The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 56

Chapter 56

Even Danny is momentarily thrown off. What on earth is Tara holding to make such a reckless move? Or is she just playing them all for fools?

When Tara pushes all her chips into the center, Alec’s stomach drops. That pile of chips is worth five million dollars! Money is tight for him right now, and if he loses this hand, he will be completely wiped out. But walking away now feels like a massive defeat.

Alec stares intensely at Tara’s face, desperately searching for a tell. But she simply maintains a soft, unreadable smile, her eyes so clear they offer absolutely nothing. Panic begins to claw at Alec’s chest.

“What’s up? Are you too scared to call?” Tara asks, tapping her manicured fingers lightly against the table. “Or are you just terrified?”

A cold sweat breaks out on Alec’s forehead. He glares at the community cards: the 10, Jack and Queen of hearts. If Tara is holding the King and Ace of hearts, she has a Royal Flush. He is dead in the water.

“I… I…” Alec stammers, his voice trembling.

“Time is up. Please make your decision,” the dealer prompts professionally.

Danny chimes in, his tone dripping with authority. “Alec. Call or fold. Stop wasting our time.”

Under the crushing weight of everyone’s stares, Alec finally breaks. “I… I fold.”

“A very smart choice,” Tara says smoothly. She slowly pulls the massive pile of chips toward her, deliberately keeping her hole cards face down.

“Wait! What were your cards?” Alec shouts, unable to accept the defeat.

Tara blinks innocently. “Take a guess.”

She stands up gracefully and effortlessly flips her two hole cards over. The seven of diamonds and the eight of spades. Absolute garbage that doesn’t connect with the community cards at all!

“What?!” Alec looks like he has been struck by lightning. “You… you bluffed me?!”

No pairs, no straight-it is literally the worst hand possible!

Luke and Samuel suck in sharp breaths at the exact same time. It finally hits them-Tara was acting the entire time! She deliberately played the role of a clueless amateur just to make them lower their guard, only to deliver a fatal strike when it mattered most.

So decisive! So ruthless!

Danny lets out a low chuckle. “Brilliant.”

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Chapter 56

“You… you liar!” Alec roars, his entire body shaking with rage. “You’re a fucking professional!”

Dammit! She set this trap specifically for him!

Tara throws her hands up in mock innocence. “I never said I didn’t know how to play. Didn’t Luke just tell me that I needed to take risks and go bold?”

Luke rubs the back of his neck, looking incredibly awkward. “I really made a fool of myself there.”

“Want to keep playing?” Tara asks, looking at Alec’s ashen face. “Or… are you admitting defeat?”

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