Chapter 27: Official business, no ambiguity
The pile of weights on the side was even larger than that of the big winner, Grandma Smith. People who didn't know the truth might think that Laura was the real winner.
"Thank you for your hard work, Walter." Although Laura felt distressed, she still thanked Walter politely.
The second half of the game started immediately. With the experience accumulated in the previous hour, Laura did not lose so badly this time and was able to hold on.