The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1087:

“How exactly do you want to settle this bet?” she asked.

Jax’s smile widened slightly. “Naturally, we’ll wager on jade stones.” Betting on jade was the ultimate test of skill and nerve. It was as unpredictable as it was thrilling. Everything depended on the gambler’s knowledge and instinct—one wrong move, and a worthless rock could cost a fortune. Only those with real experience dared to play this game. After all, gambling on stones was a dangerous business. Not everyone had the stomach to risk everything and walk away empty-handed.

“Your fiancée seems to be in a bit of a tight spot,” Herbert remarked, ever the troublemaker. He arched an eyebrow, amusement dancing in his eyes. “That old fox Jax has no shame, chasing after a young woman at his age.”

Nate met his gaze, his face unreadable. “Do you think she’ll lose?”

Herbert smirked. “Do you think she’ll win?”

reckoned with. Jax wasn’t just rich—he built his wealth. The Foster family had made a fortune in antiques before moving into jade. They controlled some of the most valuable jade mines, and that was no accident. Jax had an

Corrine’s earlier success with the Rosy Dawn Crystal

of Herbert’s aides approached and said respectfully, “Sir, the

the ash off his cigarette before stubbing it out. He

gaze. “The odds are ten to one against Miss Holland. Jax is at two to one.” The message was clear—almost everyone

He smirked and turned to Nate. “Why don’t

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up to be a very profitable night. His eyes gleamed as he

his urgency—he wasn’t about to

was set up right in front of Corrine. She remained unfazed,