He slapped down another three bucks worth of chips, and Gabriel across the table matched it with a casual flick of his wrist.

Timothy snorted silently, convinced Gabriel was deliberately butting heads with him.

Completely unaware of Gabriel’s true identity, Timothy racked his brain but couldn’t recall any prominent Carnes family in J City. He figured Gabriel was just puffing up his chest, trying to impress Sylvia.

With that thought, he brazenly pushed five more chips into the center. He thought, “Think you can outspend me? That’s like bringing a knife to a gunfight!”

Sure enough, Gabriel kept pace without batting an eye.

The pot in the middle was nearly overflowing.

Evelyn did a quick tally and estimated the pile was worth tens of thousands. Her heart raced, and she couldn’t help but tug at Timothy’s sleeve. “Let it go, don’t keep raising.”

But Timothy wasn’t about to show weakness in front of a lady. Just as he was about to up the ante again, Gabriel’s calm voice cut through, “Let’s reveal our cards.”

A smirk of disdain crept onto Timothy’s face. He knew it—Gabriel couldn’t take the heat.

He thought, “Bring it on, keep betting with me!”

Internally mocking, Timothy put on a magnanimous front. “If you can’t handle it, let’s show our hands.”

cast a nonchalant glance at Timothy before turning to Carson. “Is this really

was embarrassed. “He’s my cousin’s boyfriend. Came to ask you for a favor, and I’m just

eyes were cool, and he

a touch of mockery. “Mr. Anderson, no wonder

challenged Gabriel with a look. “Then what about

“Didn’t lose this time, did

Everyone

cards last round, and now the biggest—it

still chose to reveal? Anyone

with embarrassment and then paled; he forced an awkward laugh. “Gabriel, you are generous. No worries, whatever Evelyn

she glanced at

line, even if asked,

having fun here. After this, everyone can take

win’s a win. Take it for now, and we’ll settle up at the

a warm smile.

and Gabriel’s phone rang. He excused himself to the balcony to take

headed to the restroom, leaving the table for a bit as

her face and leaning on the sink for a moment, Sylvia started to leave the restroom

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