Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1153

"Hey there, look who finally decided to join us!" came a playful voice from downstairs.

Four people were huddled around a poker table, deeply engrossed in their game. Sophie had just managed to pull Timothy into the fray. Upon seeing Colby come down the stairs, Adler threw down a card, grinning, "What were you two big shots talking about that's so hush-hush? Not even Sophie gets to know?"

"Private business," Colby replied, descending the last few steps. He noticed the trio exchanging sneaky signals under the table, clearly planning to gang up on Timothy. He looked away, pretending to be oblivious.

Sophie caught Colby's eye and gave him a subtle nod. Colby moved behind Timothy, took a quick peek at his hand, then signaled back to Sophie.

"Queen of Hearts," Timothy said, discarding his card.

"Gotcha!" Sophie declared, spreading her cards out with a triumphant smile.

Timothy stared at the table, bewildered. Who bets everything on a Queen of Hearts?

chuckled, "Ah, young man, you're still too green. Ms. Sophie just

a crisp bill to Sophie. The stakes were high, and in just a

lately-gracing financial magazine covers, giving

of Burke International? Tomorrow,

*Snap*

yet again. "Sorry, little brother, you've been

Betting on the East Wind? Sophie's strategy was

bill to Sophie, Timothy stood up. "Ms. Sophie, I'm going to clean up," he said, walking away from the

her head, "Calling it quits already? It's just a few thousand dollars! Kids

at their haul, while Sophie exchanged

moving," Sophie said, standing up. Adler and Jenna quickly followed