Chapter 283

"Is this so-called Gambling King just a fraud? Can't even beat a young girl."

"Who exactly is she?"

Vivian Laurent leaned back lazily in her chair, fingertips tapping the table. "Ever heard of Buddha? No matter how powerful the Monkey King was, he couldn't escape my palm."

The crowd gasped.

Such arrogance deserved a punch.

More people placed bets on Vivian in the next round.

Sweat beaded on the Gambling King's forehead. "Dare to switch to Showhand?"

Vivian arched an eyebrow. "Your choice. I'll play till the end."

Showhand rules were simple.

Each player got one hidden card revealed last. From the second card onward, the higher hand bet first. After all decisions, the final cards determined the winner.

The cards were dealt swiftly.

The Gambling King had secretly swapped his cards. He revealed them slowly—a straight.

"Locked in!" He gloated inwardly.

The spectators erupted.

"A straight! How can anyone beat that?"

"Damn it! I bet everything on that girl!"

"If she loses, I'll kill her!" Someone roared with bloodshot eyes.

Vivian remained calm.

"Patience. Let him enjoy his moment." She tapped her cards lightly. "I don't want him crying too hard later."

The Gambling King sneered. "Bluffing!"

"Since you're eager to lose..." Vivian flipped her first card abruptly. "Let me oblige."

Five.

Seven.

Four.

Each reveal stirred the crowd.

"Highest is seven? She's done for!"

"I'll close my eyes and pray for a miracle!" Someone covered their face in despair.

Mocking laughter filled the air.

The Gambling King's lips curled in triumph.