Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

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.

with interest once I've won," Zachary, who was anxious

formalities between us.

into another gambling session, losing everything within

let's go back," Edie urged, but Zachary, his eyes red from loss, was

all my money again. Do you

lend you money. The million I just gave you was a small gift. But you must understand, I

back once I've won," Zachary thought to himself that he would stop immediately if he

you want to borrow?" Eugene, accustomed to the desperation of gamblers like Zachary, knew well that the assurance of repayment

promissory note, joyously taking a large stack of chips back to the

his figure was dejected. The brisk morning air hit him,

after losing tens of millions in one night, now burdened with a colossal debt. He hadn't expected Eugene, who had

for uninterrupted enjoyment. The next chapter is just

"Mr. Montgomery, if you

what should I do?"

you now. What are we going to do? Today, you still owe Irene over ten

situation having escalated, he couldn't afford to offend either Irene or Eugene. His only option was to shamelessly

than usual while Julian was still deep in sleep, curled up in his arms, careful

for a man to have such eyelashes! Usually, his lips

she once again marveled at the beauty of life, thankful that the person she had met that night three years ago

disturb him, but Julian's phone on the nightstand vibrated

and met Aurora's smile, "This time I woke up earlier than you. Good

good morning kiss