Guests began streaming into the gambling hall. The manager tossed a headset to Debra, gesturing for her to put it on.

She fumbled with the device until she managed to settle it over her ears. She had never stepped foot in a place like this before, not to mention knowing anything about gambling. Fortunately, Drake had cut her some slack by assigning her to the simplest of games-betting on dice rolls.

As Debra struggled to figure out the ins and outs of the game, a middle-aged man reeking of stale alcohol swaggered into the room. Leering at her, he slurred, "Ava, you look stunning today. Your waist is slimmer." The manager put on an obsequious smile. "Ava's not working tonight. This is our new dealer."

"A new dealer? Wonderful!" said the man, reaching out for Debra's wrist.

She instinctively pulled away. The manager shot her a warning glare, and she quickly adjusted her demeanor, flashing a seductive smile. "Oh, I see you're a regular who enjoys Ava's company. Should I call her to replace me?"

Her voice was a perfect blend of coyness and allure, and the man's lecherous grin widened. "Nah, Ava's got nothing on you. I like you just fine."

Debra nearly gagged at his gross response but maintained her composure. "Well then, how about this round? Are you betting big or small?"

baby," he cheered,

her earpiece. "First round.

with it.

lucky streak tonight. How about we raise the stakes to ten thousand?" Debra

doubled down on his bet. To Debra's surprise, the next roll also turned up small.

The manager leaned into his radio,

no

and the man kept betting on small and winning every time. His bets grew larger, and now he

Debra out of there,"

thousand dollars, Drake descended the stairs. Before he could reach the table, Debra yelped, "Oh no, you lost

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