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.

amazing!” The lady with short hair cheered excitedly, admiration

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

tricks! There’s no way I’d lose to him!” James

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

lady asked as

for you.” James pressed a chip worth 20 thousand dollars into

with a chuckle.

James!” The young lady flashed him a radiant

cheek

was happy with how much he’d won and was ready to leave to enjoy the rest of the

Why don’t you play some more while

you to make some more money while Lady Luck is on your side!” The

off after winning just so little? What a loser! Would you dare play another game with me?” The man with the hooked nose who sat opposite

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

you enjoy losing money. I’ll see to it that you walk out without a single cent today! Deal the cards!” With a wave of his hand, another

Half an hour later.

man opposite James showed his

1/2

Change pok

the pair of Kings in his hand on the table. With beads of sweat on his forehead

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 he had

terrible luck!

defeat, James gestured for