Chapter 83
Rita looked at the pile of poker chips spilling out of her cup with satisfaction. “Let’s settle up, now”
The poker table was stacked with chips as Connor walked in from outside. “How did it go?” He expressionlessly walked up behind Rita. Camila and Rita turned around.
“Ha ha ha, tonight’s winnings!” Rita pointed proudly at the high stack of chips in front of her, “Camila is my lucky star!”
A smile flickered in Connor’s eyes.
The person across sighed, “Rita was almost out of chips, but once your friend here arrived, she started raking it in.”
Connor just stood by, smiling nonchalantly
won $128,000!” Rita beamed, “Camila, you deserve half the credit. Give me your bank details, Il transfer you $64,000
Camila’s jaw dropped in shock, realizing that to the wealthy, money seemed just like numbers.
“No, no, I didn’t do anything, I can’t accept it Camila waved her hands frantically.
Just transfer it to my account Connor said.
“No way, why should I give it to you?” Rita glared at him, then turned to Camila, “I buy you a gift instead. Let’s go shopping this weekend”
Camila smiled in response, “That’s really not necessary”
“It is necessary,” Connor said, giving Camila a meaningful look. “You won it fair and square. Why not take it?”
Camila nodded.
Logan also joined them. “It’s almost midnight, my birthday’s nearly over, and you’re all still here dawdling. Do I have to invite you myself?”
Everyone laughed and moved to the dining room.
A nine–tiered cake was rolled out. Dozens of people gathered around Logan, wishing him a happy birthday.
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