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.

ago, the royal family, citing a bizarre curse, had turned on her and her brother. It was a ludicrous reason that the rational citizens of their country wouldn't accept. To appease public outcry, the royals

had led to over

she recognized all too well - Prince

Her uncle.

fleeting, and by the time Lela glanced

she had nearly been assassinated upon arrival; Charles was here,

here in

Charles's man. Was Charles behind the

Lily hurled her glass and

locking eyes with Lily. "Cool it. Let

Lily, put on a golden mask amidst the rising

with Yaz naturally coming out on top. The host

fierce showdown between

black-suited bodyguards prepared by Ethan, Lela, with her tall, slender figure more delicate than

do you think will win, the Gambling Queen