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.

saw my expression and smirked. "Emily, hurry up and flip them. Why are you stalling?" Vivian urged impatiently. "Flip it," Ethan said with a

breath and turned over the

him, he was already standing, grabbing the cards from my hand and slamming them on

shouting, jumping, and slapping the table,

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

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

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?' I was so shocked I couldn't close

an arm over the back of my

I looked at Arthur. He was pale. Vivian couldn't accept it, grabbing my cards to check them again and again, finally sitting back down as if she

money. Can I write an IOU? Or maybe we can sleep

guys around us burst

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

so generous, letting go

grew.

he wouldn't

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

black suits approached Arthur, bowing respectfully.

turned bright red as he reluctantly picked up the card he had slammed on

finances, I knew he didn't have a

be proud; she must