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?”

be so sure. Calliope did surprise us all just now, didn’t

already. I’m eager to

can’t wait to see who comes out

snippets of the chatter around her. She glanced at Calliope, a faint smile on her

quite the card player. I can offer something else if you want

now.”

need,” Calliope replied confidently, looking up. “You’re good, but I

Yara was speechless.

that’s some bold talk!”

Calliope that confident

getting interesting!”

road ahead. Beating Yara

talent a

four settled in and began

often but handled the cards with practiced ease

gathered behind

watching her hand with interest, stroking his chin thoughtfully. After observing for a while, he couldn’t

your wife

[Nope. I never taught

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