"How big do you want to play?" Abel took a swig of his drink, his leering gaze sweeping over Alice's face and chest. A malicious grin spread across his face. "Mr. Raymond, do you really think bringing a woman along will change your luck?"
Alice felt a wave of humiliation wash over her, treated like some kind of pawn. She immediately started struggling, her voice low but firm. "Raymond, put me down!"
Raymond's hand tightened lightly on her waist, his tone dangerously calm. "Stop squirming. I'm not in a good mood right now."
"Oh, so you're taking it out on me?" Alice hissed through gritted teeth, her growing urge to bite the man increasing with every second.
Raymond didn't flinch. Effortlessly keeping her in place with one arm, he pulled her into his lap while the other hand casually rea
