Chapter 270

Yara clapped her hands, and a young assistant approached. She whispered a few words to him, and he quickly

left.

A few minutes later, the assistant returned with a long, elegant box. Inside was a delicate brooch, intricately carved to resemble a sprig of holly. And it shimmered a vibrant light under the light.

“This is the brooch Ms. Xander bought for a fortune at that auction, right?”

“Yeah, I heard it’s quite a piece with a fascinating story. It’s beautiful!”

“Looks like Calliope came prepared, knowing Yara has this brooch!”

“But I doubt Calliope can win. Yara’s a poker shark. She’s unbeatable at the table!”

“Right, in Capitalton, Yara’s the best card player. Her only match is Silas!”

“True, apart from Silas, no one else stands a chance against Yara!”

“Interesting. Does that mean Calliope’s going to lose?”

surprise us all just

eager to see how this turns

wait to see who comes out

her. She glanced at Calliope, a faint smile on her

card player. I

now.”

“You’re good, but I never said I wasn’t.”

Yara was speechless.

some bold talk!”

that confident she

getting

think Calliope’s got a tough road ahead. Beating Yara is no

this one out, finding Calliope’s and Silas’s peculiar talent a

The four settled in and began the

cards with practiced ease once

small crowd gathered behind

behind Calliope, watching her hand with interest, stroking his chin thoughtfully. After observing for

your wife how to play?]

I never taught her a thing.]

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