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Chapter 172: Nothing Left

Zachary had already gambled himself into a frenzy, his eyes bloodshot, unsure if fate itself was conspiring against him. Every time he won a few hands, he would end up losing all his earlier winnings. Still believing in his luck, he had gambled away all his money. "Edie, get me more money," he demanded.

"Zack, have you forgotten? We've just used all our money. We don't have a penny left," Edie replied, her face the picture of misery.

"I just need a bit more money. I'm sure I can win back what I've lost. I was almost up to ten million just now! I should have stopped then," Zachary lamented, clutching his head. But life offers no foresight, and human desires only swell over time. Winning one round only makes you crave victory in the next, and regardless of the outcome, the thrill of winning is intoxicating in itself.

He was still trapped in that state of mind.

"But Zack, we're out of money."

"Isn't that Mr. Montgomery?" A new face appeared beside Zachary. Perhaps they had met in some nightclub before, but Zachary had forgotten who it was. "You are..."

"Mr. Montgomery, you really forget your acquaintances easily. We've drunk together before. Everyone calls me Eugene."

Although Zachary had no recollection of the name, he feigned recognition. "Yes, yes, now I remember, you're Eugene, right?"

"Mr. Montgomery, how's your luck tonight?" Eugene began making small talk.

"It's been okay, just that it's my first time here and I have no experience. I lost everything in a single game," Zachary sighed.

"Out of cash? I've got some. Just say the word, and I'll help you out," Eugene said as he handed Zachary a stack of chips worth at least a million dollars.

In the casino, money seemed inconsequential, transformed into mere chips that felt trivial.

decent of you. I'll pay you back with interest once I've won," Zachary, who was anxious about recovering his

formalities between us. Good luck," Eugene

session, losing

let's go back," Edie urged, but Zachary, his eyes red from loss, was not ready

"Eugene, I've lost all my money again. Do you have more to

million I just gave you was a small gift. But you must understand, I need to make a living too. If I lend you more money, I'll have to charge

Zachary thought to himself that he would stop immediately if

to the desperation of gamblers like Zachary, knew well

signed a promissory note, joyously taking a large stack

was dejected. The

found himself steeped in high-interest debts after losing tens of millions in one night, now burdened with a colossal debt. He hadn't expected Eugene, who had initially treated him like a brother with warmth and smiles, to suddenly turn

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ringing in his ears, "Mr. Montgomery, if you can't pay back

should I do?" he

you wouldn't listen. Look at you now. What are we going to do? Today, you still owe Irene

to offend either Irene or Eugene. His only option was

She woke earlier than usual while Julian was still deep in sleep, curled up in his arms, careful not to make

that it was almost criminal for a man to have such eyelashes! Usually, his lips

his otherwise cold demeanor, and a slight smile formed on Aurora's lips as well. Seeing his handsome face, she once again marveled at the beauty

didn't want to disturb him, but

and met Aurora's smile, "This time I woke

a good morning kiss on his