Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 19 The Outcome is Still Uncertain

I didn't think Arthur would lose it just because Bella pushed his buttons. Bella shot me a look like she wanted a pat on the back, but I wasn't impressed.

I had a gut feeling this was serious business, not something regular folks could handle.

Arthur grew up in the sticks and worked his butt off to get out of poverty, so I got his drive.

But now, with a better life, I didn't expect him to blow his hard-earned cash on a mistress.

Even though I knew Arthur was a two-faced jerk, I still didn't want him to waste his money. He didn't just find it lying around. He was an only child, and his parents were still struggling. The Miller Family couldn't afford to lose. "Arthur, can you handle the cost of losing?" I asked. Ethan stopped shuffling the cards but stayed quiet.

I meant well, but my words pushed Arthur over the edge.

Arthur walked over, pulled out a chair, sat down, and tossed a bank card on the table with a sneer. "Emily, not only am I playing today, but I'm also going to win big."

I took a deep breath and held back from advising him. I didn't expect him to be this immature.

"Emily, don't go soft," Ethan whispered in my ear, his arm around my shoulder.

felt a pang of sadness and slumped a bit. Even Ethan saw I meant well, but Arthur thought I was provoking him. This marriage was a

Oliver

I thought Ethan would join in, but he just

Anyone watching would think it was a movie scene of couples getting back at each other. I didn't know the game rules; I just saw

He held Vivian proudly and gave me a

didn't care about winning or losing, losing too much made me feel

teased,

not be lucky today. How about someone else takes over?" I said,

my shoulder, keeping me seated, his lazy smile in place. "It's fine, just

confidence, so I

couldn't stay composed either. Compared to her smugness, I must've looked pretty defeated. "Emmy, show your cards. Your boyfriend can afford to lose," Bella said, clearly trying to provoke

busy feeling proud

streak continued, and I was scared

so close that my lips brushed his cheek. The unexpected touch made me blush. Ethan looked a bit surprised, then smiled mischievously. "Don't blush. If you want

enough for everyone to

He grabbed Vivian's