Captivated by the Ruler of the Underworld

Chapter 158 Sylvester Bets on the King to Win

"Smart move," Lela complimented.

"Of course. I've put down five million euros, so you have to win it back for me, no excuses." Lela's lips curled into a confident smile as her eyes gleamed with certainty. "Double it." Just as Lily was about to agree, her gaze was drawn to a scene unfolding on the screen.

The final stages of the competition were underway.

A man from Pliar country was seated opposite a foreigner - the very Yaz whom everyone outside the ring was so sure would win.

The foreigner had sharp, rugged features, aged with wrinkles that hinted at the passage of time despite still showing traces of his former appearance. Lily nearly choked on her frustration.

Sensing Lily's agitation, Lela glanced at her. "What's up?"

Finishing her wine in one gulp, Lily's eyes were predatory. "It's him, Yaz."

Right then, she felt an overwhelming urge to tear the man apart.

of their country wouldn't accept. To appease public outcry, the royals went so far as to plant this man in her mother's entourage, falsely accusing Kane of infidelity and arguing

led to over a decade

a face she recognized all too well -

Her uncle.

time

watched the man with a smile. No wonder she had nearly been

here in Pliar

was Charles's man. Was Charles behind the betrayal of her mother years

hurled her glass and made a

with Lily. "Cool it.

a golden mask amidst

concluded, with Yaz naturally coming out on top. The host took the stage to announce

showdown

Lela, with her tall, slender figure more delicate than most boys-stepped

will win, the Gambling