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    “No!” Robin spun to her, panic in his voice as he gripped her wrist. “Come with me. If we must, we’ll give up.”


    He would rather hand Noah the casino than lose Christina. The idea of her disappearing into whatever came next made his chest ache.


    In that instant he understood the truth of his feelings for her. It wasn’t just care anymore. It was love.


    Christina held his wrist, steady and sure. Her eyes never wavered.


    “I have to y him,” she said.


    Even if the Miller family wasn’t involved, she had to face Noah head-on.


    “No way.” Robin’s tone was resolute, his stance firm and unwavering. He refused to let Christina take such a reckless risk.


    “If I don’t take this gamble, Miller’s Casino will be his,” Christina said, her gaze steady as it locked onto his. “Are you really going to stand there and watch your family crumble?”


    “More than anything, I care about you, Christina. I can’t lose you, I—” Robin began, his tone breaking with emotion.


    But before he could finish, Christina interrupted, giving him a gentle push aside. By the time he caught his bnce, she was already stepping toward Noah.


    “How do you want to gamble?” she asked coolly, her eyes sharp and unwavering.


    “Since you’re a woman, I’ll be generous—three rounds. Best two out of three,” Noah replied with a smirk curling at the corner of his mouth.


    Even as he spoke, his confidence was unshakable. No matter how many chances he gave her, he was certain victory was his.


    “I don’t have time for three rounds,” Christina said evenly. “One round. That’s enough.”


    Her words fell like a spark in a room full of dry tinder—stunning everyone before setting off a wave of outrage.


    “Has she lost her mind? Three chances, and she throws them away for one?”


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    “Typical woman—acting on impulse! Does she think she’s some legendary gambler?”


    “The top expert Robin mentioned hasn’t even shown up yet. Maybe she’s working with Noah! Robin’s been duped!”


    The crowd’s anger simmered dangerously.


    If it weren’t for the Miller family standing behind her, they might have dragged her out right then. To them, she was either insane—or a traitor sent to ruin the Millers and shame all of Apresh.


    Noah went still for a beat, then burst intoughter, his curiosity toward Christina unmistakably stirred.


    “Alright then! Bold choice. Poker or dice? You pick the game.” His arrogance filled the air like smoke, thick and suffocating.


    He was certain—whatever she chose—he’d crush her without breaking a sweat.


    Christina’s lips curved into a faint smile. His overconfidence amused her—this round would be one he’d never forget.


    Robin took an anxious step forward to stop her, but Christina pressed a finger lightly to his forehead andughed softly.


    “Robin, you can’t stop me. We’ll talk after the gamble.”


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