?Chapter 1447:


    “Eyes off,” Robin said sharply.


    Noah didn’t even blink. He kept staring at Christina like she was the prize itself.


    If he won, she’d be his—at least in his mind. And he’d take more than just a few nces.


    Noah threw Robin a look that said, “Try me.” He wasn’t backing down.


    “High or low?” Noah asked, his stare sharp and unblinking as he locked eyes with Christina.


    “High,” Christina shot back, her voice steady, her eyes just as fierce. “One deck. Higher card takes it all.”


    Skyfall Shuffle had two y styles—either each yer drew from their own deck, or both fought over the same one.


    Christina went straight for the tougher option—the shared deck. No hesitation, no second thoughts.


    Her announcement hit the room like a live wire. The crowd buzzed, whispers turning sharp with disbelief.


    “She’s lost it! Skyfall Shuffle’s brutal enough, and she’s cranking it up? Does she think she’s some kind of legend?”


    “This is insane! Why’s she even stepping in? Even if the Millers bailed, that’s still better than watching her crash and burn.”


    “She’s made her call, so shut it already! You all love to talk big, but where’s the backbone? If you think you can do better, take her ce! Otherwise, zip it.”


    Christina’s supporters fired right back, voices rising—but none were dumb enough to start a fight.


    They all knew where they were—the Miller family. Top-tier security, guards everywhere. If someone started something here, they wouldn’t walk out on their own.


    One wrong move, and the guards would toss everyone out before the first card even hit the table.


    Noah finally pulled himself together, though disbelief still flickered in his eyes.


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    He frowned, studying her. “You’re really going to y Skyfall Shuffle with just one deck? Against me?”


    He’d given her a free choice, figuring she’d go easy—something light, quick. But no, she’d gone and picked Skyfall Shuffle, one of the hardest damn games around—and then made it even harder.


    He wasn’t scared—not even close—but he didn’t love the idea of beating her so bad it’d look like he was picking on her. That kind of win left a bad taste.


    Skyfall Shuffle might’ve been Epic’s trademark, but Noah had drilled it for years. His skills weren’t something anyone couldugh off.


    Against Epic, he knew it’d be a toss-up. He wasn’t cocky enough to expect a win, but he figured he could hold his own.


    But against Christina? Please. She was just a woman, and in his mind, beating her would be a walk in the damn park.


    Was she bluffing to throw him off, or was she really that bold? He couldn’t tell.


    He ran through every scenario—except the one where Christina actually knew how to y Skyfall Shuffle like a pro.


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