Her Hidden Crowns (Suzanne and Austin)

Chapter 254

Henry gritted his teeth, hesitation flickering in his eyes.

Ambrose smirked and continued his taunts. "Old man, if you're broke, why are you even at a casino? And you think you have the right to see my hand? If you're out of money, I might as well show you out of pity."

His grip on his cards tightened, but for a brief moment, a flicker of unease flashed across his eyes.

Henry caught it immediately. A surge of excitement shot through him. So, the brat didn't have a strong hand, after all!

With a triumphant wave of his hand, Henry roared, "Show me!" and slammed another ten million dollars into the pot.

Ambrose's momentary panic vanished in an instant. Smiling, he stood up and casually laid his cards on the table.

Straight flush-spades.

Henry's eyes widened in utter disbelief. "No, this is a trick!"

He was sure the spades were in his hand!

Ambrose raised his hands, his grin wide and mocking. "Come on, old man. Don't be a sore loser. Why don't you check your own cards?"

No, something wasn't right.

rush-only to find one of his supposed spades had

How could this be?

collapsed back into his chair as he stared at the

he misread them? That was

snapped toward Cecilia, but she remained poised, standing calmly with

the only one who

at her, his voice shaking with fury. "You wretched woman! You dare to set

guards swiftly surrounded

ever. "Mr. Yates, our casino operates with

his voice smooth. "Mr. Yates, we're

any argument Henry might

had immense backing. Henry knew he couldn't afford to make an

swam,

don't come out here acting tough. This place is out of your league." With that, he

as the door swung open, Henry caught sight of Frankie lounging outside with a cigar in his

instantly. Could it be Frankie