“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

both exceed 21, it results in

likelihood of winning is

My apologies.

“How uneventful,” Hannah sighed.

from reaching 21, there’s always a risk

will be

both players bust, the one with the

What’s your opinion?”

add excitement to the game, as it would decrease the

man considered

would

he wondered if she had

his mask, his mood

something wrong?” Hannah

“Scared?”

responded, his tone low and menacing from behind

“Proceed with another card.

simultaneously revealed

bringing her total

the man with the rabbit mask drew a 12, causing him to exceed 21

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