The Boss's Slút Games (2)
[Lord Nikolai's Pov.]
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I noticed the men around the table exchanging glances, knowing this deal could change everything. The stakes were higher than any of us had ever played for.
Vincent leaned forward with his eyes locked on me. “I’ll need to speak with her,” Vincent said firmly. “Make sure she understands what’s expected.”
I tensed.
My pride burned like hell, but I couldn’t let it show. “I’ll talk to her,” I said, standing up, my balance slightly off thanks to the whiskey I’d downed trying to numb the sting of defeat.
“But remember, she’s a lady. You treat her with some fúckíng respect.”
Vincent’s grin stretched wide. “Don’t worry, Lord Nikolai. I’ll treat her like the queen she is.”
The poker game droned on behind me, but it wasn’t ab
