Chapter 278

Ethan Roscente's lips curved slightly. "No need to say more. Let's wait and see."

"But what if Master loses?" Finn Deross asked anxiously.

Ethan's gaze remained steady. "She won't."

"Why are you so certain?" Finn frowned.

Ethan's eyes locked onto the slender figure at the poker table. That delicate frame held astonishing power.

He believed in Vivian Laurent. Her ability to detect cheating proved she was an expert at this game.

Her absolute certainty about the impostor meant only one thing—she was the real Winner.

Because she was the genuine article, she could instantly spot any fraud.

The rules were simple. First player to discard all seventeen cards won. Seemingly luck-based, yet full of hidden complexities.

The dealer began distributing cards. The match commenced.

Vivian sat with her back to the crowd. She didn't even glance at her own hand, playing purely by instinct.

She casually drew a card and flicked it onto the table.

Her opponent sneered. What could a woman possibly do against him?

He slammed down an eight-card plane combination, leaving only nine in his hand.

Every card meant life or death.

When Vivian's turn came, she simply shook her head.

The man smirked triumphantly. He'd already stacked the deck to ensure Vivian had no playable cards.

Another straight left him with just four cards remaining.

"It's over," spectators whispered. "The Gambling King still has his royal flush. This girl can't even make a single move."

"So reckless to challenge in this arena."

"Does she even know how to play? Leaving everything to chance?"

Everyone assumed Vivian's defeat was inevitable.

The casino staff announced at the perfect moment: "Place your bets! Final call!"