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.

you wouldn’t mind if I selected someone to deal for us,

time, the man didn’t

he sensed

you prefer to deal

members aren’t permitted

Hannah shook her head.

no

The man nodded.

wish

said, pointing to Atticus, who sat quietly behind

“I choose him.

blend into the background, appeared on the

in shock, and his

“Me? Really?”

also turned to gaze at

if he were being scrutinized by

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