Queen of Wild Cards novel Chapter 489

The old man studied the young woman, his gaze lingering with a profound, unspoken meaning.

Finally, he asked, "Little girl, are you absolutely sure you want to play with an old man like me?"

Stella let out a light laugh. "Of course I am. Just go easy on me, alright? I'm still young, and it's bad karma to bully kids."

The old man offered a ghost of a smile. "Alright then. Let's play a few hands."

Since she had someone she needed to pull out of the fire, he’d humor her.

Behind Stella, Luke was practically vibrating with anxiety.

Neither Lucian nor Kane could touch this old man. Stella was just a young woman; was she completely out of her depth?

Vincent Vaughn had made it explicitly clear how important she was, strictly ordering him and Adrian to ensure her survival at all costs.

Right now, she seemed to be acting entirely on impulse.

But then again, she had managed to thrive in this viper's nest for over two months, looking as comfortable as a queen holding court. Luke couldn't tell if she was being reckless or if she genuinely held all the cards.

He decided to hold his tongue and watch.

Lucian, practically foaming at the mouth, snapped, "If we're all agreed, let's go."

The ultimate showdown between Stella and the old man began.

Kane hadn't spoken a word since his explosive meltdown, settling for glaring venomously as Stella and the old man traded blows across the felt.

Lucian, however, was watching with feverish intensity.

In just two rounds, they were deadlocked.

The old man took the first hand.

Stella took the second.

Lucian's excitement spiked purely because he hadn't managed to win a single hand off the old man all night.

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