“Fine,” the man replied, his tone even more somber, clearly displeased.

As his mood soured, Hannah’s spirits soared.

She motioned to Atticus.

“Come, deal the cards.

Atticus, experienced in gambling but inexperienced in dealing, approached the table anxiously.

Hannah observed his trembling fingers as he shuffled the deck.

The masked man’s first card was a 10, whereas Hannah’s initial card was 15.

With her high starting card, there was a significant risk of her exceeding 21.

Atticus, sweating nervously, dealt the next round of cards face-down.

Eyeing her card of 15, Hannah addressed the man.

“My risk of busting is considerable.

I propose increasing the stakes with an additional card.

Will you agree?”

The man remained unfazed.

no need for

we both exceed 21,

likelihood of

My apologies.

“How uneventful,” Hannah sighed.

21, there’s always a risk

will be

If both players bust, the one with the higher bust total

What’s your opinion?”

it would decrease the number of draws and increase

man considered

rule would heighten her

if she had a hidden agenda behind proposing this

behind his mask, his mood growing darker as he contemplated

wrong?” Hannah

“Scared?”

I agree,” he responded, his tone low and menacing from

“Proceed with another card.

simultaneously revealed

5, bringing her

drew a 12, causing him to exceed

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