Reborn To Ruin Her Rivals - Chapter 65: Chapter 65

Ten minutes later, a waiter entered the private suite.
Bowing respectfully, he invited everyone to take their seats in the VIP section.
Gavin guided Meredith, Perla, and their group to their seats.
They chatted and laughed among themselves.
The atmosphere was warm and harmonious.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Georgie sat surrounded by his close-knit group of friends, laughing boisterously and exchanging loud banter, creating quite the lively scene.
Arielle sat alone in a separate section, appearing rather solitary.
The VIP section was packed to capacity.
The air buzzed with animated chatter.
Tonight, Cloud Nine made a special exception just for Arielle.
She, Gavin, and Georgie were allowed to take photos or record videos as they pleased.
All other guests, however, still had to follow the house rules, no electronic devices allowed.
Arielle knew that Samson had made a special exception specifically for her.
After all, photos and videos were the most irrefutable proof.
Just then, the large LED screen at the center of the venue gradually illuminated, instantly capturing everyone's attention.
Several spotlights converged on center stage as Cloud Nine's two hosts, Sierra and Desmond, stepped into the spotlight.
Sierra and Desmond began by offering the audience a slight, graceful bow.
Sierra said, "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Cloud Nine Gamble. I'm your host, Sierra."
Desmond said, "And I'm Desmond."
With that, Sierra and Desmond waved to the audience.
As always, Sierra and Desmond began by explaining the game rules, this time was no different.
With the rules quickly covered, the hamble officially commenced.
The Gamble was now underway.
Desmond's sweet voice rang out once more. "For tonight's first round, we won't be using random number selection.
"Because our first gambler has already emerged, Mr. Boone! Please welcome Mr. Boone to the stage!"
All eyes were instantly drawn to the dazzling spotlight as it swept across the room.
The crowd's gaze followed its beam as it moved.
Then, Gavin slowly rose from his seat in the VIP section, Gavin.
He stood tall and straight, like a proud pine tree.
Despite his youth, Gavin exuded a natural authority, a commanding presence and quiet confidence that drew all eyes toward him.
A soft murmur immediately rippled through the audience.
Some recognized Gavin as the heir to the Boone family.
Whispers quickly spread among the crowd.
Someone whispered, "What's Gavin doing here? The Boone family is loaded. They don't need the money! I wonder what he's after."
Another chimed in, "Maybe he's here to challenge Samson. They say he can grant any wish!"
A third shrugged, "Who knows? We'll find out soon enough."
Amid the hushed whispers, as Gavin stepped onto the stage, the pulsating music erupted in the hall.
The powerful rhythms surged like tidal waves, pounding relentlessly against everyone's eardrums.
From her seat in the audience, Meredith couldn't tear her eyes away from the radiant figure on stage.
A subtle flutter stirred in her heart as she gazed adoringly at her beloved Brother Gavin.
She thought, 'Right now, he stands there like a dazzling star, so brilliant, so breathtakingly handsome!'
After Gavin stepped up to the table, all eyes were on him as everyone waited in anticipation for him to announce his opponent's number.
"Mr. Boone, as our first gambler tonight, please choose your opponent," the host announced.
"Number 2," Gavin blurted out without a moment's hesitation.
He didn't even pause to think.
This was all part of the plan they had agreed on beforehand.
First, Gavin would face Arielle.
In the second round, Arielle would go up against Georgie.
All eyes turned toward Area 2.
There, they saw a young woman.
Suddenly, a few startled cries rose from the crowd.
Someone sharp-eyed recognized her as the girl who had challenged the King of Gamblers last time.
In an instant, the crowd erupted in whispers.
"Wow, it really is her! She actually dared to take on the King of Gamblers before, and now she's back again!" someone exclaimed.
"I recognized her too, even though she's dressed so plainly, I still knew it was her. I have no idea why Gavin would bet against her. He's doomed to lose," another whispered.
A third person rubbed his hands together and chuckled, "This should be interesting!"
Amid the buzz of whispers, Arielle stepped forward, drawing every eye as she took her place at the poker table.
After taking their seats, not a single word was wasted.
The stakes were clear. Gavin was betting 30 million dollars. Arielle was wagering her permanent exile from the Bradford family.
At this moment, the entire casino fell into dead silence.
Every pair of eyes was locked onto the two figures at the poker table.
It was clear to see the fire of determination blazed in both their eyes.
It felt as if an epic, heart-stopping duel was about to unfold.
With everything set, they stuck to the usual house rules, which were one round to decide it all.
For the first round, Arielle took the deck.
She picked up the cards.
Her fingers curled slightly.
She gripped the cards tightly in her hand.
Then, she slowly raised her arm.
She began to shuffle with a gentle, measured rhythm.
The cards slid slowly between her hands, emitting a faint rustling sound.
To Gavin, who had been watching her closely, her shuffling seemed unusually unskilled.
Her awkward technique gradually eased his tense nerves.
'Maybe she really is just a rookie,' he thought, letting his guard down a little.
In his eyes, her shuffling was painfully amateurish. 'Definitely a rookie,' he thought, lips curling in satisfaction.
After shuffling the deck, Arielle took a deep breath.
Arielle took a deep breath.
She readied herself to deal the cards.
To the untrained eye, this way of playing cards seems all about luck.
But in truth, the shuffling requires real skill.
The outcome often hinged on how the cards are shuffled.
Arielle knew exactly what she was doing.
She calculated, 'The first step is to make Gavin and Georgielower their guard around me.
'Georgie is the real threat, not the time to show my full hand yet.'
That was why she deliberately used this clumsy-looking shuffle to mislead them.
As the first card landed steadily on the table, Gavin quickly glanced down,
To his surprise, it was the 10 of Spades.
His handsome brows furrowed almost imperceptibly, but he quickly regained his composure.
He thought, 'Just the first card. Plenty more chances to come.'
Next, it was Gavin's turn to shuffle.
His nimble fingers made the deck come alive, the cards dancing and flipping rapidly between his fingers.
His movements were as smooth as flowing water.
Anyone could tell he was a seasoned card shark.
Sitting in the audience, Meredith gazed fixedly at Gavin on stage, her eyes brimming with admiration.
Her gaze was full of adoration.
'My Gavin is so amazing!' she thought, 'It seems like he can handle anything with ease.'
As Gavin finished shuffling, the next round of dealing began.
The second card was dealt.
Gavin glanced at it. It was the 10 of Clubs.
A confident, charming smile curved his lips, exuding irresistible charm.
At this point, he had a pair in his hand.
He thought, ''Not bad. If the next card turned out to be another 10, there'd be no doubt, this round would be mine for the taking.'