dictating life and death.

What Mia wants is not this high and mighty status, but the Black Pass, which has been her only wish for the past five years.

White Pass can be seen as the king's minister, holding power second only to the king, and is a person held in high regard by all.

And the Gold Pass Mia holds is like the king's bodyguard, also with significant status and influence.

When Jade and Leo received the invite, they both turned their gaze to Mia, the holder of the Gold Pass.

Mia said, "I'm gonna join the competition."

Her husband had pissed her off in the morning, and she figured this was a good chance to blow off some steam.

So, all three of them filled in their competition info.

In the CEO's office of Cedillo Inc., Andre was daydreaming.

"I wonder what she's up to right now," he thought about his wife.

There were two movie tickets on Andre's desk, for a newly released movie.