An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 595

James was happily engrossed in a game of Taxus Poker at an illegal casino that evening. Beside him sat a young lady with short hair who was dressed in revealing attire. Judging from the casino

chips on the table, it looked like they had been winning a lot.

“I have a pair of Queens. Show your hand!” A man with a hooked nose who sat opposite James

revealed his hand

“You dare challenge me with just à pair of Queens? Keep your eyes open, buddy. I’ve got Three of a Kind James grinned, flipping his cards over to show a pair of sixes. Since there was a six in one

of the five community cards, they made a set of three sixes, also known as three of a kind.

The rules of Taxus Poker are simple. There were five community cards, and each player was dealt two hole cards. These can then be combined in any way to form the best five–card hand. The

highest–ranking hand is a Royal Flush, followed by Four of a Kind, Full House, Flush, Three of a

Kind, Two Pair, One Pair, and finally, a High Card.

The lady with short hair cheered excitedly,

only factor in a game of Taxus Poker. It’s

through all his tricks! There’s no way I’d lose

chips, you’ve probably won at least a million dollars, haven’t you,

as her eyes shone

is for you.” James pressed a chip worth

with a chuckle.

a

cheek

reached out to hook an arm around the lady’s neck. He was happy with how much he’d won and

James. Why don’t

Lady Luck is on your side!” The young lady did not seem to want

What a loser! Would you dare play another game with me?” The man with the hooked nose who sat opposite James

the money you can win off of him. You shouldn’t miss the chance!” The young lady persuaded him in

money. I’ll see to it that you walk out without a single cent today! Deal the cards!” With a

Half an hour later.

Straight. I think I’ve won again.” The man opposite James showed his hand, revealing

1/2

Change pok

his hand on

hour ago, he had been basking in the joy of winning continuously, making himself more than a million dollars without breaking a sweat. But now, it seemed as though Lady Luck had frowned on him, and he had lost everything that

terrible luck!

for the dealer