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?”

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

earlier success with the

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

his cigarette before stubbing it out.

sneaking a glance at Nate before lowering his gaze. “The odds are ten to one against Miss Holland. Jax is at two to one.” The message was clear—almost everyone

Nate. “Why don’t we join in

𝗦𝗘𝗘 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝒈𝓐𝗅𝓃𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝓈.𝓬𝓪𝓶

betting on Corrine,”

This was shaping up to be a very profitable night. His eyes gleamed as he quickly turned to his aide. “Hurry, place

betrayed his urgency—he wasn’t about

set up right in front of Corrine. She