In UBC Coffee.
Atlas sat by the window on the second floor and looked at Seamus Wilbert quietly. He asked, "How did you find me?"
Seamus was known as the Six-fingered God of Gambling. He saw Atlas flexing his mucles in the casino and defeating Joseph Lee and Tobias Morrison last time.
Seamus wanted to make friends with him, but Atlas refused mercilessly.
Seamus looked at Atlas and said with a smile, "I can find your residence easily. After all, I have the support of Mr. Harry Shaw who was the big shot of Waymouth!"
"Why are you looking for me?" Atlas was not interested in these big shots. He just wanted to know what this God of Gambling wanted to do by spending so much effort to find him.
Seamus felt the impatience of Atlas and did not dare beat around the bush. He immediately said, "Well, Mr. Lincoln..."
It turned out that Harry Shaw, the big shot of Waymouth, had a bet with Eddy Tsin of Tsinchow. Harry was worried that he would lose, so he asked Seamus to find helpers.
"Aren't you the God of Gambling in Ridges? Why are you looking for someone else?" Atlas asked in confusion.
Seamus blushed and said awkwardly, "To be honest, Mr. Lincoln, I have lost."
Atlas was a little surprised. "Even God of Gambling in Ridges lost. It seems that Mr. Tsin's gambling skills are very good."
Seamus said, "To tell you the truth, Mr. Shaw has invited Luke Wallace, the gambling god of North Newton, to prepare for a big battle with Eddy. But I still hope Mr. Lincoln can help us!"
At first, Atlas wanted to go and have a look, but when he heard that Harry had found the gambling god of North Newton, he sneered in his heart. "Take me as a back-up!"
Atlas smiled disdainfully and said, "I'm not interested. You can find someone else!"
"One million dollars!" Seamus seemed to have expected that Atlas would not agree so easily. He stretched out a palm and said.
"As long as Luke Wallace can win, Mr. Lincoln doesn't need to do anything but get one million dollars as a reward. Of course, if we need your help, we'll pay more!"
Seamus felt that no one would refuse this term when he could just take the money without making any effort.
However, disdainful smile was hung on Atlas' face. "Not interested."
After that, he stood up and prepared to leave.
Seamus looked embarrassed and was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect that Atlas would refuse such an opportunity.
"Mr. Lincoln, please wait a moment!" When he woke up, Seamus quickly got up and chased after him.
"Mr. Lincoln, you don't have to refuse now. This is my business card. Mr. Lincoln, you should consider it after you go back and contact me at any time if you change your mind. The reward I promised you just now will not change."
Seeing Seamus's sincere look, Atlas, who wanted to refuse at first, accepted his business card in the end.
"Take care, Mr. Lincoln!" Seamus was very polite.
At about six o'clock in the evening, Atlas returned home.
At dinner time, Viviana suddenly said, "Dad, Mom, I won't go to the clinic tomorrow. Shelley asked me to accompany her to the DH Century Mall to watch a gambling competition. I heard that both Harry Shaw, the big shot of Waymouth, and Eddy Tsin of Tsinchow will come."
Francis rolled her eyes at Viviana and said, "You're a girl. What are you going to do in that kind of foul place? Can't you spend more time with Atlas at home?"
Giorgio put down his chopsticks and said, "What's with girls? Girls and boys are equal now. You should give up that conservative idea. I think it's good for her to see the world. Go ahead, Dad will support you!"
Francis glared at Giorgio and said, "Fine, if you want to go. Atlas must accompany you, or I won't be at ease."
Walking to the stairwell, Atlas took out the business card that Seamus Wilbert gave him.
"Who is it?" Seamus's low voice sounded on the phone.
Atlas asked directly, "Is the bet between Harry Shaw and Eddy Tsin held in DH Century Mall tomorrow?"
"You are Mr. Lincoln!" Seamus' voice immediately became respectful. "Yes, Lanceham is the territory of Mr. Jackman. Mr. Shaw and Mr. Tsin have not many connections here. Moreover, the Emerald Pavilion is the largest casino in Ridges, so they chose Lanceham."
"I promise you that I will go to the Emerald Pavilion on my own tomorrow." Atlas said indifferently.
"That's great. I'll tell Mr. Shaw now!" Seamus' voice was filled with excitement.
……
In the underground parking lot of DH Century Mall.
Ben Pitt, in his early thirties, was a security guard of DH Century Mall's property management company,. Early this morning, the company's manager, who was rarely seen in normal times, suddenly appeared in the underground parking lot with his six directors.
"Mr. Johnson, assign some of your men here. No matter what, you have to keep an eye on the parking spaces near the elevator entrance today! If there is one less parking space, you can pack up and leave directly!" The manager in a white shirt said with a serious face.
Mr. Johnson, who was tall and sturdy, join the company via connections. He had someone as his backer up there. Usually, even the manager had to give him some face.
But today, the manager directly gave him instructions, which surprised Ben.
But what surprised him even more was that Mr. Johnson, who usually ignored the manager, was actually obedient today and patted his chest to promise.
"Manager, don't worry. If there is one less parking space here today, I'll kick my ass out of here!"
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