Bride of Retribution: Aloof Billionaire's Dominant Game-Chapter 575 - 318 If you can’t afford to lose, don’t play.

Joshua Hughes coldly watched everything. Even if she won, it couldn’t soften the lines between his brows; he remained as stern as a glacier.

Did his woman need to use allure to win?

Atlas Hallow looked at Joshua Hughes, seated not far away, and could somewhat understand such feelings—it was, indeed, discomforting.

Charlotte Miller was completely different from Avery Jane. If such a family feud fell upon Charlotte Miller, she probably wouldn’t do this.

"Charlotte, if it were you, what would you do? I mean, if you encountered such a situation?" Atlas Hallow leaned his strong body slightly towards Charlotte Miller and whispered close to her cheek.

"Tell Tate Hunter you once made me lose a child, and I want to join forces with him to swallow the Hallow Clan. He should believe I’m stepping into a trap. If truly necessary, using allure isn’t out of the question. I’d do it more thoroughly than Avery Jane, as what I hate most in life is someone harming what I love." Charlotte Miller watched the scene unfold on stage—it truly had her heart racing just moments ago.

Several times, she wanted to scream, but could only clutch her chest to keep as calm and rational as possible.

"What does ’more thoroughly’ mean? How could allure be more or less thorough? He was really at a loss for Charlotte Miller’s thinking."

"With patience, you’d finish the scheme and lead him to ruin; without patience, you’d kill him at the head of the bed..." Charlotte Miller spoke casually, yet it truly enraged Atlas Hallow.

"You wouldn’t have the chance to be on his bed, I’d kill him first." Atlas Hallow’s cold gaze fell on Tate Hunter, eager to see how the lecherous man would meet his end today.

For he already saw the terrifying haze in Joshua Hughes’ eyes.

Charlotte Miller did not respond to Atlas Hallow’s words, as both their eyes were fixed within the casino. The tension had reached its peak, and it seemed the entire venue was filled with invisible dynamite that could explode with a single spark.

His boss was angry, and Julian Carter felt a bit scared. The boss was truly terrifying when angry.

Gamblers never admit they’ve lost.

"Impossible, how could it be? The Ace of Hearts must still be in the un-dealt deck, you’re cheating..." Tate Hunter shouted loudly, his voice piercingly sharp.

Avery Jane froze for a moment, her heart pounding fiercely.

If another Ace of Hearts was found in that deck, she would certainly be more tragic than her father was years ago.

As she felt her fate hanging by a thread, a strong and safe presence emerged behind her.

"If you can’t afford to lose, don’t play." The familiar musk enveloped her from behind, the man’s voice cold and harsh.

Avery Jane stood stupefied in confusion, and those domineering hands had already circled her waist, pulling her back into a warm chest.

Without turning around, she could guess who it was, as his unparalleled forceful aura began to cover all space...

The man behind her wore a dark-colored suit, and the metallic buttons and exquisite cufflinks emitted a cold gleam, imbuing him with an oppressive and sharp presence.

His expression was fierce and daunting.

Two men faced off, locked in a standoff...

The heat from his palm seeped through the smooth silk fabric, warming her skin. The warmth emanating from her waist inexplicably helped her relax.

Joshua Hughes’ earlier words carried the heavy scent of gunpowder, which Tate Hunter wasn’t stupid enough to miss.

But this was Las Vegas, not Joshua Hughes’ domain—a place beyond even the Emperor’s control.

Tate Hunter sneered: "What, can’t verify the deck?"

"You’re a casino regular; how can you not understand the rules? You can verify the deck, but if that Ace of Hearts wasn’t through foul play, the penalty would be twice what you paid. Can you afford it?" Joshua Hughes’ voice was utterly frosty, gazing indifferently and icily at the man opposite.

"That’s perfectly fair. Now, Miss Jane can state your request." Tate Hunter was full of confidence, for while watching the dealer shuffle just now, he believed the Ace of Hearts should be the tenth from the bottom. So, seeing Avery Jane’s cards, he was certain he had already won.