Grace had no choice. She quickly found the villa's housekeeper, who was

watering plants in the courtyard, gave her a few quick instructions, then rushed home in a hurry.

On the way, she sent several messages to Ed, but she didn't receive a single reply.

He usually replied in seconds.

Even at home, she felt restless. She wanted to head out to the large casino to try her luck.

But the moment she stepped out, she ran straight into Selene.

Today, Selene was particularly dressed up. Her long, wavy hair flowed freely, and

a figure-hugging black dress showed off her curves to perfection.

Grace's eyes brightened slightly. She pressed the elevator button, and the two descended together to the parking lot.

"Ms. Jensen, are you off to a date?" Grace asked.

Selene casually flipped her burgundy hair. "I'm going somewhere for a bit of fun. Would you like to join me?"

"Where to?"

"The Obsidian."

That was the casino Grace had visited last time. She remembered hearing the gamblers mention its name-The Obsidian.

It was a place that covered an entire mountain in opulence and splendor, yet it was named The Obsidian.

Selene knew the name. Judging by her tone,

there anyway, it worked out

seat of Selene's car,

a mainstream fragrance. Grace couldn't quite identify the scent, but it was seductive—like a sugar cube dissolving into water,

well these past few days and was already feeling drowsy. But then she heard Selene ask, "Do you know the

up. She had lost her memory, so she knew nothing. Selene

his control. The lowest level

elite hackers, top enforcers, and it covers every gray industry imaginable. Many powerful families have tried negotiating with this

"No one

red light. While they waited, Selene casually pulled out a cigarette, thinking about taking a drag. However, she thought better

criminal network. You know how sensitive our country is to certain topics, especially during the years when many citizens were lured

the one chosen, but on the

several years younger than he was. But

a sick little girl to impersonate her. He believed it and treated the girl as if she were his own sister. But

but the higher-ups wouldn't let him. Their operation was at

furrowed. "Did he come

a brow. "The girl died. Someone leaked the news to him. Afraid he might go berserk,

his identity to the

criminal

they'd fight it out among themselves. He was only 16

her jaw.

took over the

brought his casino operations back

betrayed him

to breathe

how

it at all. Who knows what dirt he has on people? Everyone's afraid of losing

this as hearsay. These are just rumors swirling around The Obsidian. I

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