Just then, a waiter approached with a cup of coffee.


    Kassidy stowed her tablet and stood.


    “Excuse me for a restroom break.


    ”


    “Take your time,” Neville replied, reaching for the coffee.


    Kassidy disappeared into the restroom, closing the door behind her.


    She retrieved her phone and dialed Bertha’s number.


    “Everything’s on track.


    ”


    “Excellent.


    Keep me updated,” Bertha instructed, satisfaction clear in her voice.


    Kassidy ended the call and returned to the lounge.


    The ne took off shortly thereafter.


    When theynded, they bypassed their hotel entirely.


    They headed straight for Megastar Casino to get down to business.


    Neville pored over the contract in the car.


    Kassidy cast him a sidelong nce.


    “The contract isn’t everything.


    Tonight’s poker game with the boss is key.


    In the business world, deals are often sealed over drinks and games.


    ”


    Neville kept his eyes on the document, his replyced with indifference.


    “I know what I’m doing.


    ”


    Kassidy arched an eyebrow but offered no furtherment.


    The casino loomed ahead, and soon they were pulling up.


    They emerged from the car and entered the bustling establishment.


    Arthur Jones was engrossed in a card game with a group of people, seemingly oblivious to their arrival.


    Neville waited patiently, yet as minutes stretched into hours, he grew increasingly uneasy.


    Finally, as evening settled in, Arthur ended his game.


    With a casual wave, he beckoned Neville over.


    Neville walked over.


    “Mr.


    Jones—”


    Before he could even introduce himself, Jones cut him off with a disinterested nce.


    “Neville, is it? Care to join me for a game?”


    Neville offered a friendly smile and extended his hand, saying, “Pleased to meet you, Mr.


    Jones.


    I’m Neville Pierce.


    ”


    Arthur barely nced up as he fiddled with the cards.


    “Don’t expect me to remember your name unless you win against me.


    ”


    Neville, unbothered, pulled his hand back with a smile still on his face.


    “Fair enough.


    ”


    He then took a seat across from Arthur.


    The card game kicked off shortly after.Original content from N?velDrama.Org.


    Neville, who usually spent his time rxing, found ying Texas Hold’em a fun pastime.