W-What was going on here?

"That's enough. Stop!"

Frank waved his hand, splitting up all four of them.

Hana got up too, holding back her restless goons and smiling. "Apologies, Mr. Frankton. Like you, I'm just testing your ladies-I'm sure you'd understand."

Frank snapped coolly, "I'm afraid I won't unless you explain why you're here!"

Hana smiled and nodded. "Thank goodness you're reasonable. I'm sure I'd be dead if it's anyone else. It's rare for a person to be both humble and moral, and it's my fortune to meet you."

Then, glancing at the deck of cards, she suggested, "But mere words are pointless. Why don't we gamble?"

"And what do you have to offer Mr. Frankton?" Jada snapped in annoyance.

"This!" Hana presented a ring.

Even the metallic scrapings of the golden

would refuse, he

dragon had spoken in Frank's mind the instant Hana showed her ring, telling him that

all too pleased to play

was agreeing to it so easily,

was churning, as her father had given her this ring before he died. She had no idea what secrets were embedded within, and all he told her

that the person in question was the famous owner of Frankton

take a seat!" Hana beckoned at Frank as

it going to be?" Jada asked as

have a new dealer. Girlie, you're up!" Hana said,

others, she had only met Frank recently and was naturally afraid to stand up front,

ma'am!" Demi quickly shook her

it has to be you! That twitchy reaction makes it obvious you have no idea how the rules

alright. Just deal the cards as you would. It's just my bad luck if I lose, and

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