He exuded tranquility, his face a picture of composure as he engaged in a calculated game of negotiation with the man.

The masked man’s gaze narrowed, his mind weighing the offer.

After a brief pause, he responded, “Tempting, but I need more.

He demanded a ridiculously high price, trying to take advantage of their desperation and make them give up.

In unison, Lydia and Brayden declared, “We offer the Phillips and Davies families’ wealth as collateral, willing to risk everything for one final gamble with you.

Having previously remained on the sidelines, they now entered the fray, as the stakes escalated and the game grew increasingly perilous.

With a confident gesture, Hannah raised her hand and knocked on the table.

“Are our four families insufficient?”

masked man exuded confidence, his eyes gleaming with a sense

had the upper hand and would emerge victorious in this

woman was just another

“Alright, then.

he sneered, “You’re so eager to gamble? Fine, I’ll grant

But don’t expect mercy.

confidence faltered as the

hand began to shake, revealing

the masked man

between Hannah’s 2 and the masked man’s 13 made him hesitant to take another card, so he chose to stand, opting

revealing a 14 as

16, she was now at risk of

anticipation as everyone held their breath, eager to

a 7 as his final card, making a total of 2@-a strong hand, just

strong advantage over Hannah’s uncertain hand, the odds

is favoring

masked man’s voice was low and ominous, his smile seeming to mock them as he spoke, sending a shiver down the spines of all who

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