Chapter 174
Chapter 174:
The crowd gasped.
That was a big hand! It looked like Jacob was the clear winner. No wonder he had been so confident.
“Sorry, little girl, looks like I win.” Jacob grinned, already reaching for the chips.
“Hold on!” Yelena’s voice stopped him, her calm demeanor never wavering. “I haven’t revealed my cards yet p>
Jacob froze for a moment, his smirk faltering. He raised an eyebrow, still certain of his victory. “Young lady, do you understand what you’re up against? Look closely—I’ve got a pair of Queens. You can’t win unless you’ve got a pair of Kings or Aces p>
His voice dripped with disdain, as if there was no way Yelena could possibly have such a hand.
Yelena’s smile was subtle, almost mocking, as she replied, “I know the rules. And funny enough, I do have a pair of Kings p>
With a quiet flick of her wrist, Yelena revealed her hole cards, and the crowd gasped in unison.
A pair of Kings stared back at them from the table. The shock in the room was palpable. The crowd’s eyes widened as they took in the sight. Yelena had actually pulled it off!
Loss
Jacob’s eyes locked onto the pair of Kings in Yelena’s hand, his pulse feeling as though it had turned to ice, disbelief clouding his face as if sheer focus could peel back their secrets.
How was this even possible?
Could luck truly favor her so outrageously?
No way.
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“You cheated!” Jacob blurted, his voice sharp with frustration.
Yelena, unruffled, met his outburst with a calm, measured tone. “Hey, you’re free to think what you like, but throwing around accusations without proof won’t get you far. Besides, this is your turf. How could I cheat here p>
With that, Yelena pulled the pile of chips toward her, her composure like a slap in Jacob’s face.
Jacob’s jaw clenched tight, the urge to lash out barely contained.
For someone who had spent years mastering the art of manipulation, this humiliation cut deep.
To be outplayed by someone so young felt like a punch to his pride.
With so many eyes on him, how could he possibly salvage his reputation, let alone keep his business afloat?
Bound by his own oath of honor, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and watch helplessly as Yelena and Brody strolled away, two million dollars richer.
His carefully laid plan to swindle Brody had backfired spectacularly, leaving him not just empty-handed but utterly defeated.
Jacob seethed with rage, his fury simmering just beneath the surface.
The room was still, every spectator reveling in his defeat.
Jacob had terrorized them for years, but no one dared cross him. Watching him squirm was a rare and delightful spectacle.
Yet, Jacob wasn’t one to let things slide. With his pride in tatters and two million dollars walking out the door, he gave a subtle nod to his men.
They understood immediately, melting into the crowd to shadow Yelena and Brody.