The tension in the room dissipated as the others realized he was true to his word.

Hannah turned slightly.

“Could someone attend to his wound and escort him out?”

At that moment, the staff member interjected, “The game has officially commenced.

No one is permitted to leave the hall until it concludes.

“Is that the case?” Hannah replied smoothly.

“Since you’re permitted to leave, could you fetch some bandages and medicine for us?”

Her unforeseen request momentarily bewildered the staff member.

He cast a glance at the man, seeking direction.

“Boss…”

“Accede to the guest’s request,” the man instructed.

The staff member obediently left the room.

drummed her fingers

“Let’s proceed.

a designated dealer, you wouldn’t mind

man didn’t

reason, he sensed she was guiding

to deal yourself,

audience members aren’t permitted

Hannah shook her head.

no such

The man nodded.

wish

to Atticus, who sat quietly

“I choose him.

attempting to blend into the background, appeared on the verge of

and his trembling finger

“Me? Really?”

man also turned

as if he were being scrutinized by

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