Alessia picked up the dice from the table and tossed them into a glass, giving it a casual shake.

“Oh? That’s actually a good thing. Gambling’s best left alone if you can help it,” she remarked.

Lifting the lid, she revealed the dice stacked neatly atop one another, the topmost showing a six.

“How did you do that?” Joyce asked, her curiosity piqued.

-as if she could

In Alessia’s hands, the dice seemed to obey her will- summon any number she wished.

“My boyfriend taught me,” Alessia replied, glancing at Joyce. Even the mention of Cole softened her features.

“He taught you this trick?” Joyce sounded surprised.

“His words exactly: ‘If you can’t escape the game, at least control the outcome yourself.”

Joyce parted her lips, a mix of surprise and envy in her expression.

“It’s about time. I’ll go freshen up,” Alessia said abruptly, rising from her

seat.

Joyce nodded. “Go ahead.”

“And remember what I told you.”

“I will, don’t worry.”

response, Alessia gave

word,

Alessia leave, immediately swarmed around her

once.

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10.04

Chapter 436

recovering from a cold and on medication, or

paused at the entrance, flagging

waiter.

me, where’s

ma’am.” The waiter seemed relieved

a quick, subtle

this floor is out of order, I’m afraid. You’ll need to use the one downstairs,” he explained as they stepped into the

next floor

entire floor for guest

story. Alessia arched a brow, let it go, and followed

wish.”

handed her a room keycard. “Here you go. Please use it as

glanced at the

need access,” he answered, bowing slightly,

watchful eye, stepped back into

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