Chapter 292

Vivian Laurent turned to leave.

Ethan Roscente grabbed her wrist. "The place is swarming with people. You'll be recognized if you go out like this."

He signaled Finn Deross to fetch clothes. "There's a spare set in my lounge. Change before you leave."

Vivian arched a brow. "Which lover did you prepare these for, Mr. Roscente?"

"Just for you." Ethan's lips curved slightly. "Given your penchant for trouble, I knew they'd come in handy."

With a soft huff, Vivian called Finn anyway.

Finn arrived promptly with the clothes. When Vivian emerged after changing, the tips of her ears were flushed pink.

"Master, your face is so red," Finn observed curiously.

"It's hot in here." She shot him a glare.

Ethan chuckled, earning himself a sharp look from Vivian. "What's so funny? Move."

As the trio exited the casino, the crowd was still searching for the mysterious Winner. No one noticed the casually dressed girl was the legendary gambler from moments ago.

Vivian swirled her glass. "Where's the necklace?"

"Right here!" Finn patted his chest. "No one's taking it."

He didn't know the real danger lurked in the shadows.

Zero's gaze locked onto Vivian. That familiar face made his breath catch.

Shadow.

Four years. She'd vanished without a trace, only to reappear here. What stung more was the man standing beside her.

His mission demanded he seize the necklace. But for the first time, Zero hesitated.

He couldn't risk alerting her. Not yet.

Shadow was alive—the realization set his blood aflame. But why hadn't she contacted him? How had she been all these years?

His eyes darkened like stormy seas. He needed a plan. One that would make Shadow come to him.

With a final glance at Vivian's laughing figure, Zero melted into the darkness.

There would be time. They would meet again.