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.

saw I meant well, but Arthur thought I was provoking him. This marriage was

Oliver shouted,

but he just sat next to me, watching, his arm around my shoulder, his breath

and I was with Ethan. 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 my

big. He held Vivian proudly and gave me a smug smile. I cursed

much made me feel guilty. I still owed him a favor from last time, and favors are the hardest

teased, making it hard for me

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

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

no confidence, so I didn't get where

must've looked

too busy feeling proud and chasing money

I was scared of

unexpected touch made me blush. Ethan looked a bit surprised, then smiled mischievously. "Don't blush. If you want to kiss, just kiss.

to hear,

faded. He grabbed