Chapter 1302:

Just moments ago, Daniela’s effortless handling of the dice had struck him as oddly familiar. He had spent years studying Shim’s techniques, attempting to mirror them. Could it truly be her?

Damon’s face morphed from fiery anger to deep confusion, finally settling into complete bewilderment. In that moment, a wave of helplessness crashed over him.

He stared at Daniela, lips quivering, as though the truth had stolen his voice. At last, barely above a whisper, he asked, “Are you really Shim?”

Carol, intrigued by Damon’s sudden shift in tone, stepped in to speak for Daniela.

“Obviously. The biggest and most secretive underground casino on earth? She owns it. Still don’t buy it? Call Loser—the gambling expert. You’re obsessed with this world, right? I’m sure you’ve got his number saved.”

Damon’s fingers trembled as he dialed.

As he hung up, he stood frozen, his face a mask of shock and disbelief. A swirl of conflicting emotions flooded him. “You really are…”

Daniela was Shim—the very legend etched into the history of high-stakes gambling.

had been the north star of his

realized with a jolt—he’d

the hammer, paused awkwardly.

a daze, his eyes settling on the tiny dice lying beneath the raised hammer. He slowly shook his head, defeat heavy in his voice. “No

over the moment they saw Damon falter. Nikolas blurted out, “Damon, what are

in, “Yeah, why give up now? We haven’t even

imagination soar with

nodded frantically. “Damon, this isn’t over. How can you give up so

a daze, “It’s over. I’ve already lost. She’s Shim. How

smooth things over, forced a grin and clapped

chill. Let’s wrap

clenched his jaw, refusing to let it end this

was distracted, he darted

the movement too late—there was no stopping him now. A sharp “crack” echoed through the room

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