NovelEnglish"Take us there." Colby's commanding tone didn't sit well with the staff member. "Sir, I've already told you, I don't have the authority..." Colby wasn't one for nonsense. He closed the distance, pressing a switchblade to the staff member's gut. The man's face went white. Just as he was about to call for help, Colby coldly said, "Go ahead and try. Let's see if they save you before you hit the ground." For his own safety, the staff member stiffened and stammered, "I-I'll do it..." As he turned, Colby warned, "Don't try anything funny. I know all your tricks." Sophie glanced at Colby, understanding he was keen on keeping his identity under wraps for now.
Under Colby's threat, the staff member quickly led them to the basement.
The noise downstairs was a cacophony. This was a huge underground casino, blatantly illegal.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtColby's expression grew darker.
Sophie frowned, realizing this must be one of Colby's operations. He was here to check if there were any issues with his place.
Soon, Sophie spotted a discreet symbol in the casino. She remembered seeing it at the Minton family's casino-a scorpion perched on a poppy flower. Such a distinctive mark made Sophie instantly think of Odie. She hadn't expected Odie's reach to extend here.
"You can go now." Colby dismissed the staff member, who bolted in fear.
Sophie said, "You just let him go? He'll alert the higher-ups. If things blow up, won't your cover be blown?" "Better to make an example now. My identity will be revealed sooner or later." Colby took Sophie's hand and walked into the underground casino.
The scene was reminiscent of Summerfield, where the Minton family was adept at hooking people with gambling. Everyone here was obsessed, each hoping to strike it rich, unaware they d lose everything in het "New face, first there?" One of the staff approached Colby.
"Finda gand exchange ten million for chips," Colby responded casually.
When he handed over his credit card, rare staff's eyes lit up. It was et someone to excitent ten million on their first visit.
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The staff called someone to fetch the chips and led Colby and Sophie to a e table arranging seats for them.
Watching the simple high-low betting game, Sophie was reminded of M Minton Casino. For first-timers, the staff preferred easy, quick-money games, fearing they wouldn't understand rules.
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High-low was simple. It seemed the staff took Colby for novice. Sophie asked, "You really going to gamble?" "Watchturn ten million into a billion, honey." X
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