Drunk and Daring I Kissed a Tycoon novel Chapter 41

room, and even an indoor golf simulator. 

The second floor was fully dedicated to entertaining guess, training a swimming pool, a karaoke lounge, a home theater, a game rom 

Everything here was designed for the ultimate relocation experience. 

Gerard informed Vespers that they were commently playing poker in the game room. Vespera couldn’t help but smirk– high–stakes poker was ertainly a forte pastime for the 

They found a seat and grabbed a few desserts, passing the time as they waited. 

An hour later, Dominic’s callcame throuch, summering them to join him. Vespera and Gerard beaded straight to the game room.. 

The air was thick with the scent ofrigars. 

Around the eval poker table, weally businessmen related in their chairs some celebrating their winnings, others sighing over their losses. Stacks of chips towered in front of them, while a beautiful dealer shuffled and dealt the cards. 

(“call“,“raise“, and “bold“, creating a scene of leish 

Waners glided through the room, offering trans of test wine, champagne, and cigars. The air was filled with the sounds of ” Indulgence 

Dominic, however, was a stark contrast to the others. He wasn’t smoking, and aside from a glass of champagne at his side, he seemed completely unbothered–almost as though beexted in a different reality from the rest. 

Judging by the growing stack of chips in front of him, he had been winning steadily, 

Seated beside him, Kancy appeated a bit tigry. She rested her head on her hand, her eyes unfocused: 

“She’s had too much to drink Help her outside,” Dominic instructed calmly 

Vespera and Grand stepped forward to assist him. 

“Treating,” “Nancy muttered, brushing the sell 

They tried agam, but she swaned their hands away. 

“Ms Acosta.” Gerardhesitated, clearly unsure about bedling her 

Thinking it might be easier since they were both women, Vespera reached out and placed an arm around Nancy’s waist, intending to help her up. 

Prichat do you think you’re doing? 

Nancy reacted as though she’d be shocked, shoding Vespera away. Thankfully, Gerard was quick to catch her before she could fall 

Quchtet guard, Vespera paused for a moment. 

Aleese room shifted to them. 

Dominic’s expression darkened, his game cold. Without a second thought, he stood and limed Nancy from her seat. 

Vespera maintained her composer, though she wasn’t entirely sure who the command had been meant for Since Gerard hadn’t responded, it was clear the task had fallen to her. 

Without another word, Dominic escorted Nancy our of the game room. 

Gerardshot Vespera a concimed glance. He knew she wasn’t used to handling, sanations likèthis. Mybe he should step in. 

But before he could say anything, Vespera had already slid into Dominic’s seat. She glanced at her hole cards, then boked at the community cards spread across the table. 

If she wanted to play it safe, she could fold every cound. That would guarantee no loss. But she wasn’t just playing for herself she was filling in Dominic 

Folding would be a humulation. Despite this, winning would be a true rest. 

She quickly devoed a ştrategy in her mind. Outwardly, she remained cabin and composed, projecting the aura of a scopul player. 

The game camed on for over ball an hour. 

At first, Vespers played cautiously–checking, folding, and calling modest bets. When she had a strong hand, she raised carefully, keeping her moves measured and unassuming 

But as the game progressed, she began to get more into the rhythm of it. Her bets grew bolder, especially after a few wins. 

When the noticed the possibility of hitting a royal flush, she couldn’t help but get caught up in the exs dement, brellpeowwidering going 

Gerard’s ponir escalated. He thought to himself, “Ms Gildon, if you lose this hand, even selling yourself to Mr. Reid won’t cover the debt! He told you to fill in, not to bet away your 

“Ms. Gildan, why don’t you check on Mr.Read? Let me handle this,” Grand suggested, his smile strained