Chapter 273

The poker table overflowed with chips, each gleaming under the lights. The crowd held their breath as the stakes reached an astronomical sum.

Finn Deross leaned close to Vivian Laurent's ear. "Master, who do you think will win?"

Vivian's gaze remained fixed on the table. "Wait and see."

Most bets were placed on the man calling himself Winner. Beads of sweat glistened on Mr. Golden's forehead under the harsh lighting.

The casino king deliberated over every card, while his opponent played with lightning speed.

Vivian's frown deepened. The unnatural pace suggested he could see his opponent's hand. More suspiciously, he kept shielding his own cards.

"Showdown!"

The dealer's announcement sealed Mr. Golden's defeat again.

The impostor Winner chuckled while stacking his chips. "Better luck next time, Mr. Golden. Though by now, you should be used to losing to me."

The taunt turned the casino king's face ashen.

"Winner! Don't push your luck!"

"Push my luck?" The impostor laughed. "Then prove me wrong. Or step aside—tonight's victory belongs to me!"

"Again!" Mr. Golden slammed the table.

The next round ended identically. The impostor's chip pile towered like a miniature mountain.

Finn gasped. "His prediction skills are terrifying. It's like he can see the future!"

Cheers erupted as bettors calculated their winnings.

Vivian suddenly gripped Finn's shoulder. "He's cheating."

"What?" Finn's eyes widened. "Impossible. Not with everyone watching..."

The cruise's gambling rule was absolute—cheaters would be thrown overboard.

Vivian's gaze sharpened. "That impostor."

"Impostor?" Finn was baffled. Mr. Golden's identity was undeniable. Who else could defeat the casino king repeatedly but the legendary gambler Winner?

Behind her mask, Vivian smirked. She'd already deciphered his trick.