"A month ago," Daniel Ray began, his voice weary and filled with regret. He sat slumped on the floor, avoiding Scarlet Leaf's fiery gaze.
"I went to the state capital for the first time to scout the territory. I figured, since no one knew me and I was a stranger in a strange land, I'd make a big score and leave before anyone noticed."
He sighed, picking at a loose thread on his bandages. "So, I chose the biggest underground casino in the city. I used some... techniques... and won a hundred million from Hunter Bailey."
"A hundred million?" Matthew raised an eyebrow. That was bold.
"Yeah. After I got the money, I planned to leave overnight. But Hunter Bailey... he's a sore loser. He sent people to track me down to my hotel. They blocked the door and insisted I play another round with him
