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    The elderly man wore a cordial smile as he spoke. Yet, despite his advanced years, his gaze still held a formidable intensity.


    He was notably missing his right pinky, seemingly severed years ago.


    He addressed them gently, saying, “You seem to be neers. Wee to the casino. We do have our protocols, though. To join in, you’ll need to be searched.” He signaled to two men in ck, who promptly approached.


    Vincent quickly positioned himself protectively before Katelyn.


    “You can search us, but she’s not to be touched.” Katelyn’s striking beauty drew unsettling attention from the guards, and permitting a search could escte to unwanted scenarios.


    The old man’s smile persisted, though his eyes sharpened.


    “I’m afraid that won’t work. We’re here to guarantee every guest’s security. If you resist, you’ll have to leave.”


    Katelyn’s fists tightened silently.


    Vincent and Jaxen stood resolute before her, ready to defy the unreasonable request.


    Katelyn said firmly, “There’s no need for your men to handle this. I’ll empty my pockets myself. Will that suffice?”


    After a pause, the elderly man nodded for her to continue. Katelyn moved forward and showed the contents of her pockets: just her phone and some tissues.


    Unexpectedly, the old man indicated toward her chest.


    “Concealed weapons could be hidden there as well.” Katelyn’s expression chilled instantly.


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    Jaxen clenched his jaw and retorted, “This is crossing the line. Why not have a female staff member do this? This isn’t a routine check—it’s harassment!”


    The elderly man remained unshaken.


    “Rules are rules. Nonpliance means you must leave.”


    A calcting look crossed Vincent’s face. He replied decisively, “Then we will leave.”


    He could locate Breck elsewhere, but he wouldn’t allow Katelyn to endure such disrespect.


    Katelyn appeared on the verge of speaking but ultimately held back.


    Jaxen, unable to resist a jab, said sarcastically, “Do you think we’re desperate for your casino? I wouldn’te back here even if you pleaded.”


    As they began to walk away, the old man’s voice halted them.


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    Moments before, a guard had hurried over and murmured something to the old man. Katelyn looked back. They were now descending the stairs, looking up at the old man from below.


    His smile seemed gentle, yet Katelyn detected a sinister undertone.


    “Let me rify another rule. It’s easy to enter, but not so easy to leave.”


    A dangerous glint appeared in Vincent’s eyes.


    He demanded coldly, “What do you mean?”


    “I’m merely rying our boss’s instructions,” the old man exined, gesturing for them toe back.


    “Our boss would like a word with you in the private room upstairs.”


    Confusion swirled within Katelyn.


    Their boss? Was he talking about Breck, or was there another power behind the scenes?


    If it was Breck, why the borate setup just for another meeting?


    Katelyn and Vincent exchanged wary looks.


    The security guards had their guns trained on them, ready to fire at amand.


    Trapped, they had no choice but toply.


    Vincent led the way back upstairs, followed by Jaxen and Katelyn. The second floor of the casino was divided into private rooms, and asional outbursts of swearing hinted at the high tensions inside.


    Guided by the old man, they maneuvered past the private rooms to a notably unadorned door.


    The old man approached the door with deep respect, bowing formally.


    “Boss, the guests you requested are here.”


    A voice from inside, genderless and almost mechanical, responded,


    “Let them in.”


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