Chapter 2178

Stella grinned, took a sip from her thermos, and remarked, "This is the last time. Keegan's got big dreams, and I won't let Dahlia mess them up."

After passing through Blake's hands, ten million came up two million short.

There was only one explanation: this guy was still hitting the tables.

Stella's hunch was spot-on; Blake had indeed returned to his old gambling habits.

Blake was already a regular at the casino, despite being banned before. But in this world, rules and boundaries hardly mattered. If you had the cash, doors swung wide open.

Getting into an underground casino wasn't easy; usually, you needed an introduction from someone in the know and had to go through a few hoops blindfolded. But with Vermont leading the way, Stella, a newcomer, got in without a hitch.

Vermont was bold, ambitious, and loved a good gamble. In his younger days, he rubbed shoulders with all kinds of people and was introduced to the world of gambling by his pals.

couldn't even cover daily

Keegan caught wind of it. Keegan, who had

this day, Vermont could still feel the tremble in his hand after Keegan's

his grandfather died enraged by Blake's addiction. He feared meeting the same fate. Once gripped by gambling, no amount of wealth could satisfy. He'd seen too many lives destroyed

he wouldn't fall into the same trap. Back then, he didn't realize his apparent control over the winnings was just a facade. But his arrogance and disdain when boasting about

of such places, only occasionally visiting with clients for leisure. He had connections and knew how

he was bringing a friend to teach someone a lesson, permission

blindfold came off, the bright

a mask and whispered, "Put this on. No one shows their true face here, and no electronics allowed. They'll give you a bag later to seal

nodded and

his breath, "If Keegan finds out I brought you

"We won't breathe a word.

stern look. "Then you better keep quiet

to come by. Don't be surprised if

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