Back to Edward. He visited one of the casinos where he normally gambles, the air thick with smoke, laughter, and the rhythmic clink of chips. The familiar scent of polished wood, leather chairs, and expensive perfume surrounded him like a cloak. He was confident, as always, leaning into the arrogance of a man who had always won, who had always controlled everything around him.
As lucky as he always was, today he decided to take a bigger risk. He had grown restless with small victories, tired of the easy thrill. This time he wanted the kind of payout that made the world take notice. The kind that would make him untouchable and unstoppable.
Edward took fifty percent of all he had, billions of dollars carefully amassed over years, and pushed it to the table. It was not just money; it was po
