“WE WILL play a card game,” ani Boss Vicenzo na lolo ni Mateo.
Nagpatuloy ang matandang lalaki. “You will bet between Master Kenichi and my grandson, Mateo. Also, if Master Kenichi wants to fight for you, he’ll agree to play a game with Mateo.”
Napalunok si Eleri. Lumamig naman ang mata ni Kenichi dahil sa mungkahi ng matanda.
“If you bet on Master Kenichi, and unfortunately Mateo won the card game—you lose together with Kenichi. Both of you will grant Mateo’s wish.
“And if ever Mateo loses in this game against you and Kenichi, he will follow what your wish is. But I want to remind you, young woman, that Mateo is good with this card game. We own casinos in different places in Europe and America. His instinct is also good.”
Dumadagundong ang dibdib ni Eleri. Sa larong iyon, kailangan
