In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter S1 Showdown Between Tricksters

The onlookers were shocked.

Richard was a legend in the gambling world of Pamore. He had kept a low profile for the past few years, but he was an absolute threat compared to half–assed Charles.

However, forcing a young person like this was inappropriate for an old man of his standing.

Grace shrugged carelessly. “What if you lose?”

Richard was clearly here to antagonize her.

Hmph!

Was he joking? Admit that she was the third party in that relationship?

He was crazy.

“I will not lose!” Richard declared loudly. “Just tell me whether or not you agree to this bet!”

He was being an unreasonable bully using his power and authority, but no one dared speak up.

“If you lose, then make Yvonne kneel down in front of me to admit her wrongdoings, and make her slap herself in the face for getting involved in my marriage!”

Grace’s gaze fell on the diamond ring that Richard wore on his thumb. “And … I want you to give me that diamond ring of yours as an apology!”

Everyone’s hearts were in their throats.

was

its value was hard to estimate. It was one of

treasured possessions.

glanced at Grace in

want me to take off all my clothes and be humiliated, so it stands to reason that you need to raise the stakes,”

ring on his finger furiously, biting down on his anger. He couldn’t believe that

fluctuating due to the rumors, his

Zoey asked Grace a

nothing. Watch me.”

+15 BONUS

would win. This woman was just lucky to

that he would win this

round to decide the winner, no

few times, then set it down with a

Four sixes!

his first attempt. Everyone let out sighs of admiration and turned to

was already the highest score

What would she do?

and then set it down carelessly. She

nonsense is this? I’ve never seen a higher score

box, and before anyone could see clearly, she walked over to Richard and held out her slender hand. “Give me your thumb

leaned forward to

Five sixes!

there

only

“You cheated!”