Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

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.

my expression and smirked. "Emily, hurry up and flip them. Why are you stalling?" Vivian urged impatiently.

breath and turned over the third card. Ethan laughed

grabbing the cards from my hand and slamming them on the

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

was another 3. Later, Ethan told me that three 3s also made nine, but

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

dropped, and his cigarette fell out. After a moment, he laughed and cursed, "Damn, Ethan, your girlfriend is amazing. She saved all her luck for the last hand. I just lost a million dollars to you." 'A million dollars?'

already sat down, casually draping an arm over the back

I looked at Arthur. He was pale. Vivian couldn't accept it, grabbing my cards

money. Can I write an IOU? Or maybe we can sleep together to settle the debt?" Bella said that

us burst into

arm around me but spoke to Bella, "Since

so generous, letting go of a million dollars for

Ethan grew. 'Who exactly is

knew he wouldn't let

"Mr. Miller, will you transfer the money or use

black suits approached Arthur, bowing respectfully. "Sir, please come with

face turned bright red as he reluctantly picked up

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

no longer be proud; she must have known Arthur's