The Invincible Mercenary King (Haylan Jaber)

Chapter 443

The air grew tense as Buckminster’s words hung in the air. A collective shiver ran through the crowd, their expressions turning grim and uneasy.

Engaged in a game, were we?

This was a deadly game!

In this critical moment, the truth became crystal clear to everyone. Buckminster was anything but the amiable and kind-hearted persona he portrayed. He was a cunning predator, wearing a crooked smile that concealed his true nature. His every word was deceit, leaving no room for trust. Only a fool would be swayed by his empty promises.

Buckminster’s eyes scanned the room, a sly grin spreading across his face. “I reckon it’s time for a little game. Who’s got the nerve to join me in a round of Blackjack?”

With those words, he strode confidently toward a gambling table, sitting and preparing himself for the challenge ahead. Fletcher stepped forward, standing behind Buckminster with an exhilarated expression.

A tense silence settled over the room as everyone exchanged wary glances, their faces marked with fear and uncertainty. No one dared to step forward, unwilling to take on the ominous task before them.

“Hey, what’s the deal with you all? We were having a blast a moment ago, and now none of you have the guts to play. You think you’re too good for Mr. Payne?” Fletcher snapped in anger.

A hush fell over the crowd, their silence growing even more profound.

Nobody dared to be the first to take a stand in such a critical moment.

Being wealthy individuals, they cherished their lives significantly.

Buckminster and Fletcher emitted an air of brutality and sheer terror, making it clear that engaging in any game with them would risk their lives and potentially leave them with half a soul to lose.

“Seems like none of you have the guts to step up, huh? Well, that suits me just fine. I’ve got a little list right here, and we’ll be playing by the game’s rules.”

“You see, out here in the vast expanse of the open sea, your regular security team and mercenary group won’t come to your rescue anytime soon.”

“We’ve got all the time in the world to have ourselves a little fun”

With a grin spreading across his face. Buckminster produced a list and studied it intently.

The assembled crowd’s countenances darkened, their hearts plunging into the abyss.

presence of a list meant there would be

a cunning smile curling at the corners of his mouth. “Well, well, well, this name is interesting. Same surname

right up.

everyone in the casino. “We don’t just have a list, folks. We’ve got pictures too. Mr. Tucker, there’s no

with an extraordinary clarity that pierced through the air, reaching the ears of every individual in the room.

a pair of gold-rimmed spectacles, his fair skin and elegant attire added to his distinguished appearance, exuding an energy that conveyed his elevated status among the

sixty, his countenance boasted a rosy hue, his hair a lustrous black, all thanks to the

eyes flickered with dread and apprehension at that precise moment, his body quivering involuntarily as fear took hold of

Well, why don’t you mosey on over

filled with terror, his legs engaged in a futile battle, leaving him completely paralyzed and unable to make a single move.

“Utterly worthless!”

prey. Swiftly, he marched toward the gambling table where Buckminster sat,

letters in our names. That tells me we must have been kinfolk five hundred years

produced an adult game, placed it on the table, and pushed it toward Emmett. “Seeing as we’re all part of the same family, how about you take the dealer’s chair for a Blackjack

and deal the

have ourselves a straight talk. You name the price, and I’ll hand it over to you without

may be family, but rules bind us. It wouldn’t be right to take your money, for that would make us no better than

this matter on the gambling table, where the fate of

BANG!

hand slammed onto the gambling table, his voice commanding as he rebuked, “Enough with the idle chatter! If Mr. Payne wishes to engage with you, consider it a mark of respect. Now, deal the cards promptly, or

“Quit wasting time!”

voice boomed like rolling thunder, shaking Emmett to the core and making his whole body

to shuffle and deal the cards,

seniority, I’ll address you as Mr. Tucker. We had an understanding, didn’t we? If you happen to lose, your

out on top, will you honor your word and set me free? Emmett

always keep my promises,” Buckminster nodded

grin spread across Emmett’s

offered him a lifeline, a sliver of hope amidst the uncertainty.

than a mountain. His hand trembled uncontrollably, filled with fear and anticipation, while his heart pounded like

a winning

teeth as he reached for the deck of cards and glanced at

disbelief. A wide grin spread across his face as he burst into raucous laughter, triumphantly flipping the two cards open and slamming them onto the table. “Haha! I won! I’ve won!”