Chapter 278
Chapter 278 The Gamble
After dinner, Cameron suggested taking everyone to a “mysterious spot.” With nothing else to do, the group agreed without hesitation.
When the elevator doors opened on the top floor of the hotel, a dazzling world of gold and glitter burst into view.
Unlike the rest of the resort, which was refined and understated, this place dripped with extravagance; it was a world built on indulgence and excess.
Cameron grinned smugly. “Well? This is the most fun spot in the entire resort. Surprised? Impressed p>
Sebastian glanced at the girl beside him, noting the curiosity in her wide eyes. “Never been to a place like this p>
Lillian shook her head. “No. This is my first time… I didn’t even know the resort had something like this p>
Across two lifetimes, this really was her first time in a place like this, and everything felt novel and strange.
Sebastian slipped an arm around her shoulders, smiling faintly. “Cameron may not have much to brag about, but when it comes to knowing Kingston’s best spots, the guy’s basically a walking encyclopedia p>
Lillian nodded in agreement. Cameron really was the one in their group who played the hardest-and played best.
They headed deeper inside, surrounded by a roar of noise. Every table was crowded with people; some were sweating bullets, faces tense with nerves, while others lounged with effortless calm. Some men leaned against their companions, laughing and joking; the place was a kaleidoscope of expressions.
Cameron, clearly a regular here, went straight to the dealer to exchange chips, with Manny and Fawks following close behind.
Sebastian caught the gleam of curiosity in Lillian’s eyes, the corner of his mouth lifting with indulgent warmth. “Want to try a hand or two p>
Her eyes lit up.
“Sure p>
Sebastian waved over a server, handed him a check, and instructed, “Exchange it all for chips p>
Just as the server walked away, Rowan appeared, striding quickly toward them with an easy
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smile. “Well, well-Mr. Whitmore. No wonder I had such a hard time finding you p>
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Lillian’s brows lifted slightly. She’d heard of Rowan-the eldest son of the Soren family. Refined, charming, and a favorite among the socialites of Kingston, he had a reputation as one of the city’s most eligible bachelors.
Sebastian shot him a cool look. “What is it p>
Sensing the man’s impatience, Rowan hurried to explain, “My father has urgent business to discuss and sent me to find you.” For reasons he couldn’t explain, even though they were about the same age, one look from Sebastian had him tense, a strange pressure weighing on him.
At that moment, the server returned with a tray of chips.
Lillian glanced at Sebastian, then smiled as she took the stack from the server. “Go handle your business. I’ll keep myself entertained for a bit p>
Sebastian’s gaze swept the room before he leaned down, brushing a kiss against her forehead. “Stay safe. And if you lose, don’t start crying p>
“You’re the one who’ll be crying,” she shot back with a playful glare. “I’ve always been lucky p>
Amused by her proud little look, Sebastian ruffled her hair affectionately. “That’s true; my girl’s always been the luckiest. I’ll be gone for a while. If anything happens, find Cameron or the others, got it p>
She nodded sweetly. “Go on p>
Rowan, standing off to the side, was stunned. This man-famous for his cold, ruthless decisiveness-was a completely different person with her. This girl… she clearly meant far more to him than anyone would have guessed.
Once Sebastian and Rowan left, a man in a burgundy shirt, not far away, let his gaze linger briefly on Lillian before strolling casually in her direction.
Unbothered, Lillian picked a random table. She wasn’t familiar with gambling, so she chose the simplest game-blackjack.
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