Captivated by the Ruler of the Underworld

Chapter 155 Just Chips in a Game

Victor slumped into his chair, his chiseled face a mix of emotions. He surveyed the surroundings; this was Cove, not his turf, and without his own bodyguards at his side, he knew he couldn't pull any stunts, especially not against the formidable

founder of Grape Casino.

With a mere fifty million on him, it was impossible to bridge the gap that night.

Even if he could, it would take time.

He needed to leave and raise money.

Finally, he put it out there: "I can pay it back, no doubt. But I need time. I can write an IOU." Victor offered.

As he spoke, his expression soured by the second.

Humiliation was unfamiliar to him.

John drew deeply from his cigar before tossing it aside with a decisive motion. Rising with a slap on the table, his face twisted into a mask of severity. "Vic, I'm ruthless, not a charity. MY rules reign tonight, and only tonight."

want to

Victor retorted, "I'm not a deadbeat. If I say I'll

to the

big fish here, and with no oversight,

to

more than they could

Just like Victor.

glanced at Flora, standing nearby, without saying another word. With a

command, seizing Victor and pinning him down

approached with a knife in hand, tracing it across Victor's face. "You see, Victor, I'm missing an eye. A little recklessness in my youth cost me that, and I've never taken to seeing a man with a perfect pair of eyes

afraid of the

as long as there's no

can't believe Victor's such a

A rich boy from Central City, accustomed to luxury - they all

Victor pleaded, visibly scared, "I assure you, I'll raise the

don't touch my eyes. Give me