Chapter 279
"Is there even a choice? Winner will obviously win!" someone shouted. "That woman only has five million in chips. That's not even pocket change. But hey, easy money—I'm betting on Winner!"
The gambling table presented a stark contrast. The imposter Winner's side was piled high with chips, while Vivian Laurent's side stood nearly empty.
Finn Deross rubbed his hands anxiously. He wanted to support his mentor, but his pockets were emptier than his face. Those five million chips were his entire fortune.
Clack! A stack of chips suddenly landed in front of Vivian.
Ethan Roscente stood with one hand in his pocket, his voice icy. "I'm betting on her."
The crowd erupted. A full hundred million in chips glittered under the lights.
"Is this guy insane?" "Who cares? Quick, bet on Winner! We can split that hundred million!" The crowd surged like a tide, chips flooding toward the imposter's side.
Vivian glanced at Ethan through her mask. This man had tried to stop her earlier, and now he was causing trouble. Throwing down a hundred million like it was nothing—what was his game?
The contrast grew more extreme. The imposter's side now resembled a small mountain with over a billion in chips. Vivian's side held only Ethan's lonely stack.
The game continued. The imposter had just played a straight. Now it was Vivian's turn.
She calmly arranged her cards, a faint smile hidden beneath her mask. The hand was perfect—no need for any tricks.
"Four twos." Vivian slammed down the bombs.
Beads of sweat formed on the imposter's forehead. He only held three cards left: the joker bomb and a single card. If he used the jokers now, he'd be at a disadvantage.
He stole a glance at Vivian, searching for any tells. But the mask revealed nothing except those terrifyingly calm eyes.
"Joker bomb!" The imposter threw down his trump cards through gritted teeth.
Vivian spread her hands, signaling she couldn't top it. The imposter followed with a King, leaving just one final card in his hand.
The room held its breath. The outcome seemed decided.