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

hand and would

him, the woman was

“Alright, then.

a low, raspy tone, he sneered, “You’re so eager to gamble? Fine, I’ll grant you one

But don’t expect mercy.

but his confidence faltered as the staff

to

while the masked

him hesitant to take another card, so he chose to stand, opting for a

another card, revealing a 14 as her second

of 16, she was now at risk of busting if she drew another card,

with anticipation as everyone held their breath,

a 7 as his final card, making a total of

advantage over Hannah’s uncertain hand, the odds favoring

seems luck is favoring me

mock them as he

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