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    “Christina really lost. Do you think Noah will take her abroad? Will he treat her well? Should we try to help her?” Ynda asked sweetly, feigning concern as she furrowed her brow.


    Brendon pressed his lips together, silent.


    He wanted to help Christina, yet he feared she would reject his help.


    After a moment of inner turmoil, he abruptly rose from his seat. He was ready to head toward Kitaso—only for Noah’s voice from the livestream to halt him.


    “Do you have anything else to say?” Noah asked.


    Christina smiled faintly. “Before you reveal your card, I have one condition.”


    “What condition?” Noah raised an eyebrow, amused.


    Her request felt meaningless now; the oue was obvious—he had already won.


    “If you lose, you must never set foot in Apresh again—and withdrawpletely from the gambling scene,” Christina said evenly.


    Noah found her words entertaining. He shrugged with a smirk. “Alright, I agree.”


    She was about to be his woman anyway—if she wanted to y stubborn, he’d indulge her.


    “Then go ahead,” Christina gestured coolly, “show your card.”


    Brendon hadn’t expected her toy out such a condition with that same calmposure, especially when she stood on the edge of defeat.


    Had shepletely lost her mind? A loser’s demand held no weight at all.


    “What is she thinking? Has she lost her mind?” Katieughed, her voice sharp and mocking.


    Ynda clutched Brendon’s wrist, ring at Christina’s image on the screen with venomous resentment.


    Even through the broadcast, she felt as though Christina was somehow still stealing his attention.


    She silently prayed Noah would take Christina away and make her regret ever crossing paths with them.


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    In stark contrast, Dn’s reaction was theplete opposite. A smile yed at his lips, his deep eyes glowing with pride and affection as he watched her.


    Every subtle expression on his face dered that this fearless, self-assured woman was the one he adored. He would indulge her without end.


    For this enchanting woman, he was willing to stand against the whole world.


    “ept it. I’ve won,” Noah dered, sliding his hand aside to reveal the Big Joker.


    Those who hadn’t caught a clear glimpse of the card during the game now stared in disbelief, their faces falling with collective disappointment.


    They had clung desperately to the fragile hope that Christina might turn things around—and in an instant, that hope shattered.


    “I really thought she could do it. But there’s no denying it—Noah’s just too good.”


    “Yeah, she fought hard. No one can say she didn’t try. Honestly, I doubt anyone else could’ve beaten him.”


    “What a shame… it’s maddening. She was so close.”


    The crowd murmured among themselves, the air thick with regret and frustration.


    Meanwhile, chaos erupted online. The livestream chat was aze, trolls and critics flooding it with venomous remarks.


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