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    Ellie’s eyebrows arched subtly, a silent challenge in her gaze.


    This gesture stirred something in Kaiden, like a feather lightly brushing against his heart, provoking an unexpected flutter that he instinctively wanted to shake off.


    Kaiden clenched his jaw, his displeasure evident.


    His silent vow was clear: if she dared to disrobe, he would banish her from Moon Manor.


    The tension between them was palpable, yet to the onlookers, it appeared as an intimate exchange.


    Ellie and Edwin settled at the table, dice cups in hand.


    Ellie’s poise and dignity contrasted sharply with Edwin’s casual, lordly posture.


    Kaiden upied the seat of honor, his gaze unreadable.


    The audience encircled them, anticipating the spectacle. To them, Ellie was merely a passing fancy for Kaiden, a ything to be undressed at will.


    Dice games varied, but they all shared one truth: the roll of the dice swiftly sealed one’s fate.


    Ten minutes into the game, Ellie sat gracefully, one hand supporting her cheek, a triumphant smile on her lips. Across from her, Edwin, now in only his underwear, squirmed under her gaze. She teased, “Shall we continue, Mr. Stephens?”


    In just ten minutes, Ellie hadn’t lost a single round, leaving Edwin in his boxers.


    Kaiden watched Ellie with a nk expression, his thoughts unreadable.


    “Ellie, how… how are you so adept at dice?”


    Edwin’s face fluctuated between embarrassment and fury as he red at her, a mix of disbelief and anger in his eyes.


    The others present exchanged silent, shocked looks.


    Ellie’s skill with the dice, her precise throws and unwavering confidence, marked her as a seasoned yer, a stark contrast to her known persona of grace andposure.


    Ellie shrugged with feigned helplessness. “Necessity teaches many skills.”


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    Her expression seemed to say, “I wish I didn’t have to, but I’m just too good,” which infuriated Edwin further, reminding him of the unspoken rule against harming a woman.


    “Kaiden, your wife is quite the skillful yer! A dice prodigy!” Jerome couldn’t help but express his amazement to Kaiden.


    He had initially feared for Ellie, thinking she might be at a disadvantage, but it was clear now that she had cleverly outmaneuvered Edwin.


    Kaiden observed Ellie with aposed demeanor, choosing not to engage with Jerome’sments.


    His initial intent to embarrass her had inadvertently provided her an opportunity to showcase her talents.


    Her smile was soft, yet her eyes sparkled with a mischievous light. Navigating life’splexities demanded diverse skills? Kaiden snorted at Ellie’s nonsense.


    She clearly exhibited a streak of rebellion!


    Ellie, embracing the moment, yfully teased Edwin, “Mr. Stephens, you may appear slim, but I must say, your physique is quite impressive. You’ve got muscles where it counts.”


    “Ellie, you have no shame!” Edwin seethed, each wordced with frustration.


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