It looked like a carefully crafted idol drama scene with wealthy folks featured in it.
Everyone present looked either like wealthy siblings or couples.
The party of four turned their attention to Xyla Quest and Stanley Batton when they arrived.
Gary Lakes casually dealt a card. “Do you want to play in the next round, Stanley?”
Stanley stepped forward with Xyla in his arms, prompting a waiter to bring two chairs over right then.
They sat down immediately, Xyla leaning against her husband as he spoke. “Xyla will play, but I’ll pass.”
“Deal,” Gary replied.
Xyla hadn’t been out to do anything fun for a long while, so she was eager to join in.
Truthfully, it wasn't only poker she was excited about. There were many other things she wanted to do after being cooped up at home for so long.
Even the air felt more refreshing outside as everything she saw felt exciting.
“Xyla, these people seem to be very lucky tonight. You’d better pay close attention later,” Gary warned.
“It’s fine. As long as she’s happy, it doesn’t matter if she wins or loses,” Stanley said, making his wife chuckle.
Josh Batton gazed at Xyla when he heard this. “Xyla, since my brother doesn’t mind, please go easy on us. He is filthy rich anyway.”
She snapped her fingers. “No problem!”
“In that case, I’m not going easy on you later. I would never give up an opportunity like this,” Georgie said with a giggle.
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