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âI want to see the surveillance footage!â Harold hissed. He was not going to let himself lose so much in one go. Itâs seventy million! This is basically robbery!
âYouâd better think this through. Once you look into it, your casinoâs reputation will be ruined. Besides, you wonât be able to get any information,â Eugene warned with a smile, looking at Harold. The formerâs hoarse voice sounded like the voice of a devil from hell. It made Haroldâs face pale, resembling the color of his hair.
Suddenly, Casper understood why Terrence was so afraid of Eugene. That was because Eugene was the worst scumbag on earth. If Casper were to claim himself as a devil who treated scumbags heartlessly, then Eugene would be the devil who devoured those scumbags.
To Eugene, the gamblers, including Terrence and Harold, were just tools for him to earn money. He did not view them as humans.
One hundred million might just be the beginning.
Casper suddenly had a feeling that Haroldâs years of effort spent in establishing Horington Casinoâs reputation might be destroyed by the vicious Eugene that nightâutterly and completely destroyed.
About five minutes later, Harold finally snapped back to his senses. Between the options of saving the future of the casino and losing seventy million, he chose the latter.
He kept reassuring himself that it was only the first game and he still had a chance of winning his money back. What I have to do next is to watch Eugene closely. That way, he wonât have chances to play any tricks.
Almost half of Horington Casinoâs bargaining chips were brought out. Casper did not care about such things. Thus, Eugene gave him twenty million worth of bargaining chips. At the same time, to refill their resources, Michael, too, prepared twenty million worth of bargaining chips in front of him.
At that moment, many bargaining chips were placed in front of all four of them. Eugene had ninety-
eight million, including the twenty million he gave to Casper. Michael had twenty million, while Harold had unlimited. In reality, the latter was facing a great loss.
The cash flow of one hundred million in just one round had shocked the surrounding guests. In the meantime, Eugene had given them two million worth of chips. It was a gamblerâs habit. They believed by doing so, they could make luck stay by their side. He did the same when he was playing poker earlier.
âLetâs continue.â Eugene was feeling proud of himself, waiting for the game to restart.
Harold took a deep breath and calmed himself before getting involved in the game.
Meanwhile, Casper realized Haroldâs eyes had turned red.
Eugeneâs right. Gamblers will always be gamblers. He finally had a new understanding of the world of gamblers. At that thought, he felt the gun in his pocket and glanced at Gunther and the other two gunmen hidden in the crowd. Only then did he feel relieved.
When Eugene switched the card that was stained with cigarette ash, he had already wiped off the mark. Naturally, he would not leave any evidence for Harold.
Perhaps it was his lucky day as well. The card he marked was an ace of hearts. At first, he wanted to decide whether he should switch his card after drawing a card. Never did he expect to draw a legal set from the deck. He, too, was surprised to win after just four rounds.
Being a gambler for so many years, Eugene never once believed luck was a random thing. He chose to believe that it was fateâ a fate that was determined by each individual. The more a person longed for it, the easier it was to summon it. The more a person was prepared for it, the faster luck would come to them.
Apart from scheming, playing psychological games, and cheating, another type of skill was needed at gambling. It was luck.
In a gamble among experts, cheating was the most unprofessional trick. After all, all the players would be observant and skilled players. Once a person was caught cheating, he or she would lose everything.
Though the current game could not be considered a battle among experts due to Casperâs participation, it was still a battle among three skilled players. Truth was, Eugeneâs act of switching the cards was quite a risky move. Even though he was skilled and bold, he could not use that method in the next few rounds.
You wonât keep winning. Luck will come to my side soon.
Harold constantly chanted in his mind. However, he only got more anxious over time. He was going to lose it if he got another set of useless cards.
Surprisingly, the second round was a draw.
In the third round, Michael won.
During the fourth round, it was as if Harold had successfully summoned his luck back. He actually won a total of eighteen thousand points. He had won a total of twenty-four million, excluding Michaelâs bargaining chips.
âGive me my money now! Hurry up! Itâs twelve million per person.â At that moment, Harold looked completely different from the elderly man earlier, who appeared with an extraordinary demeanor. His eyes were red, and he shouted at Casper and Eugene, demanding bargaining chips like a beggar.
Casper clicked his tongue internally. Gambling is really a scary thing. It can make someone become so crazy and behave in such a humiliating manner.
He then glanced at Eugene, who seemed to be satisfied with Haroldâs behavior. He was even smiling when he lit his cigarette.
âHarold, donât you think putting two million as the minimum bet is⦠too little?â he asked.
Casperâs heart leaped. Does Eugene still want to raise the minimum bet? Is he mad?
A moment ago, Harold might reject the suggestion instantly. However, he was currently staring at Eugene with bloodshot eyes. âWhat are you trying to say?â
âHahaha! Iâm just saying. I figured youâve lost quite a lot tonight, and weâve come to the last four rounds. That means you only have four chances to regain your losses. Iâm sure youâve noticed it.
Casper is getting more familiar with the rules and operations of the game. Besides, his coordination with me is improving. Iâm afraid it might be difficult for you to win in the next four roundsâ¦â Eugene uttered, chuckling and smoking his cigarette.
Right then, Casper felt as though Eugene was like the snake from the story of Adam and Eve.
âI have a suggestion for you. Weâll combine all of our bargaining chips and divide them equally. Weâll pretend all the bets earlier never happened. However, youâve got to raise the minimum bet to⦠ten million,â Eugene continued.
All the playersâ gazes darted toward him, including Casperâs. They stared at him as if he was a madman.
Harold spat out each word clearly, âAre you trying to make me die?â
Casper, too, shook his head at Eugene for the first time. This is too crazy. My current skills might not even guarantee us a win.
âIâm just making a suggestion. Besides, tonight could be your only chance of earning money.â Eugene was still terrifyingly calm.
âFine. Iâll fight you guys tonight. I wonât let you get my casino so easily. Do you think Iâll fall for your tricks just because Iâve lost my mind at gambling? Surprise, surprise. Iâm still sober!â Harold suddenly got to his feet and pointed his cane at Eugene. âYou two are in my casino, my territory. Thereâs no way youâre going to walk out of here in one piece.â
Casper was not expecting Harold to lose his temper just like that. Right then, he noticed a few men coming down from the second and third floors. He gripped his gun handle and warned Harold, âIâd advise you to calm down. Iâm not the only person who brought a gun in.â
To his surprise, Harold ignored him. Instead, he continued shouting emotionally at Eugene, âWant my casino? Hah! Dream on!â