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.

laughed the ring was made from stainless steel! Even the metallic scrapings of the golden hand-grips overhead

thought Frank would refuse, he

instant Hana showed her ring, telling him

was all too pleased to play cards with Hana

agreeing to it so easily, Hana remained

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

the famous owner of Frankton Group who had already proven that

seat!" Hana beckoned at

it going to be?" Jada asked as

dealer. Girlie, you're up!" Hana said, pointing at Demi, who had been hiding behind

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

ma'am!"

it obvious you have no idea how the rules work, let alone learn any tricks. Everyone would

alright. Just deal the cards as you would. It's just my bad luck if I lose, and I won't blame

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