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?”

confidence, his eyes

had the upper hand and would emerge victorious in this

him, the woman

“Alright, then.

a low, raspy tone, he sneered, “You’re so eager to

But don’t expect mercy.

dealt the cards again, but his confidence faltered as the staff returned and watched him with

began to shake,

2, while the masked man got

between Hannah’s 2 and the masked man’s 13 made him hesitant to take another card,

card, revealing a

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

as everyone held their breath,

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

advantage over Hannah’s uncertain hand, the odds favoring him

is favoring

and ominous, his smile seeming to mock them as he spoke, sending

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