Chapter 20 If You Can't Accept Losing, Don't Play

The more excited Vivian got, the more mixed my feelings became. I didn't want Arthur to lose it, but I also hoped Ethan would win since I bet all my savings on this table.

Casinos were like battlefields; there were winners and losers. I suddenly realized coming here was a mistake.

I hadn't even flipped my cards when Arthur lost it. He slapped his cards down, and the crowd gasped, "Nine, what luck."

"Shit," Bella muttered. She knew her chances were slim and leaned back, waiting for the game to end.

"Why's he so damn lucky?" Oliver grumbled.

I didn't have the guts to turn over my cards.

"Flip them," Ethan said calmly, patting my shoulder.

I turned over the first card and wanted to cry. Even though I didn't play much, I knew 3 was the lowest.

"Keep going," Ethan said, still calm.

The second card was another 3, and I felt even worse.

up and flip them. Why are you stalling?" Vivian urged impatiently. "Flip it," Ethan said with a

and turned over the

already standing, grabbing the cards from my hand

laughing, shouting, jumping, and slapping the table, more excited than the

three 3s also made nine, but it was higher than other nines, making it the

and smiled at me. "Emmy, I don't mind

all her luck for the last hand. I just lost a million dollars to you." 'A million

over the back

Arthur. He was pale. Vivian couldn't accept it, grabbing my cards to check them again and

maybe we can sleep together to settle

around us burst into

around me but spoke to Bella, "Since you're Emily's friend, let's forget it. Just treat us to a meal another

letting go

curiosity about Ethan grew. 'Who exactly is

wouldn't

voice rang out. "Mr. Miller, will you transfer the money or use a card?

staff members in black suits approached Arthur, bowing respectfully. "Sir,

picked up

I knew he didn't have a million dollars on that

be proud; she must have known

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