Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

Stella furrowed her brow, "Weren't you boasting about your dice- rolling skills?" Vermont replied, "Yeah, but they don't let you roll your own dice at the casino." Stella was speechless.

"It's all mind games, plus..." Vermont lowered his voice, ''a bit of cheating.

You just have to play the part.

Even a gambling pro would have problems if they depend on just gambling skills." He paused, then whispered, "Here he comes." Following his gaze, Stella spotted a man of average build with his hands behind his back, surveying each gambling table.

Vermont gestured for her to stay quiet and led her straight to the high-stakes game.

To lure Blake over, Vermont splurged.

After losing three consecutive rounds, his one million chips quickly disappeared, drawing more onlookers.

Eventually, Blake approached.

Stella felt a bit nervous, but Vermont remained composed.

He adjusted his cufflinks, chuckled, and said, "Luck's not on my side today." One of the onlookers chuckled, "Is this your first time here? I don’t think I’ve seen you around." Vermont replied, ''I used to come here before the renovations.

Haven't had the chance in the past few months.

You all seem unfamiliar to me too." With a sigh, he flipped over his cards, shook his head, and tossed them on the table.

not

he lost

and soon two people arrived carrying two boxes, which they

revealed

"Let's keep going.

rotten luck and these two hefty boxes of cash, several gamblers quickly

a while, Blake couldn't resist

began

after hand, and once Vermont figured he'd lost enough, his

a last bit of

car, Stella glanced at the two empty boxes in the back,

If you don't let him win more, how will he fall into the trap? Let him

we'll switch up the game, increase the stakes, and

that's when we'll close

matters of expertise, it was best

to help,

go tomorrow; you stay back," Vermont said

it’s not good for

There were risks involved in this plan, and Vermont was