Chapter 640
Chapter 640:
Ashton let out a chuckle, a glint of challenge in his eyes. “Just make sure you don’t regret this later! I’m pretty good at blackjack, so that’s what I’ll pick.”
Word quickly spread through the casino that someone was bold enough to challenge Antoni, the undisputed king of the tables.
The casino manager, eager to curry favor with Antoni, arranged a special table for the showdown, drawing a crowd of curious onlookers.
Alisha, feeling a knot of anxiety tighten in her stomach, took a seat next to Ashton. Known for her strong disdain for shady dealings, she never imagined she’d find herself participating in a game like this.
“Ashton, are you really confident about this? I have a feeling he’s setting a trap for you,” she whispered, her tone filled with concern.
Ashton merely gave her a reassuring smile and took the cards dealt by the dealer.
Without hesitation, he glanced at them briefly before placing them face down. “Let’s make sure the rules are clear first. Wouldn’t want any misunderstandings or dirty tricks.”
Antoni, shrugging as if it were all beneath him, replied casually, “The rules are straightforward. It’s just the two of us, and no banker is involved. If we both hit 21, the hand with the lowest point card wins.”
As soon as Antoni finished, Ashton revealed his hand, a perfect 21.
Antoni’s confident smirk faltered as he laid out his cards, only to find that his total came to 22, busting by a single point. Even if his lowest card had been better, Ashton would still have taken the win.
Determined to lure Ashton deeper into his web, Antoni feigned defeat for the next two rounds, deliberately letting himself lose, ultimately handing over fifty thousand to Ashton.
Alisha, who was initially uneasy, couldn’t help but cheer quietly at Ashton’s unexpected winning streak. Seeing the look of triumph on Ashton’s face and the sparkle in Alisha’s eyes, Antoni inwardly sneered. In his mind, these naive lovebirds had no clue they were already caught in his carefully laid trap.
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They could enjoy their little victory all they wanted now.
But soon enough, he would strip Ashton of his money, and take his woman too.
Sure enough, when the fourth round began, Antoni played his trump card, revealing a pair of kings alongside the ace of spades, a blackjack.
This unbeatable combination guaranteed him an instant win. Even if Ashton had managed to reach 21 points, there was no way he could top Antoni’s hand.
What was more, this special combination meant triple the winnings.
In one swift move, Antoni turned the tables on Ashton, wiping out not only his previous gains but also the original fifty thousand he had started with.
As the cards laid out by Antoni came into view, Ashton’s previously self-assured grin faltered, giving way to a look of dismay. His body shook, as though he had been struck by an unforeseen force.
Abruptly, Ashton slammed his fist on the table, rising to his feet in a burst of fury. He pointed an accusing finger at Antoni, his voice tinged with disbelief and anger. “Impossible! How on earth could you have such a perfect hand? You have to be cheating!”
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