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.

cards over in a rush-only to find

How could this be?

out, and he collapsed back into his

them? That was

Cecilia, but she remained poised,

was the only one who

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

surrounded him, cutting off any chance of

Yates, our casino operates with absolute integrity. Please don't tarnish our reputation with baseless

smooth. "Mr. Yates,

single word—"protocol"—shut down any argument Henry might have had, leaving him with no way

knew he couldn't afford

swam, dizziness creeping

chip from the table and sneered, "Old man, if you can't afford to play, don't come out here acting tough. This place is out of your league." With that, he turned and strode

open, Henry caught sight of Frankie lounging outside with a cigar

expression shifted instantly. Could it be Frankie