Captivated by the Ruler of the Underworld

Chapter 160 If Anyone Dares to Take Her Eyes, I'll Kill Them

Mildred Gomez might not have been the sharpest tool in the shed, but having grown up in Sylvester's shadow, she had a crystal-clear understanding of his temper. The talk of betting a pair of eyes made her acutely aware of the rage building inside Sylvester.

She glanced up at the stage, trying to make sense of it all. The so-called 'king of bets' didn't seem out of the ordinary-buzzcut, a familiar build that caught her eye. The only odd thing was his youth.

Sylvester turned to Mildred with a voice that carried a chilling edge, "Get Ethan for me."

Confused but obliging, Mildred nodded, "Right away, sir."

Soon, Ethan arrived, bowing his head, both respectful and perplexed, "You called for me, sir?"

Meanwhile, Charles was focused on the stage, ignoring the exchange nearby.

making his moves so much easier in the future. If he could bring Cove into his sphere of influence, the royalty would honor him, and he wouldn't have to continue his charade of brotherly love with his brother, King Willes. He would be the one to

Charles was oblivious to his

the stage, his face taut and voice low so that only Ethan could hear, "I don't care what the outcome is; the bet has to end without a scratch on her. If anything goes

Although Sylvester cared about the casino, what did it have to do

on earth was this 'king

focus on the task at hand, "Yes, I'll get right

he

in his hand a piece crafted from ivory, designed to

competition, both underworld and law enforcers mandated a

to avoid any special treatment, the casino's boss was the first to

in breaking rules, even the ones he set

stared at the brass bullet in his hand, a recent gift from Ethan, still pondering its purpose when he caught sight of his boss's ivory-handled gun. He discreetly slid the ammo into Sylvester's waiting palm. His