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    Having recently returned from overseas, Evelyn wasn’t ustomed to local customs and had withdrawn more cash than necessary.


    Louis raised a brow but chose not to follow Evelyn’s example. Instead, he undid the sp of his high-end watch and tossed it onto the table with ease. “This is what I’m betting.”


    Elyse instantly recognized it—it was an extremely rare, top-tier timepiece. Only three existed in the world. She recalled that it had originally been priced at eighty million. As a limited-edition piece, its worth had skyrocketed beyond a billion on the resale market. Had Louispletely lost his senses? Risking a watch worth over a billion on a single game? Evelyn’s pile of cash suddenly seemed trivial inparison.


    Elyse’s eyes flickered with ambition as she fixated on the watch.


    It was Elyse’s turn to ce a bet, but she didn’t have anything nearly as valuable. While confident in her skills, she still needed to make a show of it. She unsped the most valuable bracelet she owned. “This will be my wager. What about you, Elena?”


    The deep purple gem sparkled, its rity mesmerizing—it was Elyse’s most treasured essory. Jolie had gifted it to her on her eighteenth birthday. Though exquisite, it wasn’t as practical as money, and right now, she needed cash more than beauty.


    Louis eyed the bracelet before giving Elyse a half-smile. Was she being generous, or simply reckless? She was gambling away aing-of-age present from Jolie—did she even realize its true worth? It was the final masterpiece of a legendary jeweler, valued high enough to purchase a luxurious estate in Hillside Manor.


    Three bets had been ced. Elena was the only one yet to contribute. She hadn’te prepared.


    Elena never needed to bring stakes—no one had ever managed to win her.


    Evelyn urged, “Everyone else has ced their bets. Miss Harper, don’t tell me you’re scared to lose?”


    Elena was debating whether to wager the ring she always carried when, without warning, an arm reached out from behind her.


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    Jeffry set a sleek ck credit card on the table. “I’ll bet on Elena’s behalf.”


    Evelyn failed to recognize it.


    Louis, however, let out a whistle. “Pulling out the heavy artillery, Jeffry? Guess I need to get serious now.”


    Elyse was just as taken aback. That was an elite, unrestricted credit card—one that allowed boundless spending anywhere in the. And Jeffry was putting it on the line for Elena. Had hepletely lost it? Ever since Elena returned, had the entire Harper family gone mad?


    But this was exactly what Elyse wanted. As long as she emerged victorious, that card would be hers, and she’d never have to worry about money again. No more ying nice with Samira and Javier just to stay afloat.


    Elyse’s pulse quickened. “Well then, since everyone’s in, let’s get started!”


    Elena recognized the value of the ck credit card instantly. Her brows rose in genuine surprise as she turned to Jeffry, her voice soft with disbelief. “Jeffry, aren’t you afraid I’ll lose your card?”


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