Chapter 259

The necklace shimmered under the lights as Vivian Laurent's fingertips grazed the cool metal.

"Decent taste," she remarked casually.

Finn Deross leaned closer. "Master, I really want this necklace."

He lowered his voice. "Rumor has it even the legendary gambler Winner will show up at this event."

Vivian arched an eyebrow. "Oh?"

Since when was she attending some gambling match?

Finn pressed on. "How about we wait for someone else to win it, then you can discreetly—"

"Enough." Vivian cut him off. "When Vivian Laurent takes something, she does it openly."

"So you mean..."

"Winning it fair and square, of course." A glint flashed in her eyes.

Finn sucked in a breath. "You're going to play yourself?"

Those casino veterans were all masters of deception. Wouldn't they just be throwing money away?

"Relax." Vivian smirked. "I could use some extra cash lately."

Finn opened his mouth but thought better of speaking.

Was his master truly capable or just...

"Forced plunder leaves a bitter taste." Vivian lectured. "If you want something, make them yield willingly."

Finn muttered under his breath. "But what if—"

"No what-ifs." Vivian's tone brooked no argument. "What Vivian Laurent wants, no one can take."

The computer screen suddenly flickered.

"Master!" Finn exclaimed. "The Dark Web contract's been accepted!"

They both stared at the "Accepted" notification, their expressions unreadable.